Designing a Short Supply Chain Network for Perishable Vegetables

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Introduction
The fast-moving good of choice is vegetables, which are perishable. The perishable
nature could lead to losses and damages when the products take long before reaching the
market. The vegetables require special attention when moving from the producers to the final
consumers¹. Vegetables require a short supply chain with special storage facilities that ensure
that the products stay fresh for long. The products should also move through a short chain to
avoid increases in the market costs.
Supply chain network diagram for vegetables
The producers include the farmers who grow vegetables in the firms. The products
require quick movement after harvest to prevent damages. Therefore, the retailers buy
directly from the producers and deliver directly to the customers. The few parties ensure that
the vegetables do not delay before reaching the customers. Moreover, the elimination of
delay ensures the maintenance of product quality².
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2. Ishola, Timothy. Principles of Purchasing and Supply. National Open
University of Nigeria, 2016.
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