scholarly journals A short supply chain to guarantee wood-chip quality

2014 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
pp. 6589-6598
Author(s):  
Roberto Deboli ◽  
Massimiliano Ruggeri ◽  
Angela Calvo
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Wood Chip ◽  
Short Supply ◽  
Chip Quality

Effective optimization of SARS-CoV-2 laboratory testing variables in an era of supply chain constraints

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (15) ◽  
pp. 1483-1487
Author(s):  
Nikhil S Sahajpal ◽  
Ashis K Mondal ◽  
Allan Njau ◽  
Sudha Ananth ◽  
Kimya Jones ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Rna Extraction ◽  
Nasopharyngeal Swab ◽  
Sample Collection ◽  
Rt Pcr ◽  
Pcr Assay ◽  
Short Supply ◽  
Viral Transport ◽  
3D Printed ◽  
Bridging Studies

RT-PCR-based assays for the detection of SARS-CoV-2 have played an essential role in the current COVID-19 pandemic. However, the sample collection and test reagents are in short supply, primarily due to supply chain issues. Thus, to eliminate testing constraints, we have optimized three key process variables: RNA extraction and RT-PCR reactions, different sample types and media to facilitate SARS-CoV-2 testing. By performing various validation and bridging studies, we have shown that various sample types such as nasopharyngeal swab, bronchioalveolar lavage and saliva, collected using conventional nasopharyngeal swabs, ESwab or 3D-printed swabs and, preserved in viral transport media, universal transport media, 0.9% sodium chloride or Amies media are compatible with RT-PCR assay for COVID-19. Besides, the reduction of PCR reagents by up to fourfold also produces reliable results.

scholarly journals Uncertainty Simulation of Wood Chipping Operation for Bioenergy Based on Queuing Theory

Forests ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (9) ◽  
pp. 822
Author(s):  
Yoshida ◽  
Takata
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Moisture Content ◽  
Queuing Theory ◽  
Wood Chip ◽  
Stochastic Modelling ◽  
Simulation Method ◽  
Daily Production ◽  
Deterministic Simulation ◽  
Loss Compensation ◽  
Truck Arrival

Managing uncertainty is the way to secure stability of the supply chain. Uncertainty within chipping operation and chip transportation causes production loss. In the wood chip supply chain for bioenergy, operational uncertainty mainly appears in the moisture content of the material, chipping productivity, and the interval of truck arrival. This study theoretically quantified the loss in wood chip production by applying queuing theory and stochastic modelling. As well as the loss in production, the inefficiency was identified as the idling time of chipper and the queuing time of trucks. The aim of this study is to quantify the influence of three uncertainties on wood chip production. This study simulated the daily chip production using a mobile chipper by applying queuing theory and stochastic modelling of three uncertainties. The result was compared with the result of deterministic simulation which did not consider uncertainty. Uncertainty reduced the production by 14% to 27% compared to the production of deterministic simulation. There were trucks scheduled but not used. The cases using small trucks show the largest daily production amount, but their lead time was the longest. The large truck was sensitive to the moisture content of material because of the balance between payload and volumetric capacity. This simulation method can present a possible loss in production amount and enables to evaluate some ways for the loss compensation quantitatively such as outsourcing or storing buffer. For further development, the data about the interval of truck arrival should be collected from fields and analyzed. We must include the other uncertainties causing technical and operator delays.

scholarly journals Post-shipment financial flows in supply chains: A study of small- to medium-sized enterprise importers

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 ◽  
Author(s):  
Francois Schutte ◽  
Wesley Niemann ◽  
Theuns Kotzé
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Supply Chains ◽  
Financial Burden ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Lead Times ◽  
Global Sourcing ◽  
Working Capital ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Short Supply ◽  
Financial Flows

Background: Global sourcing has impacted inventory levels, lead times and the availability of working capital, affecting the standard financial flow of a supply chain. Poorly managing the link between the financial and physical supply chains could therefore lead to unnecessarily high inventory investments or to a short supply of inventory, affecting cash flow, working capital, sales and, subsequently, a firm’s profitability.Objectives: The aim of this generic qualitative study was to explore how firms manage their financial supply chain alongside their physical supply chain.Method: Data were collected from 12 semi-structured interviews with senior managers across six small- to medium-sized enterprise (SME) importing firms in various industries.Results: The research finds that the buyer is the driver of both upstream and downstream financial supply chain management (FSCM) as SME importers in Gauteng are proactively managing their financial alongside their physical supply chains. Through the continuous evaluation of sourcing strategies, exchange rate risk management strategies and inventory investment management strategies, firms can align their physical and financial supply chains.Conclusion: This study highlights the lead time and disruption risks and costs of global sourcing and identifies FSCM tools that can be used to alleviate the financial burden associated with long lead times.

