Models for Location Inventory Routing Problem of Cold Chain Logistics with NSGA-Ⅱ Algorithm

In this paper,a novel location inventory routing(LIR)model is proposed to solve cold chain logistics network problem under uncertain demand environment. The goal of the developed model is to optimize costs of location,inventory and transportation.Due to the complex of LIR problem( LIRP), a multi-objective genetic algorithm(GA), non-dominated sorting in genetic algorithm Ⅱ( NSGA-Ⅱ) has been introduced. Its performance is tested over a real case for the proposed problems. Results indicate that NSGA-Ⅱ provides a competitive performance than GA,which demonstrates that the proposed model and multi-objective GA are considerably efficient to solve the problem.

Optimization Model of Cold-Chain Logistics Network for Fresh Agricultural Products —Taking Guangdong Province as an Example

Cold-chain demand of fresh agricultural products is increasing in China, while network layout of cold-chain logistics is in disorder and its cost is huge. To address this problem, this paper casts an optimal model of cold-chain logistics network and tackles it with genetic algorithms. This optimal model takes running total cost of logistics network as the objective, and embeds a nonlinear mixed integer programming including two assignment issues. The model determines optimal layout and logistics management for pre-cooling stations and logistics center for fresh agricultural products. Our main contribution is to consider construction cost and operation cost of cold chain logistics simultaneously. Case study illustrates the effectiveness of the model.

The Study on the Framework and Implementation Scheme of the Railway Intelligent Cold Chain Logistics System

With the development of intelligent and communication technology, traditional logistics has gradually transformed into intelligent logistics. The construction of the railway intelligent cold chain logistics system is an effective measure to implement the structural adjustment of supply, which conforms to the times. Firstly, basic features and design principles of the railway intelligent cold chain logistics system were described. Secondly, target functions and the system framework of the railway intelligent cold chain logistics were put forward, which takes information service as a foundation, management service as a guarantee, business capability as kernel and expansion capability as support. Subsequently, the technical approaches were studied at the hardware, processing and software levels. Finally, development strategies of the railway intelligent cold chain logistics were discussed, including optimizing the layout of infrastructure, improving the performance of equipment, extending the reach of services, deepening the cooperation of technologies and promoting the formulation of standards which provides feasible references for the railway cold chain logistics to explore modern business models.

Process Reengineering of Cold Chain Logistics of Agricultural Products Based on Low-carbon Economy

Through the process analysis of cold chain logistics of agricultural products,we find that cold chain logistics of agricultural products contradict the development model of low-carbon economy to some extent.We apply the development idea of low-carbon economy,introduce the thirdparty logistics companies,establish distribution center of cold chain logistics of agricultural products,and strengthen information sharing,to reengineer the process of cold chain logistics of agricultural products in China.The results show that applying low-carbon economy to process reengineering of cold chain logistics of agricultural products,has advantages of increasing added value of products,promoting scale merit and abating lag,plays a role in promoting emission reduction,high efficiency and environmental protection in the process of cold chain logistics of agricultural products in China.

Investigation and Analysis of Agricultural Cold Chain Logistics and Its Development Strategy in Heilongjiang Province

Accelerating the development of agricultural cold chain logistics is of great significance to improve the competitiveness of agricultural products,increase rural incomes and ensure food security. The present situation and main problems of agricultural cold chain logistics in Heilongjiang Province were analyzed from five aspects,such as the scale of construction,infrastructure,status quo of cold chain logistics technology,cold chain logistics enterprises and development environment,and proposed that Heilongjiang Province should focus on the development of poultry,fruit and vegetable,aquatic products,and processed food cold chain,then the strategic implementation measures for above areas were put forward.

Prediction on Cold Chain Logistics Demand of Urban Residents in Jiangsu Province during the Twelfth Five-Year Plan Period——Based on Estimates of GM(1,1) Model

This paper takes the total yield of products that need refrigerated transport as the impact factors of transport aggregate of cold chain logistics,such as meat,aquatic products,quick-frozen noodle,fruits,vegetables,dairy,and medicine.Through selecting the consumption data of urban residents on transported products via cold chain in Jiangsu Province from 2005 to 2000 as sample,this paper establishes grey prediction model GM(1,1) of cold chain logistics demand and uses DPS7.05 software for test,to predict the cold chain logistics demand of urban residents in Jiangsu Province during the Twelfth Five-Year Plan period.The results show that in the period 2010-2015,the cold chain logistics demand of urban residents in Jiangsu Province is 1 151.589 1,1 185.136 6,1 219.661 3,1 255.191 8,1 291.757 3,1 329.388 1 t respectively;in the period 2005-2010,the cold chain logistics demand of urban residents in Jiangsu Province increases at annual growth rate of 3.9%;in the period 2011-2015,the growth rate declines to some extent,increasing slowly at rate of 2.9%.

