Challenges for Quality Control in Temperature-Controlled Import Supply Chains

Conference paper (2023)

Authors

Michel van der Klein Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences
Thierry Verduijn Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences
Ron van Duin Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences, Transport and Logistics - TPM
Research Group
Transport and Logistics (TPM) (TU Delft)
Copyright: © 2023 Michel van der Klein, Thierry Verduijn, Ron van Duin
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Published Date

2023

Language

English

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Faculty

Technology, Policy and Management

Department

Engineering, Systems and Services

Research Group

Transport and Logistics

Abstract

Technology provides offline and real-time visibility on the conditions of the cargo in the transport chain and creates opportunities to intervene in the supply chain execution to safeguard the quality of the products. However, end-to-end supply chain solutions to monitor and guarantee real-time product quality are lagging in implementation. The adoption of new end-to-end supply chain solutions and technologies requires a solid definition and understanding of quality and the impact of the supply chain on the loss of quality and its commercial consequences. In this paper, we present an explorative analysis of three cases in which the drivers for quality is linked to supply chain improvements and control and the selection of solutions and technologies.