Dynamic Impact of the Structure of the Supply Chain of Perishable Foods on Logistics Performance and Food Security
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Abstract
Purpose: Understanding how the structure affects logistical performance and food security is
critical in the supply chains of perishable foods (PFSC). This research proposes a system
dynamics model to analyse the effects of structures: lean, agile, flexible and responsive, in the
overall performance and of each agent of the PFSC.
Design/methodology/approach: Using a system dynamics model and design of experiments
it is studied how the different structures and their combination, affect the behaviour of inventory,
transportation, responsiveness, efficiency, availability and quality-safety of the fresh fruits supply
chain and each echelon.
Findings: The studies of supply chains have been done for each structure in an independent
way; investigations are scarce in supply chains of perishable foods. The structures modelled in
this research do not show the better performance in all the metrics of the chain, neither in all
agents for each structure. The above implies the presence of trade-offs.
Research limitations/implications: The results show the need to investigate mixed structures
with the PFSC´s own characteristics; the model can be applied in other supply chains of
perishable foods. Practical implications: Management by combining structures in the PFSC, improves logistics
performance and contributes to food security.
Social implications: The agents of the FFSC can apply the structures found in this study, to
improve their logistics performance and the food security.
Originality/value: The dynamics of individual and combined structures were identified, which
constitutes a contribution to the discussion in the literature of such problems for FFSC. The
model includes six echelons: farmers, wholesalers, agro-industry, third-party logistics operators
and retailers. The dynamic contemplates deterioration rate to model perishability and others
losses.
CitacióOrjuela Castro, J. A.; Adarme Jaimes, W. Dynamic Impact of the Structure of the Supply Chain of Perishable Foods on Logistics Performance and Food Security. "Journal of Industrial Engineering and Management", Octubre 2017, vol. 10, núm. 4, p. 687-710.
Dipòsit legalB-28744-2008
ISSN2013-0953
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