Modeling Barriers of Green Cold Chain Management in India

2016 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Surajit Bag
Keyword(s):  
Cold Storage ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Cold Treatment ◽  
Government Support ◽  
Cold Chain ◽  
Western World ◽  
Theory Approach ◽  
Chain Management ◽  
Capital Costs ◽  
Lack Of Information

In this twenty-first century, our country is still incurring significant post-harvest losses. Most of the cold storage facilities are based on conventional energy intensive process with outdated technologies. Improper storage and cold treatment infrastructure reduces the life and deteriorates the quality of perishable products. Supply chain practitioners adopted the green cold chain management practices to overcome numerous challenges associated with developing the cold chain network. Literature review reported that green cold chain management is under-developing phase in India, but these practices have gained huge popularity in the western world. The purpose of the paper is to identify necessary barriers, determine hierarchical and contextual relationships between variables influencing green cold chain practices in India. Here researcher used interpretive structural methodology that uses systematic application of some elementary notions of graph theory approach and Boolean algebra to construct directed graph. Further the dependence and driving power of variables are categorized using MICMAC analysis. The formulation of strategy considers barriers of green cold chain management, i.e.: (1) High capital costs of renewable projects, (2) Outdated technology, (3) Poor cold chain network, (4) Lack of skilled manpower, (5) Poor cold storage Infrastructure, (6) Cold chain sterilization with chemicals, (7) Lack of reverse logistics, (8) Lack of information system infrastructure, (9) Lack of government support, and (10) Non-recyclable packaging. The findings suggest that cold chain infrastructure and government support are key drivers of green cold chain practices.

scholarly journals Evaluation of vaccine storage and cold chain management practices during intensified mission Indradhanush in community health centers of Tikamgarh district of Madhya Pradesh

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 823
Author(s):  
Ram K. Panika ◽  
Pankaj Prasad ◽  
Sunil Nandeshwar
Keyword(s):  
Community Health Centers ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cold Chain ◽  
Voltage Stabilizer ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Chain Management ◽  
Record Keeping ◽  
Shake Test ◽  
Immunization Services

Background: Vaccination is one of the most effective disease prevention strategies and potency of vaccine is dependent on effective management of cold chain at all levels of vaccine handling. An effective cold chain maintenance system is the backbone of success of any immunization program. This study was done to assess the cold chain management and vaccine storage practices in Tikamgarh district of Madhya Pradesh.Methods: Cross-sectional study was carried out using a structured questionnaire.Results: Dedicated room/space for dry storage not available in any of 03 CHCs. Dedicated table for conditioning of icepacks, dedicated clean clothes for wiping of icepacks after conditioning and power back up was available, ILR and DF were connected to separate functional voltage stabilizer and thermometers were placed correctly only in 66.6% CHCs. ILRs and DFs were properly placed, cabinet temperature of ILR and DFs was maintained in normal range in all the three (100%) CHCs. Record of power failure, records of defrosting/cleaning was maintained in temperature log book and cold chain handlers had knowledge of shake test in only 33.3% CHC.Conclusions: Proper vaccine storage and management of cold chain system is essential for immunization. In order to improve quality of immunization services there is a need of space, temperature monitoring and regular defrosting with record keeping and regular training of cold chain handlers to keep their knowledge and skills updated. Monitoring and supervision of cold chain points by DIO should be on regular basis. 

scholarly journals Cold Chain Management by Healthcare Providers at a District in Ghana: A Mixed Methods Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
Anthoniette Asamoah ◽  
Nancy Innocentia Ebu Enyan ◽  
Abigail Kusi-Amponsah Diji ◽  
Charles Domfeh
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Professional Education ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Mixed Methods Study ◽  
Cold Chain ◽  
Good Knowledge ◽  
Chain Management ◽  
Chain System ◽  
Knowledge And Attitudes

