Distributionally Robust Newsvendor Model for Fresh Products under Cap-and-Offset Regulation

The cap-and-offset regulation is a practical scheme to lessen carbon emissions.The retailer selling fresh products can adopt sustainable technologies to lessen greenhouse gas emissions.We aim to analyze the optimal joint strategies on order quantity and sustainable technology investment when the retailer faces stochastic market demand and can only acquire the mean and variance of distribution information.We construct a distributionally robust optimization model and use the Karush-Kuhn-Tucker(KKT)conditions to solve the analytic formula of optimal solutions.By comparing the models with and without investing in sustainable technologies,we examine the effect of sustainable technologies on the operational management decisions of the retailer.Finally,some computational examples are applied to analyze the impact of critical factors on operational strategies,and some managerial insights are given based on the analysis results.

When Fresh Products Meet Internet

When open a website specialized in selling fresh fruits and vegetables collecting from all over the world,you will see that there are diversity of the raw materials of highest quality like Peruvian tangerine,Argentine red shrimp,Australian steak,and so on.You can just sit in front of your computer and order online,and after several days you will receive those fresh foods from another country at home.

Ordering and Pricing Strategies for Fresh Products with Multiple Quality Levels Considering Consumer Utility

In this paper, considering a scenario in which there are two quality levels of fresh products and introduction of consumer utility function, we studied the optimal ordering and pricing strategies under certain quantity. Our results showed that, facing the two quality levels of fresh products, retailers would not benefit from sales of lower quality of fresh products with the deterministic demand. In the pursuit of profit maximization, the initial order quantity is smaller than the potential demand for market.

Mixed Integer Robust Programming Model for Multimodal Fresh Agricultural Products Terminal Distribution Network Design

The low efficiency and high cost of fresh agricultural product terminal distribution directly restrict the operation of the entire supply network.To reduce costs and optimize the distribution network,we construct a mixed integer programmingmodel that comprehensively considers tominimize fixed,transportation,fresh-keeping,time,carbon emissions,and performance incentive costs.We analyzed the performance of traditional rider distribution and robot distribution modes in detail.In addition,the uncertainty of the actual market demand poses a huge threat to the stability of the terminal distribution network.In order to resist uncertain interference,we further extend the model to a robust counterpart form.The results of the simulation show that the instability of random parameters will lead to an increase in the cost.Compared with the traditional rider distribution mode,the robot distribution mode can save 12.7%on logistics costs,and the distribution efficiency is higher.Our research can provide support for the design of planning schemes for transportation enterprise managers.

Comparison of Anti-inflammatory and Analgesic Effects of Fresh and Dry Products of Zhuang Medicine Asystaia gangetica

[Objectives]To compare anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects of fresh and dry products of Zhuang medicine Asystaia gangetica on mice.[Methods]Experiments were performed using glacial acetic acid to increase capillary permeability in mice,cotton ball to cause granulomatous formation in mice,xylene to cause auricular swelling in mice,chronic inflammation,and acetic acid-induced pain and hot-plate pain.Besides,the anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects of fresh and dry products of A.gangetica on mice were observed with the indicators of capillary permeability in the abdominal cavity,swelling rate of auricles,cotton ball granulomas and writhing times,and thermal pain threshold.[Results]Fresh products of A.gangetica had significant inhibitory effects on peritoneal capillary permeability increase in mice induced by glacial acetic acid,mouse auricle swelling induced by xylene,and mouse granuloma formation induced by cotton balls.Dry products of A.gangetica also significantly inhibited the auricle swelling in mice induced by xylene,but the effect intensity was weaker than that of fresh products.In addition,dry products of A.gangetica showed a certain tendency to inhibit the increase of capillary permeability in the abdominal cavity of mice induced by glacial acetic acid.In the analgesic experiment,both fresh and dry products of A.gangetica showed better analgesic effect,but caused pain on the hot plate,and the analgesic effect time of fresh products was shorter than that of dry products.[Conclusions]Both fresh and dry products of Zhuang medicine A.gangetica have certain anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects.

