Cold Chain Logistics

Cold Chain Logistics

Cold Chain Logistics

Introduction

Supply chain refers to the production and distribution process involved in the raw material suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, retailers and ultimately consumers and other members with the upstream and downstream members of the connection (linkage) composition of the network structure. That is, the material acquisition, material processing and finished products to customers in the hands of companies involved in this process and the corporate sector consisting of a network. Examples of competitive priorities are low cost, quality, on time delivery. Responsive Supply Chain The purpose of the supply chain reaction through the ability to respond quickly locate, inventory and market demand, to hedge against demand uncertainty (Zylbersztajn, 2003, 155).

Cold chain is A set of arrangements for a fresh product remains at the right temperature throughout its journey from its original raw material until its final consumption, through all stages of storage and transport. Throughout this chain, the temperature must not exceed the temperatures regulatory.

The supply of raw materials mainly involves the issue of transparency of the origin of the goods, the delivery of raw materials finished or semi-finished products are affected by flow management, particularly with the string the cold and this, either upstream or downstream of the transformation phase. In planning and qualification process of our cold chain and storage conditions temperate, we proceed with extreme care and always keep in mind the latest information and safety standards in force (Stank, 1999, 21). Finally, the processing of the goods and their storage are subject to conditions stringent hygienic quality.

Discussion

Supply chain practice

Managing cold chain meets strict regulatory requirements that require all its players a strict and effective control. The use of new technologies to carriers and logistician brings many solutions to more effectively manage their refrigerated transport to the final consumer and to ensure reliable traceability, ideal packaging and the products (Singh, 2008, 35).

Refrigerated transport is an important part of the activity of French carriers, in SMEs dedicated transport to supermarkets, as well as carriers who specialize in hazardous materials, pharmaceutical and even human organs. It is governed by the constraints and strict regulations and from the European Union to ensure respect for the "cold chain". The recurring concern of the French in terms of traceability of food they eat and the various scandals (GMOs, mad cow disease.etc.) in recent years have prompted the transport and logistics to be equipped with the cold performance solutions enabling them to ensure traceability of their goods and respect for their conditioning throughout the transport as during storage (Salin, 2003, 918).

Hygienic safety of food depends largely on compliance with the cold chain, from producer to consumer, by passing successively by the carrier and the distributor. All modes of transport are concerned! If we think more easily to the truck with respect to food delivered to stores, do not forget that these are usually imported by sea, river or even air. Transportation of organs and maintaining their temperature may affect the ambulance or utility vehicle as much as the ...