Cold Storage Optimization for Pharmaceuticals and Produce: A Systematic Literature Review

Cold Storage Optimization for Pharmaceuticals and Produce:

A Systematic Literature Review

ANISHA RAO ^a, SHIVANSH ARORA ^b, SHUBH GUPTA ^c,  SIDDHARTH SAGAR ^d,

SIDHANT KOTHRIWAL ^e, SIYA SANSARE ^f

1. a) SYBBA Student, ASMSOC NMIMS University, Mumbai)
2. b) SYBBA Student, ASMSOC NMIMS University, Mumbai)
3. c) SYBBA Student, ASMSOC NMIMS University, Mumbai)
4. d) SYBBA Student, ASMSOC NMIMS University, Mumbai)
5. e) SYBBA Student, ASMSOC NMIMS University, Mumbai)
6. f) SYBBA Student, ASMSOC NMIMS University, Mumbai)

Abstract

This research paper is a Systematic Literature Review on the various methods of optimization of the Cold Storage Chain (CSC). A review of articles from 2000-2022 has been conducted. This paper focuses on two applications of cold-chain namely pharmaceuticals and produce. The entire range of cold chain evolution along with recent developments like the Internet of Things and blockchain technology have been reviewed. Various techniques studied in the literature are CPLEX, Bayesian network, and fuzzy MCDM methods. Newer concepts like economic benefit along with ecological benefit in terms of minimizing the carbon footprint have been introduced. From the review, it is concluded that optimization of the cold chain can help deliver life-saving healthcare to remote rural areas and greatly reduce food waste.

Keywords: Cold-Supply-chain, Cold-storage, Cold chain, Optimization of Cold-chain, Vaccine supply chain, Agricultural produce supply chain, Supply chain of pharmaceutical products.