Cold Chain Logistics Management and Operations: Problems and Suggestions in the Post-Epidemic Era

Abstract

The outbreak of the COVID-19 epidemic has brought unprecedented challenges to global food supply chains, and cold chain logistics, which involves the transportation and storage of temperature-sensitive foods, has become a key area of concern. The ongoing incidence of infections from abroad that are imported due to the cold chain, which has negatively damaged the cold chain logistics sector. In China, monitoring and maintaining cold chain logistics still presents a few challenges despite the industry's fast expansion. Therefore, it is essential to conduct a comprehensive analysis of the problems and challenges faced by the cold chain logistics industry in China and to develop effective strategies and measures to enhance the management and control of the cold chain logistics industry. The purpose of this study is to offer insightful analysis and suggestions for enhancing the security and effectiveness of China's cold chain logistics sector in the post-epidemic age.