Paths for Upgrade and Transformation of E-commerce of China's Fresh Agricultural Products Based on Whole Industry Supply Chain

China's e-commerce market scale of fresh agricultural products has reached 1000 billion yuan,and the prospect is bright.However,in the face of such problems as quality control,storage and distribution,and consumption habits,the fresh product e-commerce has great difficulty in development.Internet generates large data,and data are the resources and the core of the Internet and the foundation for survival and development of Internet.This paper analyzed the current situation of the development of fresh agricultural products,and discussed the plight of fresh product e-commerce in scale,profit,non-standard,and network environment.On the basis of the whole industry supply chain,it came up with paths for upgrade and transformation of the fresh product e-commerce with the big data as the core in the context of Internet environment.

Application of Robust Strategies in Location Selection of Logistics Distribution Center for Fresh Agricultural Products

In view of the uncertainty in the location selection of logistics distribution center for the fresh agricultural products,the present study established a robust model based on the maximization of principal component score taking budget cost parameters as an example.In the process of model solving,the interval form of the uncertain set was used to clarify the constraint conditions,to transform into a certain 0-1 integer linear programming model,so as to solve with the aid of LINGO software.Finally,through studying the location selection of logistics distribution center for fresh agricultural products in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region,it analyzed the application of the robust model and tested the validity of the model.

Link-up between Farmers and Supermarket based on China's Fresh Agricultural Products

Link-up between farmers and supermarket is a new move adopted actively by the current government, conducive to consumers, farmers and circulation enterprises. At present, link-up between farmers and supermarket is launched in China's 15 provinces and cities, which will set off the revolution in the field of agricultural circulation. Based on the current situation of link-up between farmers and supermarket and the existing problems, we put forth the following recommendations: promoting the quality of farmers' cooperative organizations; establishing the logistics center of fresh agricultural products; using economies of scale to reduce the fresh logistics costs; improving the operation and management level of fresh agricultural products in supermarket.

Current Situations and Problems of Logistics for Guangxi Fresh Agricultural Products in the New Period and Recommendations

In recent years,Guangxi realized consecutive bumper harvests in fresh agricultural products,leading increase of logistics demand;logistics infrastructure begins to take shape,and logistics of fresh agricultural products takes on diversified development form with wholesale market as main form. However,traditional fresh agricultural products are not selling well and it lacks construction of supply chain; the construction of logistics information system for fresh agricultural products lags behind; organizational level of production and operation of fresh agricultural products is low. Through analyzing current situations and existing problems of logistics of Guangxi fresh agricultural products in the new period( 21 st century),this paper came up with recommendations for developing logistics of fresh agricultural products of Guangxi. Government should increase policy and financial support,build and manage supply chain of fresh agricultural products,accelerate construction of logistics information system for agricultural products,and improve organizational level of logistics of fresh agricultural products,to ensure healthy development of logistics of fresh agricultural products in Guangxi.

Ordering Strategy for Fresh Agricultural Products in External Financing Condition

This paper firstly introduced the two stage supply chain consisting of single agricultural product producer and fund restraint retailer.Then,it analyzed the influence of bank interest rate on order quantity,wholesale price and expected profit of retailer and producer on the condition of retailer taking external loan strategy.Studies have shown that when the bank interest rate is in(0,0.9),the order quantity of agricultural products is a decreasing function of bank interest rate; when the bank interest rate is in(0,1),wholesale price of agricultural products decreases with increase in the bank interest rate; when the bank interest rate is in(0,0.6),the expected profit of retailer is a decreasing function of bank interest rate; when the bank interest rate is in(0,1),the expected profit of producer decreases with increase in the bank interest rate.Finally,through simulation calculation examples,it verified suitability of the conclusion,in the hope of providing reference and application value for management of supply chain.