Background. Despite the relevance of cold chain management in maintaining the potency of vaccines, gaps still exist in the ability of healthcare practitioners to maintain the cold chain system effectively. Thus, the current study sought to assess healthcare providers’ knowledge, attitudes, practices, and challenges regarding cold chain management. Methods. A concurrent mixed methods study was conducted at twelve facilities in the Sekyere Central District of Ghana. Eighty-six (86) participants took part in a survey that assessed their “cold chain management” knowledge and attitudes. Twelve (12) cold chain sites within the district were also observed in respect of their cold chain management practices. Eleven key informants were additionally interviewed to explore their challenges on cold chain management. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive (frequencies, percentages, means, standard deviations, ranges) and inferential statistics (Spearman’s rho correlation). Qualitative data were inductively analyzed into themes which described participants’ challenges on cold chain management. Results. Majority of the participants scored ≥70% on knowledge (68.6%) and attitudes (67.4%) toward cold chain management. However, there was a very weak positive and statistically insignificant relationship between participant’s knowledge and attitudes toward cold chain management ( r = 0.109 , p = 0.317 ). Regarding cold chain management practices, majority of the facilities had their vaccine vial monitors attached to the vaccines (8/12, 66.7%), had functional fridge tags (8/12, 66.7%), and an appropriate refrigerator to store vaccines (7/12, 58.3%). However, the study observed that 91.7% (11/12) of the facilities did not have policies and guidelines on cold chain management while all 12 facilities (100%) did not have a contingency plan in place for equipment. With regards to the cold chain management challenges, participants raised concerns about inadequate personnel, erratic power supply, logistical constraints, and transportation difficulties. Conclusion. Although majority of the participants had good knowledge and attitude towards cold chain management, there was a weak association between them. This implies that good knowledge may not necessarily influence good attitudes towards cold chain management and vice versa. The extent to which facilities support cold chain management practices was suboptimal. Participants encountered a number of challenges which prevented them from managing the vaccine cold chain system effectively. We recommend continual professional education for cold chain practitioners, provision of adequate human and material resources for cold chain management, and enhanced monitoring and evaluation of cold chain activities. Future studies should quantitatively measure individual participants’ knowledge, attitudes, practices, and challenges on cold chain management so that we can establish the relationships that exist between these components.

scholarly journals MODEL COLD CHAIN MANAGEMENT OF BEEF IN INDONESIA: A BUSINESS PROCESS

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 52-60
Author(s):  
Resista Vikaliana
Keyword(s):  
Business Process ◽  
Cold Storage ◽  
Cold Chain ◽  
Literature Study ◽  
Type Analysis ◽  
Chain Management ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
Research Type

This paper aims to study the results of research related to cold chain management of  beef in Indonesia. The methodology used is literature study with descriptive research type analysis. In this study recommended cold chain and cold storage are one of the most important elements to help improve the quality of meat distribution throughout Indonesia. To create an effective and competitive cold chain, the role of all stakeholders is required. Beef Cold Chain Management in Indonesia is expected to effectively meet the needs of protein, especially beef throughout Indonesia at affordable prices society.

scholarly journals Effectiveness of Selected Cold Chain Management Practices to Extend Shelf Life of Mango Fruit

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
Emmanuel M. Amwoka ◽  
Jane L. Ambuko ◽  
Hutchinson M. Jesang’ ◽  
Willis O. Owino
Keyword(s):  
Weight Loss ◽  
Shelf Life ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Storage Period ◽  
Soluble Solids ◽  
Cold Chain ◽  
Fruit Pulp ◽  
Chain Management ◽  
Total Soluble Solids ◽  
Handling Practices

An on-farm study was conducted among smallholder mango farmers in Embu County of Kenya to demonstrate the effectiveness of simple harvest and postharvest handling practices to attain cold chain and extend mango shelf life. The recommended cold chain practices were compared with common farmers' practices. 'Apple', 'Ngowe', 'Kent', and 'Tommy Atkins' harvested at the mature green stage were used in the study. To demonstrate proper cold chain, fruits were harvested before 8 am, transported in crates lined with dampened newspapers, precooled in an evaporative charcoal cooler, and then transferred to a Coolbot™ cold room (10 ± 2°C). To demonstrate common farmers’ practices, fruits were harvested at noon, transported in open crates, and stored at ambient room conditions (25 ± 7°C, 55 ± 15%RH). The air and fruit pulp temperatures were monitored regularly using HUATO® data loggers. During the storage period, a random sample of 3 fruits (per variety) per treatment was taken after every 3 days to evaluate ripening related changes including physiological weight loss, colour, firmness, and total soluble solids. Proper cold chain practices resulted in low fruit pulp temperature (average 11°C) compared to 25°C for fruits handled using common practices by farmers leading to faster ripening as evidenced by lower peel/pulp colour and firmness, higher physiological weight loss, and higher total soluble solids. For example, flesh firmness of fruits under poor cold chain practices decreased from initial 36.6 N, 45.9 N, 66.5 N, and 46.8 N to 3.1 N, 2.4 N, 3.2 N, and 3.1 N for ‘Apple’, ‘Ngowe’, ‘Kent’, and ‘Tommy Atkins’ varieties, respectively, at the end of storage while that of fruits under proper cold chain practices reduced to 2.3 N, 1.5 N, 3.9 N, and 2.9 N, respectively, for the four varieties at the end of storage. Overall, proper cold chain management extended mango shelf life by 18 days. Application of simple harvest and handling practices coupled with simple storage technologies can attain and maintain the cold chain required to preserve quality and extend shelf life. This could increase the marketing and storage periods for later selling and processing, respectively, of mango fruits.

