Allocation of Strategic Positions for Storage of Meat Products Requiring Cold Chain
The objective of this study is to optimize the allocation of storage positions in a cold storage facility for meat products, guaranteeing compliance with the cold chain and improving logistical efficiency. To this end, a mathematical optimization model was designed and applied that strategically ass...
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| author | Fernando J. Olier Herrera Carlos A. Porto Berrio Germán Herrera-Vidal Wilson Adarme Rodrigo Linfati Gustavo Gatica Jairo R. Coronado-Hernández |
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| description | The objective of this study is to optimize the allocation of storage positions in a cold storage facility for meat products, guaranteeing compliance with the cold chain and improving logistical efficiency. To this end, a mathematical optimization model was designed and applied that strategically assigns storage locations based on inventory turnover and product accessibility. Different configurations were evaluated based on space utilization criteria, access times, and operating costs. Based on the analyzed data, the findings indicate a significant improvement in storage efficiency, with utilization reaching 71.87% in U1, U2, U3, and UE units and 75% in C1 and C2 units. In addition, the new distribution minimized handling times and reduced the risk of product spoilage. Based on these findings, it is demonstrated that optimizing cold storage distribution not only improves inventory management and operational logistics but also contributes to system sustainability by reducing waste and costs associated with inefficient handling of perishable products. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-7c0a280e9ee34e4dac655c4be5a77ccb2025-08-20T02:11:23ZengMDPI AGFoods2304-81582025-03-01146101010.3390/foods14061010Allocation of Strategic Positions for Storage of Meat Products Requiring Cold ChainFernando J. Olier Herrera0Carlos A. Porto Berrio1Germán Herrera-Vidal2Wilson Adarme3Rodrigo Linfati4Gustavo Gatica5Jairo R. Coronado-Hernández6Port of Cartagena Company Group, Cartagena 130007, ColombiaTractocar S.A. Company, Cartagena 130007, ColombiaIndustrial Engineering Program, Ciptec Research Group, Fundación Universitaria Tecnológico Comfenalco, Cartagena 130007, ColombiaFaculty of Engineering, Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Bogotá 112041, ColombiaFaculty of Engineering, Universidad del Bío-Bío, Concepción 4030000, ChileFaculty of Engineering, Universidad Andrés Bello, Santiago 8320000, ChileDepartment of Productivity and Innovation, Universidad de la Costa, Barranquilla 80007, ColombiaThe objective of this study is to optimize the allocation of storage positions in a cold storage facility for meat products, guaranteeing compliance with the cold chain and improving logistical efficiency. To this end, a mathematical optimization model was designed and applied that strategically assigns storage locations based on inventory turnover and product accessibility. Different configurations were evaluated based on space utilization criteria, access times, and operating costs. Based on the analyzed data, the findings indicate a significant improvement in storage efficiency, with utilization reaching 71.87% in U1, U2, U3, and UE units and 75% in C1 and C2 units. In addition, the new distribution minimized handling times and reduced the risk of product spoilage. Based on these findings, it is demonstrated that optimizing cold storage distribution not only improves inventory management and operational logistics but also contributes to system sustainability by reducing waste and costs associated with inefficient handling of perishable products.https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/14/6/1010cold storage systemsausage productsmathematical modeloptimization |
| spellingShingle | Fernando J. Olier Herrera Carlos A. Porto Berrio Germán Herrera-Vidal Wilson Adarme Rodrigo Linfati Gustavo Gatica Jairo R. Coronado-Hernández Allocation of Strategic Positions for Storage of Meat Products Requiring Cold Chain Foods cold storage system sausage products mathematical model optimization |
| title | Allocation of Strategic Positions for Storage of Meat Products Requiring Cold Chain |
| title_full | Allocation of Strategic Positions for Storage of Meat Products Requiring Cold Chain |
| title_fullStr | Allocation of Strategic Positions for Storage of Meat Products Requiring Cold Chain |
| title_full_unstemmed | Allocation of Strategic Positions for Storage of Meat Products Requiring Cold Chain |
| title_short | Allocation of Strategic Positions for Storage of Meat Products Requiring Cold Chain |
| title_sort | allocation of strategic positions for storage of meat products requiring cold chain |
| topic | cold storage system sausage products mathematical model optimization |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/14/6/1010 |
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