Design principles and main challenges in cold chain logistics monitoring systems.
Ma, Jing Jr (2024)
2024
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In the face of growing global demand for fresh products and stringent quality requirements, the cold chain logistics industry is undergoing a critical transformation. This paper delves into the complexity of designing and solving challenges in cold chain logistics monitoring systems, leveraging Internet of Things (IoT) technology as a cornerstone of innovation.
As economies grow and consumer standards evolve, cold chain logistics becomes a critical piece of infra-structure that requires continuous improvements in monitoring technology to ensure the integrity and safety of perishable goods from production to consumption. There is an urgent need for sophisticated real-time monitoring mechanisms that can maintain low temperatures throughout the supply chain to ensure food quality and safety.
Through a comprehensive analysis of current technologies such as GPS, wireless sensor networks, and geo-graphic information systems, this study reveals significant challenges facing cold chain logistics monitoring systems and proposes innovative solutions to enhance real-time quality control. By integrating advanced IoT capabilities, this paper proposes ways to improve the efficiency of cold chain logistics, minimize waste, and contribute to the sustainability of global supply chains, including fresh food and pharmaceuticals. The implications of this research go beyond direct operational improvements, highlighting a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to redefine cold chain logistics in the modern era.
As economies grow and consumer standards evolve, cold chain logistics becomes a critical piece of infra-structure that requires continuous improvements in monitoring technology to ensure the integrity and safety of perishable goods from production to consumption. There is an urgent need for sophisticated real-time monitoring mechanisms that can maintain low temperatures throughout the supply chain to ensure food quality and safety.
Through a comprehensive analysis of current technologies such as GPS, wireless sensor networks, and geo-graphic information systems, this study reveals significant challenges facing cold chain logistics monitoring systems and proposes innovative solutions to enhance real-time quality control. By integrating advanced IoT capabilities, this paper proposes ways to improve the efficiency of cold chain logistics, minimize waste, and contribute to the sustainability of global supply chains, including fresh food and pharmaceuticals. The implications of this research go beyond direct operational improvements, highlighting a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to redefine cold chain logistics in the modern era.