scholarly journals Vaccine cold chain management and cold storage technology to address the challenges of vaccination programs

2022 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
pp. 955-972
Author(s):  
Nugroho Agung Pambudi ◽  
Alfan Sarifudin ◽  
Indra Mamad Gandidi ◽  
Rahmat Romadhon
Keyword(s):  
Cold Storage ◽  
Cold Chain ◽  
Chain Management ◽  
Vaccination Programs ◽  
Storage Technology

Food Cold Chain Management

2016 ◽  
pp. 187-202
Author(s):  
Rajneesh Mahajan ◽  
Suresh Garg ◽  
P. B. Sharma
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Cold Storage ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Cold Chain ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Chain Management ◽  
Security Issues ◽  
Data Loggers ◽  
Safe Food ◽  
Food Inflation

Food cold chain management (FCCM) is a specialized kind of supply chain supported by the two different technologies first, refrigeration and second information technology. The refrigeration equipments like cold storages and cold storing devices. They can keep the food quality cum safety intact and enhance food items shelf life. The information technology enables the tracking and tracing through data loggers etc. Despite the huge fresh produce availability in India, food inflation and food security issues are major concerns for policy makers. The food wastage in India is close to US$ 8309 million annually (US$ 60.17) due to lack of processing and cold storage facilities. The aim of this paper is to discuss status of food cold storage in India. The chapter is based on extensive review of existing literature, studying novel cold storage status and presenting benefits of cold storage. The outcome of research will be that FCCM can play vital role in supplying quality, safe food products and instrumental in reduction of food wastages.

scholarly journals Cold Chain Supply in Dairy Industry in India

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (VII) ◽  
pp. 2108-2118
Author(s):  
Ishita Shukla
Keyword(s):  
Ambient Temperature ◽  
Cold Storage ◽  
Present Status ◽  
Dairy Industry ◽  
Value Added ◽  
Cold Chain ◽  
Major Drawback ◽  
Chain Management ◽  
Microbial Attack ◽  
Value Added Products

The study provides an overall idea about the development of cold chain in the dairy industry as well as the necessity of having cold chain management in the dairy sector. Cold Chain involvement has been a huge contribution to the dairy sector as it has helped the sector to flourish more as well as to unfold to its maximum potential. Cold chain statistics provides the information to know about the present status of cold chain in the nation. Cold chain in the country is still under development and hasn’t been used to its utmost advantages and uses which will be explored in the forthcoming years. The reason or challenges encountered by the cold chain while its practice are the major drawback for the lack of cold chain application in the country which also have been tapped upon in the study. The present scenario of the dairy sector with the application of cold chain helped to minimise the losses of the dairy sector by a huge margin. The application of cold chain in dairy sector is practised in the storage and transportation of milk and its value based products hence government also provides schemes and initiatives for the usage of cold chain supply s it ensures zero wastage, affordable product, accessible product, healthy and nutritious products. The cold chain supply has essential steps of storage and transportation which have been explained in the study through the considerations of the appropriate design of cold storage based upon the product to be stored. There are various types of cold storage which must be taken into consideration while designing of cold storage. The cold chain supply of milk and its value added products varies from product to product and it must be ensured for preservation of quality and its shelf life throughout the cold chain supply by inhibiting the product from microbial attack hence the maintenance of the ambient temperature is absolutely necessary throughout the cold chain which is done by various practices in the dairy sector as mentioned in the study. The study in brief provides with the overview of the cold chain supply in dairy industry along with its challenges, applications, present scenario, statistics and assessment of the dairy sector for milk and its value added products from farm to consumers ensuring that there is no breakage of the cold chain until the product reaches the consumers.

Perishable Goods Supply Cold Chain Management in India

2018 ◽  
pp. 232-246 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anju Bharti ◽  
Arun Mittal
Keyword(s):  
Cold Storage ◽  
Meat Products ◽  
Poor Quality ◽  
Cold Chain ◽  
Global Trade ◽  
Perishable Products ◽  
Chain Management ◽  
Perishable Goods ◽  
Large Production ◽  
High Share

India has seen a phenomenal growth and occupies the top three positions in production from last decades in production of horticulture produce, dairy and meat products over the last decade. But at present, India's share in global farm trade is still very small even with such large production volumes. This is mainly caused due to lack of cold chain infrastructure which includes both storage and transportation facilities. The cold chain industry in India is still at a nascent stage and despite large production of perishables, the cold chain potential still remain untapped due to high share of single commodity cold storage, high initial investment (for refrigerator units and land), lack of enabling infrastructure like power & roads, lack of awareness for handling perishable produce and lapse of service either by the storage provider or the transporter leading to poor quality produce. Cold chain systems are crucial to the growth of global trade in perishable products and to the worldwide availability of food and health supplies.

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