Multi-Objective Cold Chain Path Optimization Based on Customer Satisfaction

To improve customer satisfaction of cold chain logistics of fresh agricultural goods enterprises and reduce the comprehensive distribution cost composed of fixed cost, transportation cost, cargo damage cost, refrigeration cost, and time penalty cost, a multi-objective path optimization model of fresh agricultural products distribution considering client satisfaction is constructed. The model is solved using an enhanced Elitist Non-dominated Sorting Genetic Algorithm (NSGA-II), and differential evolution is incorporated to the evolution operator. The algorithm produced by the revised algorithm produces a better Pareto optimum solution set, efficiently balances the relationship between customer pleasure and cost, and serves as a reference for the long-term growth of organizations. .

Assessment of Medicines Cold Chain Storage Conformity with the World Health Organization Requirements in Health Facilities in Tanzania

A descriptive study on assessment of medicines cold chain storage conformity with World Health Organization (WHO) requirements in public health facilities was carried out in Dar es Salaam and Dodoma regions. Storage conformity in selected health facilities was assessed by monitoring temperature using temperature data loggers mounted in the refrigerators for a period of 30 days. Results indicated almost half of the health facilities 48.5% visited, did not significantly (P = 0.031) comply with storage temperature (+2°C to +8°C) as per WHO requirement because all recorded Mean Kinetic temperature (MKT) > 8°C. In rural areas, 59.2% of visited health facilities adhered to the WHO recommended storage temperature while in urban areas only 31.6% complied. The study has established electricity failure in urban and lack of gas in rural areas coupled with absence of contingency plan as major challenges to WHO temperature conformity in storage of cold chain medicines in health facilities in Tanzania.

An Analysis of the Cold Chain Logistics concerning Agricultural Products in Chongqing City

Agriculture is the foundation of the national economy. On the one hand,there is increasing demand for fresh and safe refrigerated agricultural products; on the other hand,the current cold chain logistics is relatively underdeveloped and has many problems. This paper does a research on the major large-scale agricultural cold-chain logistics companies in Chongqing,and finds that cold-chain logistics in Chongqing has some problems such as incomplete industrial chain,relatively backward infrastructure,lack of talents,and high logistics costs. Some solutions to these problems are put forward: improving chain logistics infrastructure; strengthening personnel training; building information platform to create a new model of the cold-chain logistics in the Internet era; seeking government's policy and financial support.

Cold Chain Logistics Display Tremendous Growth Momentum

China’s market demands for cold chain logistics services have been increasing in recent years.At the press conference of the Fourth China(Chingpo Lake)International Agricultural Product Cold Chain Logistics Summit,Cui Zhongfu,deputy chairman and

Research on the Early Warning System of Cold Chain Cargo Based on OCR Technology

This paper designs a set of semi-automatic intelligent cold chain cargo proximity warning system with wireless data transmission, lightweight Optical Character Recognition identification algorithm framework and electronic label automatic warning as the core technology for cold chain dairy Fast Moving Consumer Goods contractors. In terms of hardware, Pulse Frequency Modulation modulation and demodulation are used as the main technology to realize wireless transmission and reception of equipment, and digital electronic tags are added to warn the same batch of upcoming goods. In terms of software, based on Chinese-ocr algorithm, image preprocessing and recognition methods are studied, and an early warning system is designed. So as to realize semi-automatic early warning of cold chain logistics goods.

Research on Optimizing the Distribution Path of Agricultural Cold Chain Logistics in Green Consumption Era

In recent years, with the rapid development of China's fresh market, cold chain logistics ushered in a new development opportunity. Because of the late start and slow development of cold chain logistics in China, it is difficult to achieve cross-regional and offseason sales activities, resulting in a situation of high output and small sales volume, which is also an important reason for the high price and poor quality of fresh agricultural products. With the passage of time, the characteristics of cold chain distribution of agricultural products have become an important direction for the future development of logistics industry. In this paper, aiming at the characteristics of agricultural cold chain distribution, the carbon emissions in the process of distribution were quantified as costs and added to the total cost, and an optimization model of agricultural cold chain logistics path with time window considering the minimum total cost as the objective function was constructed. The improved genetic algorithm was used to solve the problem. The simulation results show that the improved genetic algorithm is an effective method to solve the optimization problem of agricultural cold-chain logistics path considering carbon emissions, and has guiding significance for the selection of low-carbon and environmentally friendly distribution routes for agricultural cold-chain logistics distribution enterprises.

