计算机科学
供应链
冷链
车辆路径问题
启发式
质量(理念)
利润(经济学)
风险分析(工程)
供应链管理
运筹学
环境经济学
业务
布线(电子设计自动化)
营销
工程类
哲学
操作系统
经济
微观经济学
认识论
机械工程
计算机网络
作者
Mahmoud Awad,Malick Ndiaye,Ahmed Osman
出处
期刊:The International Journal of Logistics Management
[Emerald (MCB UP)]
日期:2020-12-08
卷期号:32 (2): 592-617
被引量:16
标识
DOI:10.1108/ijlm-02-2020-0092
摘要
Purpose Cold supply chain (CSC) distribution systems are vital in preserving the integrity and freshness of transported temperature sensitive products. CSC is also known to be energy intensive with a significant emission footprint. As a result, CSC requires strict monitoring and control management system during storage and transportation to improve safety and reduce profit losses. In this research, a systematic review of recent literature related to the distribution of food CSC products is presented and possible areas to extend research in modeling and decision-making are identified. Design/methodology/approach The paper analyzes the content of 65 recent articles related to CSC and perishable foods. Several relevant keywords were used in the initial search, which generated a list of 214 articles. The articles were screened based on content relevance in terms of food vehicle routing modeling and quality. Selected articles were categorized and analyzed based on cost elements, modeling framework and solution approach. Finally, recommendations for future research are suggested. Findings The review identified several research gaps in CSC logistics literature, where more focused research is warranted. First, the review suggests that dynamic vehicle modeling and routing while considering products quality and environmental impacts is still an open area for research. Second, there is no consensus among researchers in terms of quality degradation models used to assess the freshness of transported cold food. As a result, an investigation of critical parameters and quality modeling is warranted. Third, and due to the problem complexity, there is a need for developing heuristics and metaheuristics to solve such models. Finally, there is a need for extending the single product single compartment CSC to multi-compartment multi-temperature routing modeling. Originality/value The article identified possible areas to extend research in CSC distribution modeling and decision-making. Modified models that reflect real applications will help practitioners, food authorities and researchers make timely and more accurate decisions that will reduce food waste and improve the freshness of transported food.
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