Special Issue on Next-Generation Cold Supply Chain Management: Research, Applications and Challenges

Tsai, Kune-Muh; Pawar, Kulwant S.

doi:10.1108/ijlm-08-2018-340

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“…Previous studies suggested the importance of ICT in managing the supply chain and its impact on firm performance (Kassem et al , 2019; Christopher, 2016; Yu, 2015; Baihaqi and Sohal, 2013; Prajogo and Olhager, 2012). ICT has been recognized as an important aspect to integrate the different processes across functional departments including upstream and downstream partners toward the enhancement of SCM practices (Tsai and Pawar, 2018; Han et al , 2017; Yu, 2015; Li et al , 2009). In the present era of digitalization, the role of ICT is not limited to only an auxiliary, but also to play an active role that leads to sustained competitive advantage for a supply chain (Han et al , 2017).…”

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Exploring the relationship between ICT, SCM practices and organizational performance in agri-food supply chain

Kumar

Singh

Modgil

2020

BIJ

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PurposeThis paper presents the concerns in agri-food supply chain. Further the research investigates the role of information and communication technology (ICT) in agri-food supply chain and determines the impact of supply chain management (SCM) practices on firm performance.Design/methodology/approachThe theoretical framework was proposed for the study on the basis of existing literature. Data for the study was collected with the help of structured questionnaire from 121 executives and officers of the public food distribution agency. Partial least square (PLS)–structured equation modeling was employed to test the framework and hypotheses.FindingsThe results indicate that ICT and SCM practices (logistics integration and supplier relationships) have a significant relationship. Furthermore, SCM practices (information sharing, supplier relationship and logistics integration) have a significant and positive impact on performance of the organization.Research limitations/implicationsFurther research could be carried out to test the moderation effect of SCM practices between ICT and organizational performance (OP). Extending the research study to the companies operating in other sectors can enhance the external validity of the study and improve the accuracy of parameters examined.Practical implicationsThis study can be of interest to the agri-food industry as well as other industry practitioners interested in improving the performance of the organization from the view of supply chain.Originality/valueThe outcomes of this study have important implications that translate into a series of recommendations for the management of public food distribution as well as other agri-food-based supply chains.

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Exploring the relationship between ICT, SCM practices and organizational performance in agri-food supply chain

Kumar

Singh

Modgil

2020

BIJ

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“…Interval model applied to consider multi stage distribution systems of perishable goods was examined by Akhmad et al (2019). The available approaches make it possible to support decision-making processes for shaping the perishable goods supply chains (Garnier et al, 2019;Chaudhuri et al, 2018). Sonnino et al (2014) discussed inextricably linked barriers to 'sustainable food security' paying attention to economic, social and ecological effects of global environmental change at different stages of the food system.…”

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Contemporary problems and challenges of sustainable distribution of perishable cargoes: Case study of Polish cold port stores

Filina-Dawidowicz

Wiktorowska-Jasik

2021

Environ Dev Sustain

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Nowadays, a lot of attention is given to the issues of sustainable development of transport. Transport and logistics companies, including those involved in distribution of perishable goods, undertake different activities in order to reduce negative impact of transport on the environment. The purpose of the article is to determine the principles of sustainable distribution of perishable goods and to examine the current state and plans of its principles application in business practice on the cold port stores example. Contemporary problems of sustainable distribution of perishable cargo have been identified. Marketing research was used to identify the main directions of activities undertaken by port cold stores in the field of sustainable distribution of food perishable goods. The case study of port cold stores located in Poland was considered. According to the examined cold stores, economic and organizational factors are the most important among the factors set. The challenges faced by cold port stores in their efforts to comply with the principles of sustainable distribution were recognized. Moreover, research indicates that port cold stores are aware of their role in the sustainable distribution of perishable cargoes and strive to improve its conditions. As the result of the research, the areas of possible improvements in the functioning of cold stores have been specified. The article presents a new perspective on the problems of perishable cargo sustainable distribution as a link of supply chain.

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“…Cold logistics supply chains (CLSC) has been utilized for a long time, even before the modern cold chain technology existed, which uses natural ice to preserve fish stockpiles among the British fishermen (Rodrigue & Notteboom, 2016). CLSC is a series of operations comprising facilities for maintaining the ideal conditions of goods within a specific temperature range from the point of origin to the point of consumption (Tsai & Pawar, 2018). Furthermore, CLSC is a post-production supply chain for temperature-sensitive or perishable goods that are specifically designed to keep these products in an ideal condition of the environment.…”

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The State of Cold Logistics Supply Chain in a Developing Asian Country - A Preliminary Insights

Hassan

Ngah

Talib

2021

OSCM: An Int. Journal

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The increasing demand for cold chain logistics services in Malaysia has shown positive development. Food and beverages (F&B) industries dominate the demand and demand for pharmaceuticals and chemicals products are also on the rise. However, the under-supply of cold chain services could lead to a supply shortage in the future. Hence, this study aims to understand the reasons to adopt cold chain services among the providers from the perspectives in Malaysia. This exploratory study utilised a qualitative design and approach to gathering information on cold chain adoption. A purposive sampling method was applied, followed by interviews with the respondents who hold managerial positions. The results in this study showed that income diversification, higher profit margins, customer demand, company's capabilities in terms of expertise, and resources were among the enablers that offered cold chain services. Furthermore, these enablers agreed that cost, lack of expertise and resources, customers location, and lack of government support were the barriers to these services. Later, the respondents agreed that the future of the cold supply chain in Malaysia had shown a positive trend driven by demand. Moreover, this study's outcome can be a preliminary work to confirm the future findings and become a reference for non-providers for evaluation in their decision-making to become a cold chain provider.

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Special Issue on Next-Generation Cold Supply Chain Management: Research, Applications and Challenges

Cited by 25 publications

References 13 publications

Exploring the relationship between ICT, SCM practices and organizational performance in agri-food supply chain

Exploring the relationship between ICT, SCM practices and organizational performance in agri-food supply chain

Contemporary problems and challenges of sustainable distribution of perishable cargoes: Case study of Polish cold port stores

The State of Cold Logistics Supply Chain in a Developing Asian Country - A Preliminary Insights

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