The Construction of Cold-Chain Logistics Park of Agricultural Products in Sanshui from Two-stage Perspective

This paper firstly analyzed the operation model,market positioning,market demand forecast as well as market competition and challenges,park site selection,and transportation conditions for construction of the Cold-Chain Logistics Park of Agricultural Products in Sanshui.Then,it presented the overall planning scheme for construction of the Cold-Chain Logistics Park of Agricultural Products from a progressive two-stage perspective of overall planning and stage-by-stage implementation.The first stage mainly performs the function as a transaction platform of agricultural products and meanwhile provides customers with agricultural products storage and inspection services.The second stage adds value-added services such as distribution processing,modified atmosphere storage,freezing and refrigeration,market price information distribution,E-commerce of agricultural products and personalized services.It is expected to provide references and suggestions for the construction of the Cold-Chain Logistics Park of Agricultural Products.

Safety reliability optimal allocation of food cold chain

This paper applied the safety reliability of food cold chain logistics to establish reliability allocation model for cold chain systems, designed optimization algorithms, and made a case analysis. By applying system reliability allocation principle, this article firstly built safety reliability allocation model of food cold chain logistics system without cost constraint based on the safety reliability model of food cold chain logistics system, and then it set up optimal decision- making model of food cold chain logistics system with cost constraint using the functional relationship between the time, temperature of cold chain logistics and logistics costs. Next, according to the characteristics of the model, a heuristic algorithm was proposed to allocate safety reliability of the system to each cold chain unit so as to achieve the goal of operatingcosts optimization subject to assurance ofoverall safety reliability of the cold chain system. Taking the safety impact factor of food cold chain unit as a weight, the article also deduced the equation of reallocation of safety reliability of food cold chain system. In the end, these models were used to optimize the allocation of safety reliability in an example of Sushi cold chain process. It provided a new thought and method to optimally plan the unit safety of food cold chain system as well as reduce the cost of food cold chain.

The potential role of the “cold chain” in the spread of SARS-CoV-2

Direct transmission of SARS-CoV-2 involves two main aspects:it can occur by inhaling either droplets or aerosols in the air containing viruses.In addition,viruses can also spread after being deposited on inanimate surfaces.Recently,there were reports suggested that SARS-CoV-2 can be found in frozen products.The cold chain creates opportunities for the spread of SARS-CoV-2.With the advent of winter,the drop in outside temperature makes the“frozen chain”less likely to be destroyed;thus,the virus will survive longer on frozen products.During the transportation of imported food,there is a greater risk of virus infection.Therefore,we should be vigilant and strengthen the quarantine of each type of imported food.

价格竞争、保鲜努力与农产品电商冷链物流模式演化

科学合理的冷链物流模式是确保农产品电商价格、新鲜度竞争力的关键。针对涉及两农产品电商、电商自营冷链物流和第三方冷链物流商的供应链,构建两电商竞争、第三方冷链物流商主导的Stackelberg博弈模型及两电商冷链物流模式选择的演化博弈模型,并通过仿真揭示交叉价格弹性、新鲜度需求弹性、自营和第三方保鲜投入成本系数对演化路径的影响。研究表明:若交叉价格弹性、新鲜度需求弹性和第三方保鲜投入成本系数分别增大,自营冷链物流为演化稳定策略,电商倾向自营冷链物流。若自营保鲜投入成本系数增大,第三方冷链物流为演化稳定策略,电商倾向与第三方冷链物流商合作。

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。

乡村振兴背景下农产品冷链物流基础设施建设路径研究

加快农产品冷链物流基础设施建设是推动农产品冷链物流高质量发展,促进乡村产业振兴的重要途径。农产品冷链物流基础设施对延长农产品货架期和销售半径、降低损失率、构建全程冷链物流体系具有重要作用。在乡村振兴背景下,中国农产品冷链物流基础设施建设日益完善,但仍然存在总量不足、结构及分布不均衡、冷链意识有待提高、技术应用不足、标准体系不完善、发展政策落实不到位、建设主体能力不强等问题,应当从扶持建设主体、加强布局规划、提升冷链物流意识、推进先进技术应用等方面进行完善。

时间窗约束下农产品物流配送路径优化研究

农产品需求量增加对物流配送提出较高挑战,基于此提出时间窗约束下农产品物流配送路径优化方法研究。依客户预期服务时间需求,取混合时间窗约束函数确定时间窗、物流配送车辆最大载重、配送路径长度与物流配送车辆约束条件,构建农产品物流配送路径优化模型;基于农产品物流配送需求改进传统遗传算法,求解构建模型,即获农产品物流配送路径优化结果。实验结果显示:相较生鲜农产品多车型冷链物流车辆路径优化,所提方法最优农产品物流配送路径获取迭代次数更少、配送路径长度更短、总成本更低,应用性能更佳。

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。