Performance Appraisal Method of Logistic Distribution for Fresh Agricultural Products

Through the initial selection,screening and simplification,a set of performance appraisal system of logistic distribution suited to fresh agricultural products is established.In the process of establishing the appraisal indicator,the representative appraisal indicator of logistic distribution of fresh agricultural products is further obtained by delivering experts' survey and applying the ABC screening system.The distribution costs,transportation and service level belong to the first level indicator;packing fees,distribution processing fees,full-load ratio,haulage capacity,customer satisfaction and the strain capability of delivery personnel belong to second level indicator.At the same time,the weighing of each indicator is determined.The quantification is conducted on indicators.The qualitative indicators applies ten-point system and then coverts these indicators into percentage,that is the number between [0,1];as for the quantitative indicators,they are concluded to the interval [0,1] according to the actual value range of the indicators and by applying the grade of membership in the vague mathematics.Through the analyses of the advantages and disadvantages of the frequently used performance evaluation method and its applicable conditions,the comprehensive evaluation of logistic distribution of agricultural products obtained by using the method of fuzzy comprehensive appraisal.The results show that,in terms of reducing distribution costs,the packaging and distribution processing technology of fresh agricultural products should be improved,so as to reduce distribution costs.In the process of introducing the application of advanced technology,the high automatic logistic equipments should be introduced.

Food Handler＇s Perception of Fresh Cut Products

The use of Fresh Cut Products （FCP） allows food service units to offer a greater variety of menus, reducing costs and minimizing cross contamination. Few food units in Portugal are adopting FCP, since these products are viewed as being more expensiveand are regarded as less natural and easily perishable.The present study aims to identify and analyze the level of awareness of food service operators in respect to FCP. Approximately 90% of food handlers referred the use of FCP at their workplace, pointing as the main advantages for using them the less time spent on preparation （58.6%）, the variety （55.9%） and the convenience （55.9%）. Reasons for not using them were doubtful origin （91.7%）, price （66.7%） and being a possible threat to their jobs （58.3%）. In spite of recognizing the advantages of using FCP, most of food handlers （77.2%） prefer traditional products. Traditional products were preferred by food handlers with lower educational level, working at schools and performing functions of kitchen helper. FCP were chosen by younger food handlers, with higher educational level. It seems necessary to promote a demystification of this category of products near food service managers and employees, explaining the best way and advantages of using FCP at institutional food services in terms of safety, cost and quality.

Discussion on Fresh Agricultural Products Ordering and Preservation Strategy under New Normal Carbon Emission Constraint

The paper mainly discusses the influence of chemical,physical and biological preservation technology improvement on the preservation strategy of fresh agricultural products.Meantime,the relationship between fresh agricultural products ordering and preservation in the environment of new normal carbon emission constraint is analyzed,and the e-commerce strategy in the digital era is put forward to achieve the win-win situation of consumers,farmers and dealers,so as to achieve good ecological,economic and social benefits.

The Network Marketing of Fresh Agricultural Products in China

The paper introduced the connotation of network marketing of fresh agricultural products and analyzed the fundaments of launching the C2C marketing of fresh agricultural products in China.The fundaments mainly cover the development of e-commerce,the transformation of consumption concept,the change of life style and the features of Chinese agricultural production.The developmental status of the C2C marketing of Chinese fresh vegetables and fresh fruits is introduced and the plights,including imperfect rural network infrastructure,inadequate talents specialized in network marketing of fresh agricultural products,uneven quality of agricultural products,immature logistics system,uncertainty existed in faced by the C2C marketing of fresh agricultural products and imperfect governmental protection system,are pointed out.In the end,the developmental trend of Chinese network marketing of fresh agricultural products on the basis of C2C mode is described.

Design and Realization of E-Marketing System for Fresh Agricultural Products

This paper firstly introduced the PHP + Oracle database development technology. Based on B / S structure,using MVC( Model View Controller) framework development mode,and in line with actual demands of fresh agricultural products for e-marketing in Shanghai,it designed and expected to realize e-marketing system for fresh agricultural products in B2B2 C mode. It made an in-depth analysis from system demands,design of functional modules,design of database,and relevant technologies for system realization.