scholarly journals P6280Food of short supply chain impacts metabolism and cardiovascular risk. A survey in Southern Italy

2018 ◽  
Vol 39 (suppl_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
M De Rosa ◽  
R Giannotti ◽  
A V Pascale ◽  
R Finelli ◽  
M Ilario ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Cardiovascular Risk ◽  
Southern Italy ◽  
Short Supply

scholarly journals Life Cycle Assessment of Oyster Farming in the Po Delta, Northern Italy

Resources ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 170 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tamburini ◽  
Fano ◽  
Castaldelli ◽  
Turolla
Keyword(s):  
Life Cycle Assessment ◽  
Supply Chain ◽  
Life Cycle ◽  
Seed Production ◽  
Northern Italy ◽  
Short Supply ◽  
Current Scenario ◽  
Po Delta ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Aquaculture Production

Oysters represent an important portion of the world’s total aquaculture production. In recent years, in Italy, oyster farming has progressively increased its role in the economic growth of the aquaculture sector and still has great potential for growth. As in any other production, oyster farming generates environmental impacts over an oyster’s life cycle, due to material, energy, fuel, and water use. The aim of this work was to carry out a cradle-to-gate life cycle assessment (LCA) of 1 kg of fresh oysters of commercial size produced in the Po delta area, northern Italy. Two scenarios were considered. The current scenario provides for oyster seed purchasing from France and transport to Italy, whereas the alternative scenario includes in situ seed production in order to realize a complete local and traceable supply chain. Eco-indicator® 99-H and ReCiPe® midpoint (H) v.1.12 were used to perform the impact assessments. The overall impacts of the two scenarios were very similar and indicated that the main hotspots were the fattening and prefattening phases of farming, which were common in both scenarios. Focusing the analysis on the first stages, transport from France had a greater impact than did local seed production, emphasizing the importance of a short supply chain in aquaculture production.

scholarly journals Preliminary evaluation of day-neutral strawberry cultivars cultivated in Italy using a qualitative integrated approach

2018 ◽  
Vol 45 (No. 1) ◽  
pp. 29-36 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nicole Roberta Giuggioli ◽  
Rossella Briano ◽  
Priscila Alvariza ◽  
Cristiana Peano
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Principal Component ◽  
High Hardness ◽  
Integrated Approach ◽  
Soluble Solids ◽  
Local Market ◽  
Preliminary Evaluation ◽  
Short Supply ◽  
Texture Profile ◽  
Strawberry Cultivars

In this study the texture profile, total soluble solids (TSS) and the fruit skin colour of four day-neutral strawberry cultivars cultivated in Italy (‘Anabelle’, ‘Murano*’, ‘Portola*’ and ‘Triumph’) was evaluated at four harvest times. The interrelationships of the analysed parameters were determined using principal component analysis in order to suggest the best commercial scenario (local market, supermarket retailer or export) for each cultivar. Data analysis related to texture and TSS contents revealed that ‘Anabelle’, ‘Portola*’ and ‘Murano*’ displayed unique characteristics, and that ‘Triumph’ showed lower values for these parameters. Due to its low hardness and cohesiveness values ‘Anabelle’ could be suited to a short supply chain; ‘Portola*’, meanwhile, might meet the requirements of a long supply chain, due to its high hardness and low TSS (P £ 0.05); ‘Murano*’ could be distinguished from the other cultivars by its high luminosity (ranging from 41.46–46.21 L*); while ‘Triumph’, due to its darkness (36.83–37.13 L*), could be suitable for a local/farmers’ market.

scholarly journals Factors influencing the willingness of Hungarian sour cherry growers to operate in a short supply chain

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Noémi Ványi ◽  
János Felföldi
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Sour Cherry ◽  
Short Supply ◽  
Level Of Education ◽  
The Past ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Production Processes ◽  
Unexplored Area ◽  
Complex Manner ◽  
Do So

Abstract Although a number of studies have been conducted over the past decade to understand the factors influencing the willingness of producers to operate in a short supply chain (SSC), the intention to adapt can still be identified as an unexplored area. The main aim of the present study is to determine the extent to which Hungarian fresh sour cherry producers show a willingness to operate in a short supply chain and what investments they would make to do so. The sour cherry producers involved in the study clearly show a willingness to operate in a short supply chain. Some producers approach this in a “complex” manner, so they would even meet individual consumer needs and deliver orders to the consumer. Farmers opting for a “simpler” solution would prefer to sell their products to the consumer at their premises or at farmer’s markets. Further results support the fact that the more producers believe in the viability and future of SSCs and the higher their level of education is, the more willing they are to adapt in terms of resources or production processes in order to achieve complete transition. The results reflect the importance of examining the factors that determine farmers’ intentions to operate in the short supply chain, but it is also worthwhile and justified to explore how willing they are to “sacrifice” and invest in order to completely adapt.

