Cold Supply Chain Processes in a Fruit-and-Vegetable Collaborative Network

Abstract

The work presented in this paper focuses on the construction of a prototype for strategic design of nodes in a logistics network (PROCONET project). It incorporates the necessary concepts, models and supporting tools related to the design of the process flow and the choice of technology. The operation of the prototype will be validated with global supply chain processes for perishable products. Global supply chain processes will consider both full loads and groupages. Special attention will be given to the impact of INCOTERM agreements. The prototype will support intermodal logistics processes as an added value.

Adoption of ICTs in Agri-Food Logistics: Potential and Limitations for Supply Chain Sustainability

“…Collaboration is defined as "when two or more companies share responsibility for pooling their planning, information on their performance indicators, managing and building their supply chain" [45]. Certain ICTs facilitate use of collaborative devices [9].…”

“…A special focus concerns the case of fresh fruits and vegetables [8], due to the perishable and fragile nature of these products. Indeed, it makes the coordination of the actors all the more crucial to avoid waste and damage during the order [9]. As distribution channels increasingly make use of ICTs [10], and as the tools and practices are not evenly shared, there is a need to improve knowledge on how they relate to digital resources.…”