Traceability in postharvest quality management

Critical criteria when implementing electronic chain traceability in a fish supply chain

“…This is also reported by Mai, Bogason, Arason, Arnason, and Matthiasson (2010) and Chryssochoidis, Karagiannaki, Pramatari, and Kehagia (2009). The technical solutions alphanumerical code, bar code, and Radio Frequency Identification Data (RFID) can be used to identify and read the identifiers of the traceable units (Bollen, Riden, & Opara, 2006;Regattieri et al, 2007). One of the disadvantages to the RFID-technology is the rather high cost in investment of suitable equipment (Storøy et al, 2008).…”

“…Identifying the benefits of internal and chain traceability is critical for implementation of traceability, and more studies related to cost benefit analysis are needed (Chryssochoidis et al, 2009;Mai et al, 2010;Senneset et al, 2007) that can help companies in deciding the optimal granularity levels of the traceable units. The granularity can be at different levels depending on the application of information by companies in a supply chain, regulators, and customers (Bollen et al, 2006). Karlsen, Donnelly, and Olsen (2011) have discussed this more in detail.…”

Traceability in Postharvest Systems

“…This involves the segregation of inherently variable biological products into a number of more consistent lines which requires trace forward of information on these products and their attributes (Bollen et al, 2006). In order to incentivize growers to produce product, or packers to segregate product, to meet market specifications it is also useful to trace back or feedback market performance to producers.…”

“…There is a vast array of technology providers seeking to provide machine-readable solutions, which become incrementally more reliable than their predecessors (Bollen et al, 2006). There are three main ways of identifying IUs discussed in the following.…”

Catch to landing traceability and the effects of implementation – A case study from the Norwegian white fish sector

“…This is the integration of the quality control system and the traceability system. Authors such as Mai et al (2010) and Bollen, Riden, and Opara (2006) have highlighted the potential of traceability information and exploitation of the information accessible through them to improve the management of product quality. Currently, selected quality control parameters have to be re-punched into the traceability system.…”