Development of a multi-objective model for the design of sustainable supply chains: the case of perishable food products

Yakavenka, Volha; Mallidis, Ioannis; Vlachos, Dimitrios; Iakovou, Eleftherios; Zafeiriou, Eleni

doi:10.1007/s10479-019-03434-5

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“…In summary, the contributions of this study include (1) theoretical reinforcement of the optimization studies for intermodal SPSCNDPs with a multi-objective, multi-product MIP model. Current applications of the MIP model for SPSCNDPs are mainly focused on the economic and environmental objective functions [41,42], while others consider the total time in the supply chain, which is the critical factor in perishable products [43]. The most differentiation of the MIP model proposed by this study is the objective function related to early and late delivery time with time windows.…”

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Multi-Objective Optimization Models for Sustainable Perishable Intermodal Multi-Product Networks with Delivery Time Window

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Supply chain network design problem is increasingly showing its importance, especially the perishable supply chain. This research develops a multi-objective mathematical model to design four-echelon intermodal multi-product perishable supply chain configuration in order to ensure a balance of the three pillars of sustainable development: economy, environment, and society. The optimization objective functions of the model are, respectively, minimizing costs, delivery time, emissions, and the supply-demand mismatch in time. The model addresses particular problems in the supply chain of fresh fruits, which is more challenging compared to other types of perishable products due to its seasonal characteristics. The study proposes a new approach that combines and standardizes the above objective functions into a single weighted objective function. The solution from the model supports the decision-making process at both strategic and tactical levels. Strategically, the model supports decisions about the location, size of facilities, product flows, and workforce level. Tactically, the decision variables provide information on harvest time, delivery time, the delivery route, and mode of transport. To demonstrate its practical applicability, the model is applied to Mekong Delta region, Vietnam, where a variety of fruit types, large yields, and high distribution demand in this region make designing a shared supply chain desirable for its overall economic, environmental, and social concerns. Moreover, sensitivity analysis regarding weights of different objectives is performed to assess possible changes in supply chain configurations. Application of this model to other perishable products, the addition of modes of transport, social policy, and uncertainty parameters may be suggested for future research.

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Multi-Objective Optimization Models for Sustainable Perishable Intermodal Multi-Product Networks with Delivery Time Window

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“…The results of the non-parametric test (Kruskal-Wallis) showed that there is a statistically significant difference in the reason for participation in a marketing cooperative (collective investments in fixed capital) between the three categories of gross annual agriculture income (sig < 0.05) ( Table 6). Similar research for the producers' participation in marketing cooperatives in Armenia proved that for the producers, a major statistical factor was the level of education, which gives them the potential to have access to new technology [50]. A research study in north China [51] showed that the producers participate in marketing cooperatives in order to increase their financial prosperity since they reduce the risks in the commerce of their agricultural products (safer financial transactions).…”

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What Makes Producers Participate in Marketing Cooperatives? The Northern Greece Case

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Marketing cooperatives are gaining popularity in the supply chain management of fruits and vegetables (F&V) due to consumers’ increasing desire to purchase cooperative products as well as producers’ willingness to reinforce their bargaining power in the market. The main purpose of this empirical study is to investigate the most important factors that motivate Greek producers to participate in marketing cooperatives, as well as those motives that discourage them. The prefecture of Imathia, in the northern part of Greece, was chosen because it is characterized by a high involvement of cooperatives, wholesalers and retailers in F&V trading. A structured questionnaire was answered by 61 producers of Imathia in 2020. The results indicate that producers recognize that they ensure safer financial transactions and direct distribution of their fresh agricultural produce via marketing cooperatives. Moreover, the study showed that there is a statistically significant difference in the motives of participation in a marketing cooperative that has bargaining power and direct distribution of fresh agricultural produce between the three categories of education level. However, producers appeared to agree that (1) the great divergence in members’ reasons for participation in a marketing cooperative and (2) the inability to take collective decisions by the general assembly are the most important disincentives for participation in marketing cooperatives.

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“…Rohmer et al [21] presented a design model considering both cost and environmental objectives in the field of the global food system. Yakavenka et al [22] developed a model of multi-objective functions for SSCD of perishable food. Their proposed model helps in selecting transportation mode, route selection, facilities locations and associated flows of goods.…”

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“…An important function in the field of blood supply chain has been addressed by Arvan [42]; their model minimizes the sum of times at which blood products remain in the network. Yakavenka et al [22] considered the delivery time as an objective function; their proposed model attempts to minimize the sum of transportation times by the different transportation methods in the supply chain network.…”

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Sustainable Supply Chain Design for Perishable Products: A Literature Review

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Development of a multi-objective model for the design of sustainable supply chains: the case of perishable food products

Cited by 79 publications

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Multi-Objective Optimization Models for Sustainable Perishable Intermodal Multi-Product Networks with Delivery Time Window

Multi-Objective Optimization Models for Sustainable Perishable Intermodal Multi-Product Networks with Delivery Time Window

What Makes Producers Participate in Marketing Cooperatives? The Northern Greece Case

Sustainable Supply Chain Design for Perishable Products: A Literature Review

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