Cold Chain Logistics for Fresh Agricultural Products Supply Chain Coordination, Quality Control, and Future Research Directions

Longfei Yin

doi:10.62051/ijsspa.v10n6.03

Authors

Longfei Yin School of Economics and Management, Chongqing Jiaotong University, Chongqing 400074, China

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.62051/ijsspa.v10n6.03

Keywords:

Agricultural Products, Cold Chain Logistics, Fresh Agricultural Products, Dual-Channel Supply Chain, Quality Control, Contract Coordination

Abstract

Cold chain logistics for agricultural products plays an essential role in modern agricultural circulation, food quality assurance, and supply chain management. With the expansion of e-commerce and the increasing demand for fresh, safe, and diversified agricultural products, cold chain logistics has become a key mechanism for reducing post-harvest losses, improving product quality, and enhancing farmers’ income. This paper reviews existing studies on agricultural cold chain logistics from three perspectives: dual-channel supply chains for fresh agricultural products, quality control and contract coordination in agricultural supply chains, and the current development of cold chain logistics. The review shows that previous studies have made important contributions to channel coordination, freshness preservation decisions, product quality control, source allocation, and third-party logistics participation. However, several limitations remain, including simplified behavioral assumptions, insufficient consideration of real market uncertainty, and limited research on technological innovation and multi-channel integration. Future studies should further integrate digital technologies, cold chain monitoring systems, and realistic behavioral mechanisms to improve the explanatory power and practical applicability of agricultural cold chain logistics research.

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