Financing Decisions Analysis of E-commerce Supply Chain Finance for Fresh Agricultural Products in China

The supply chain finance(SCF)solutions are becoming increasingly diversified with the continuous perfection of the economic system.However,financing for small and medium sized enterprises(SMEs)is still a difficult issue waiting to be solved by enterprises and the government in China.SCF solutions based on e-commerce platforms have developed rapidly in China that provide an alternative for SMEs when few studies have been conducted on e-commerce SCF solutions which focus on fresh agricultural products.Therefore,this research focuses on the SCF solutions applicable to e-commerce enterprises of fresh agricultural products.

基于区块链技术的生鲜农产品溯源系统设计

当前生鲜农产品供应链体系通常采用中心化管理模式,存在不同用户之间信息不对称、缺乏实时信息共享平台以及产品来源可追溯性差等问题。为了解决这些问题,采用区块链技术作为开发框架,提出一个基于区块链技术的生鲜农产品供应链的信息共享和可追溯模型,该模型系统具有信息共享、调度实时控制、溯源机制完善等特点。通过设计智能合约算法和新型的交易提案方式,实现自动化管理生鲜农产品供应链系统,以更好地可视化展现区块链网络交易流程。使用Caliper工具进行性能测试,实验结果表明,该方案可行性高,多节点环境下系统交易时延低,同时可以保证信息安全,具备完善的交易功能。最后,选取几个现有的农产品溯源应用系统做对比分析,该方案相较于现有的农产品溯源应用系统具有更强的溯源监管能力,更高的交易可靠性,以及更好的供应链各环节节点间的数据交互性等优势。

生鲜农产品冷链仓储物流效率影响因素研究

由于生鲜农产品贮存期短、容易腐烂、变质等特点,对贮藏的温度、卫生状况有较高的要求,传统的物流方式不能保证生鲜农产品在一定的低温下贮存、运输。文章以A省为研究对象,根据对该省生鲜农产品生产现状、交通运输基础设施建设的分析,以数据包络分析方法探讨影响生鲜农产品冷链仓储物流效率的相关因素,并提出完善冷链物流基础设施建设、强化冷链仓储物流的信息系统、强化对冷链仓储物流专业人才加强培养、积极推动第三方冷链仓储物流企业发展、加强冷链仓储物流体系的标准化建设五项措施。

“互联网+”消费升级背景下江苏省生鲜农产品供应链模式发展研究

“互联网+”背景下叠加消费升级及疫情,消费者对生鲜农产品的需求体现出优质、便利、高效等新消费特点,并深刻影响着生鲜农产品供应链结构及模式的发展。本文梳理了“互联网+”背景下生鲜农产品供应链模式类型,一方面以农贸批发市场、超市等为核心的传统生鲜产品供应链不断触网焕新,线上、线下融合发展,另一方面涌现出以平台电商、县域电商、休闲旅游+、直播带货、短视频+电商、社区拼购团购等生鲜农产品供应链新业态新模式。

生鲜农产品冷链物流过程优化研究

生鲜农产品一般物流过程包括从采收到销售的若干独立的物流单元,通过模型抽象对物流过程中的能耗、数量损耗和质量水平进行清晰界定。以各物流单元的时间和温度为决策变量,以时限和制冷条件为耦合约束,以能耗、数量和质量的损耗最低为优化目标,建立生鲜农产品多目标冷链物流过程优化模型,并设计基于带精英策略的非支配排序的遗传算法(NSGA-Ⅱ)的求解过程。针对久通物联企业冷鲜肉物流过程的优化研究发现:在不同的约束目标下,企业可获得多种最优的时间温度组合方案供决策者选择;冷鲜肉多目标优化解集结果可分为3类,其中冷鲜肉宰杀时间对整个物流过程的损耗成本和质量水平有较大影响,在通过仿真获得的数据中有一半以上的数据受宰杀时间影响。随着剩余质量水平要求的提高,各物流单元温度下降对损耗成本的影响逐渐减小,尤其是剩余质量水平要求在86.4%以上时,几乎不受影响。此时在既定的成本目标下,企业可以尽可能提高制冷条件以提高冷鲜肉质量水平。