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Asian Journal of Management Science and Applications

Asian Journal of Management Science and Applications (AJMSA)

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Asian J. of Management Science and Applications (4 papers in press)

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  • How to make decisions in rural agri-food supply chains with cold storages: policies on planting, store and sale   Order a copy of this article
    by Yue Bai 
    Abstract: In order to mitigate the deterioration of fresh agri-products, cold storages are built accelerating in rural areas. Different from traditional supply chains, it would be more flexible for the operation of rural agri-food supply chains with cold storages. The grower may not only sell the produce in in-season but also be engaged in cross-season. As a result, the grower may face both random yield and two-stage stochastic demand. How to make optimal policies in such a supply chain is a significant subject for the grower. This paper provides the grower with solutions for planting, store and sale to maximise his profit. We propose a single-period three-stage model for growers, find the solution to make the optimal planting quantity and derive the optimal rental capacity of cold storages. Numerical examples prove the reasonableness of the model and give management insights that the grower can improve planting technology and management, and demand forecast ability to make a higher profit.
    Keywords: cold storages; planting policy; fresh agri-products; supply chain management; random yield; stochastic demand.
    DOI: 10.1504/AJMSA.2023.10058170
     
  • Packing-allocation system design for non-standard agricultural products subscription service   Order a copy of this article
    by Kotomichi Matsuno, Yoshikuni Edagawa, Takahiro Ohno 
    Abstract: Most Japanese farmers send their harvested agricultural products to the Japan Agricultural Cooperative (JA) to focus on cultivation activities and to ensure a stable income. However, many nonstandard agricultural products are returned to farmers because of the strict purchasing standards set by the JA. For fruits such as peaches, colour, sweetness, and shape are strictly controlled by sorting machines and visual inspection. Consequently, problems such as decreased income for agricultural producers and increased food loss owing to waste disposal are increasing. In this study, we focus on a subscription service on a D2C platform for selling nonstandard peaches. Attributes such as colour and fruit spots were quantified using new sorting machines. To improve customer satisfaction, a packing and allocation system for peaches that maximises the value of each package while minimising the difference in product value between packages was designed and verified under different distributions of quantity and quality.
    Keywords: packing and allocation; subscription; non-standard agricultural products; appearance attributes; greedy algorithm.
    DOI: 10.1504/AJMSA.2023.10062175
     
  • Developing a framework for analysing a sharing platform in a circular economy   Order a copy of this article
    by Yoshiki Nakamura, Nozomi Oomiya, Hiroki Kozu, Kin'ya Tamaki 
    Abstract: A circular economy (CE) is an economic model that emphasises the efficient use of resources and the minimisation of waste. It is primarily crucial for two reasons. First, CE practices are essential for achieving the sustainable development goals (SDGs). Second, CE significantly impacts various business aspects, including strategies, materials and product design, business models, legal systems, and enabling conditions, resulting in a substantial economic impact. This study aims to develop sharing platforms within the CE framework. The framework used for evaluating these platforms comprises five elements: strategy, cocreation value, cyclicity, creativity, and constraint and condition. To verify the effectiveness of this framework, we apply it to six growing Japanese companies. We aim to contribute to the development of the CE sharing platform.
    Keywords: circular economy; sharing platform; sustainable development goals; SDGs; case study approach.
    DOI: 10.1504/AJMSA.2024.10067545
     
  • An optimised vehicle routing model for minimising distribution costs in cold-chain logistics   Order a copy of this article
    by Chaofan Wang, Takashi Hasuike 
    Abstract: As economies and technology evolve, cold-chain logistics has emerged as a critical component in enhancing life quality and ensuring food safety. However, challenges remain due to incomplete technology and uneven customer distribution. This study proposes a routing model that integrates external temperature fluctuations into the cost calculations for simultaneous delivery and pick-up in cold-chain logistics. The model focuses solely on external temperature and examines its impact on distribution costs by analysing transportation, cargo damage, and refrigeration costs. To address the complexities of vehicle routing for simultaneous delivery and pick-up under variable external temperatures, this study enhances ant colony optimisation and genetic algorithms. Experimental results, based on multiple iterations, demonstrate that the improved model achieves lower overall distribution costs compared to traditional models, particularly in reducing cargo loss during transport and at customer nodes. These findings offer cold-chain logistics enterprises a more efficient, cost-effective strategy to reduce losses and boost efficiency.
    Keywords: cold-chain logistics; vehicle routing problem with simultaneous delivery and pick-up; ant colony optimisation; ACO; genetic algorithm; GA.
    DOI: 10.1504/AJMSA.2024.10067963