Simulation analysis of cold chain performance based on time–temperature data

Aiello, Giuseppe; Scalia, Giada La

doi:10.1080/09537287.2011.564219

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“…The change of the relative humidity was the same as the change of temperature in the loading segment S5 and S6. The results show that the system worked well and largely reflects the temperature and humidity information of fresh peaches cold chain logistics, which is consistent with other literature [39]. …”

Section: Relative Humidity Change Over Timesupporting

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Postharvest Quality Monitoring and Variance Analysis of Peach and Nectarine Cold Chain with Multi-Sensors Technology

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Fresh peaches and nectarines are very popular for their high nutritional and therapeutic value. Unfortunately, they are prone to rapid deterioration after harvest, especially if the cold chain is not well maintained. The objective of this work is to study the environmental fluctuation and the quality change of fresh peaches and nectarines in cold chain. The temperature, relative humidity, and CO 2 level were real-time monitored by sensor nodes with a wireless sensor network (WSN). The cold chain lasted for 16.8 h and consisted of six segments. The dynamic change of temperature, relative humidity, and CO 2 level were real-time monitored and analyzed in detail in each of the six stages. The fruit quality index (fruit weight, fruit firmness, and soluble solids concentration (SSC)) were detected and analyzed immediately before the first stage (S1) and at the beginning of the last stage (S6). The results show that without good temperature control fruit softening is the most significant problem, even in a short chain; the WSN node can provide complete and accurate temperature, humidity, and gas monitoring information for cold chains, and can be used to further improve quality and safety assurance for peach fruit cold chains.

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Section: Relative Humidity Change Over Timesupporting

confidence: 80%

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“…Even if it is not equally possible for all fruits, this process is increasingly automated [26,27]. However, with regard to the qualitative features, it is important to emphasise the continual and significant evolution of the quality throughout the supply chain [17,[28][29][30][31][32][33]. In this regard, [34] maintained that the handling of the fresh fruit supply chain requires particular considerations so as to maintain the freshness and quality of the product, which involves more limited delivery times and more greatly controlled conservation conditions (low temperature, post-harvest physical, chemical and gaseous treatments, etc.).…”

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Blueberry Supply Chain in Italy: Management, Innovation and Sustainability

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Abstract:The growing trend market of fresh products is driven by a consumer oriented to new lifestyles and environmental issues. The berries market in Europe represents a good example of a consumer driven supply chain, due to the capacity to answer all the sequences of the system. To explore the process developed by fruit growers' associated groups in Italy, the research is organized into four stages. The first stage provides a review of the organization of the fresh fruit supply chain (FFSC) and the need to innovate it in light of the driven demand. The second section focuses on the innovation displayed towards storing, managing and maintaining the quality of fruit during the supply. The third section considers the case study. The manuscript concludes by summarising the main results and discussing the implications for future research. The use of a modified active packaging system (MAP) with "green" films has enabled the maintenance of the quality of the fruits for two months, as well as the presence of the company blueberries market for longer periods, and has finally led to improving the exports, thus reaching new European countries, increasing the turnover of the associated group and better remuneration for the fruit growers as a consequence.

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“…Aiello et al [41] They implied that supply chain organization and operative characteristics have a significant influence on perishable goods, ensuring that the suitable temperature conditions in warehouse were important.…”

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Deteriorating Inventory Model for Chilled Food

Yang

Tseng

2015

Mathematical Problems in Engineering

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With many aspects that affect inventory policy, product perishability is a critical aspect of inventory policy. Most goods will deteriorate during storage and their original value will decline or be lost. Therefore, deterioration should be taken into account in inventory practice. Chilled food products are very common consumer goods that are, in fact, perishable. If the chilled food quality declines over time customers are less likely to buy it. The value the chilled food retains is, however, closely dependent on its quality. From the vendor's point of view, quantifying quality and remaining value should be a critical business issue. In consequence, we combined the traditional deterioration model and quality prediction model to develop a new deteriorating inventory model for chilled food products. This new model quantifies food quality and remaining value. The model we propose uses real deterioration rate data, and we regard deterioration rate as temperature-dependent. We provide a numerical example to illustrate the solution. Our model demonstrates that high storage temperatures reduce profits and force shorter order cycles.

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Simulation analysis of cold chain performance based on time–temperature data

Cited by 62 publications

References 16 publications

Postharvest Quality Monitoring and Variance Analysis of Peach and Nectarine Cold Chain with Multi-Sensors Technology

Postharvest Quality Monitoring and Variance Analysis of Peach and Nectarine Cold Chain with Multi-Sensors Technology

Blueberry Supply Chain in Italy: Management, Innovation and Sustainability

Deteriorating Inventory Model for Chilled Food

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