Research on the Optimization Model for Urban Cool Chain Distribution

With the improvement of citizens' income and living standards, demand for fresh food is increasing. These increases require the rapid development of urban cool chains to meet demand. This paper analyzes the special nature of the cool chain as a part of the distribution process, and its present problems in China. It then establishes an optimization model based on the lowest comprehensive cost spent in distribution. The model can provide a reference for effective distribution through urban cool chains.

• Record URL:
  https://doi.org/10.1061/9780784412442.202
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  • © 2012 American Society of Civil Engineers.
• Corporate Authors:

  American Society of Civil Engineers

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• Authors:
  • Zhu, Rongyan
  • Li, Lei
• Conference:
  • Twelfth COTA International Conference of Transportation Professionals
  • Location: Beijing , China
  • Date: 2012-8-3 to 2012-8-6
• Publication Date: 2012-8

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Web
• Features: Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: pp 1981-1987
• Monograph Title: CICTP 2012: Multimodal Transportation Systems—Convenient, Safe, Cost-Effective, Efficient

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Food; Logistics; Physical distribution; Refrigerated cargo; Refrigeration (Vehicles); Supply chain management; Urban goods movement
• Geographic Terms: China
• Subject Areas: Freight Transportation; Planning and Forecasting; I72: Traffic and Transport Planning;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01505197
• Record Type: Publication
• ISBN: 9780784412442
• Files: TRIS, ASCE
• Created Date: Jan 27 2014 11:02AM