scholarly journals Reversible Supply Chain in function of competitiveness

2019 ◽  
Vol 22 (22) ◽  
pp. 30-35
Author(s):  
Miroslav Drljača
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Chain Model ◽  
Short Supply ◽  
Scientific Methods ◽  
Supply Chain Model ◽  
Market Situation ◽  
Small Producers ◽  
The Eu ◽  
Agricultural Food

Abstract Supply Chain makes the flow of goods, services and information from suppliers, through transport, producers, distributors, retailers to end customers. Big producers opt for a strategy of outsourcing logistic services, especially storage, delivery, and distribution services to end-customers. Commitment to the strategy of outsourcing, at the same time, is the strategy of focus on the core business. Small producers, especially manufacturers of agricultural food products, have recently opted to avoid intermediaries in the transport and distribution of the product to the end customer. All in order to increase the quality of their own products and increase the competitiveness by eliminating the costs of intermediaries in transport and distribution. This is achieved by merging and shortening the supply chain. The EU has established an institutional framework regulating the operations of producers through a short supply chain. The market situation requires further optimization by producers due to lack of labour and the need to increase competitiveness and leads to the emergence of a reversible supply chain phenomenon. In the paper, the author, by applying general and special scientific methods of cognition, explores the advantages and shortcomings of the short and reversible supply chain, derived from the traditional and modern supply chain model.

scholarly journals Is Site-Specific Pasta a Prospective Asset for a Short Supply Chain?

Foods ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 477
Author(s):  
Gabriella Pasini ◽  
Giovanna Visioli ◽  
Francesco Morari
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Soil Fertility ◽  
N Fertilization ◽  
Quality Parameters ◽  
Low Fertility ◽  
Variable Rate ◽  
Short Supply ◽  
Site Specific ◽  
N Dose ◽  
Technological Quality

In the 2011–2012 season, variable-rate nitrogen (N) fertilization was applied two times during durum wheat vegetative growth in three field areas which differed in soil fertility in northern Italy. The quality traits of the mono-varietal pasta obtained from each management zone were assessed in view of site-specific pasta production for a short supply chain. To this purpose, semolina from cv. Biensur obtained from management zones with different fertility treated with N at variable rate was tested in comparison with a commercial reference (cv. Aureo) to produce short-cut pasta. Biensur semolina demonstrated to have technological characteristics positively correlated with the low-fertility zones treated with high N doses (200 and 200+15 kg/ha) and, to a lesser extent, with the high-soil-fertility zones (130 and 130 + 15 kg/ha of N). The lower quality parameters were obtained for pasta produced with wheat from medium-fertility zones, independently of the N dose applied. The derived pasta obtained from the low-fertility zones treated with high N doses had cooking and sensory properties comparable to those of pasta obtained using the reference cv. Aureo. These results are explained by the higher amounts of gluten proteins and by a higher glutenin/gliadin ratio in semolina, which are indicators of technological quality. Overall, the results indicate that segregation of the grain at harvest led to the production of semolina with higher protein content and, hence, to a higher pasta quality. Therefore, site-specific pasta could be a potential asset for a short supply chain, aiming to improve traceability and environmental and economic sustainability.

scholarly journals We are What We Eat: Impact of Food from Short Supply Chain on Metabolic Syndrome

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (12) ◽  
pp. 2061 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gaetano Santulli ◽  
Valeria Pascale ◽  
Rosa Finelli ◽  
Valeria Visco ◽  
Rocco Giannotti ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Supply Chain ◽  
Mediterranean Diet ◽  
Food Supply ◽  
Mediterranean Area ◽  
Food Markets ◽  
Short Supply ◽  
Food Chain Length ◽  
The Mediterranean ◽  
First Time

Food supply in the Mediterranean area has been recently modified by big retail distribution; for instance, industrial retail has favored shipments of groceries from regions that are intensive producers of mass food, generating a long supply chain (LSC) of food that opposes short supply chains (SSCs) that promote local food markets. However, the actual functional role of food retail and distribution in the determination of the risk of developing metabolic syndrome (MetS) has not been studied hitherto. The main aim of this study was to test the effects of food chain length on the prevalence of MetS in a population accustomed to the Mediterranean diet. We conducted an observational study in Southern Italy on individuals adhering to the Mediterranean diet. We examined a total of 407 subjects (41% females) with an average age of 56 ± 14.5 years (as standard deviation) and found that being on the Mediterranean diet with a SSC significantly reduces the prevalence of MetS compared with the LSC (SSC: 19.65%, LSC: 31.46%; p: 0.007). Our data indicate for the first time that the length of food supply chain plays a key role in determining the risk of MetS in a population adhering to the Mediterranean diet.

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