Experimental trials on the performance of end-effectors for automated harvest soft fruit are constrained by seasonal limitations availability and perishability, necessitating use different sets across time. Consequently, stalk phantoms, rather than real fruit, is an attractive proposition. In this paper, a process cost-effective production stable phantoms using silicone (polydimethylsiloxane, P...

The perishability of paneer, a popular and nutritious dairy product, poses serious threat to its marketability. This study is focused on applying an optimized edible coating based Sodium caseinate (SC) clove bud essential oil paneer. ingredients, SC, glycerol, pectin solution, were using the Central Composite Rotatable Design (CCRD) response surface methodology results showed that experimental ...

in this paper, for the first time, blood inventory-routing problem (irp) is defined and a mixed integer linear programming formulation is presented. to do so, the concepts of assigned inventory, transfusion to crossmatch ratio, crossmatch release period, older-first policy and order-up-to level inventory policy along with perishability considerations are incorporated into the latest inventory-r...

In this paper, it was an attempt to be present a practical perishability inventory model. The proposed model adds using spoilage of products and variable prices within a time period to a recently published location-inventory-routing model in order to make it more realistic. Aforementioned model by integration of strategic, tactical and operational level decisions produces better results for sup...

Due to high water content and perishability, the raspberry fruit is sensitive postharvest fungal contamination losses. In this study, chitosan was used as an edible coating increase storage of raspberries, nanotechnology efficiency. The treated with emulsion containing nanoparticles (ECNPC) at 0, 2.5, 5 g L?1, stored for 9 d. Decay extension rate, phytochemical contents, including total phenoli...

Abstract In 2019, Ireland was the third-largest exporter of butter in world market but Irish prices have been more volatile compared to other dairy products. Yet, empirical research that examines price dynamics and international competitor behavior remains scarce. The Vector Error Correction Model applied data from 1970–2019, test extent which changes farm milk had an impact on prices. results ...

In recent years trade with highly perishable agricultural products like fresh fish, berries, and cut flowers has increased substantially. The perishability of these appears to challenge conventional wisdom when it comes food trade, which emphasizes the importance large shipments reduce transportation costs. this paper, gravity models several margins are estimated for salmon, a product. results ...

We study the conditions under which input-output networks can dynamically attain a competitive equilibrium, where markets clear and profits are zero. endow classical firm network model with minimal dynamical rules that reduce supply/demand imbalances excess profits. show time needed to reach equilibrium diverges infinity as system approaches an instability point beyond Hawkins-Simons condition ...

T multi-period single-sourcing problem that we address in this paper can be used as a tool for evaluating logistics network designs in a dynamic environment. We consider the assignment of retailers to facilities, taking into account the timing, location, and size of production and inventories, in the presence of various types of constraints. We formulate the problem as a nonlinear assignment pr...

In the current study, properties of key lime (Citrus X aurantiifolia) fruit which is abundantly available in north eastern part India was studied. The outcomes this work might be helpful for design and development machineries required post-harvest processing fruits. Key fruits are round or elliptical shape with average mass, volume, sphericity surface area values 74.88 ± 12.85 g, 132 13.00 ml, ...