Industrial Innovations

Industrial Innovations

Improving the sustainability of the dairy supply chain using cold plasma and blockchain: an evolution in deterioration management

Document Type : Original Article

Author
Narges Khanlarzade
Department of Industrial Engineering, Faculty of Engineering Management, Kermanshah University of Technology, Kermanshah, Iran
10.61186/jii.2.2.161
Abstract
Deteriorating products require greater investment and higher expenditures compared to other goods. Enhancing shelf life and improving informational transparency are among the primary challenges for these products, particularly in the dairy industry. This article examines the role of advanced technologies, such as cold plasma and blockchain, in improving the supply chain of deteriorating products, with a focus on milk. Cold plasma extends product shelf life, while blockchain strengthens customer trust by providing clearer, more reliable information. This study investigates a two-level supply chain involving a manufacturer and a retailer, where the manufacturer utilizes cold plasma technology to extend shelf life, and the retailer bears the costs of blockchain to inform customers. The aim of this article is to examine the impacts of employing these two technologies in the supply chain of deteriorating dairy products, specifically milk, with a focus on the interactions between the manufacturer and retailer within a Stackelberg game framework. In this model, the manufacturer acts as the leader and the retailer as the follower, and the effects of technology-related costs on pricing decisions and profitability for each member are analyzed. Sensitivity analysis on the deterioration rate and shelf life reveals that the supply chain's profitability increases when deterioration rates are high, and customer sensitivity to deterioration is elevated, with cold plasma proving beneficial. Conversely, at lower deterioration rates, the high cost of cold plasma may reduce supply chain profitability. These findings underscore the importance of optimizing technology use based on the specific characteristics of the supply chain.
Keywords
Deteriorating Items
Supply Chain
Blockchain Technology
Cold Plasma Technology
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Industrial Innovations
Volume 2, Issue 2 - Serial Number 6
Spring 2024
Pages 161-179

  • Receive Date 30 October 2024
  • Revise Date 17 November 2024
  • Accept Date 25 November 2024