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Maintaining Cold Chain IntegritySowinski, Lara L.?Food Logistics?134?(Nov/Dec 2011): 37-40.打开语音浏览器的匹配项突出显示摘要 (概要)翻译摘要Sometimes the carrier will be instructed to run a refrigerated unit at a continuous setting, where the refrigeration unit remains in the on position in order to maintain a set temperature throughout the Hfe of the load, explains [Bob Biesterfeld]. But thats more expensive for a carrier compared to operating the refrigeration unit in a start/stop mode, which turns the reefer unit on and off to keep the load within a certain temperature range.全文文献翻译全文文献HeadnoteNumerous factors are furthering improvements in the cold chain, including legislative regulations, consumer demands, and globalization.Managing a food supply chain has inherent challenges that require all players in the supply chain to adhere to stringent operational practices in order to ensure the product is safe for consumption once it reaches the end consumer. When fresh or frozen foods are being transported, especially in a global supply chain, the procedures and equipment needed to maintain the integrity of the cold chain are elevated to a more critical role.Food safety and quality are driversTwo issues that continue to drive best practices for managing the cold chain are food safety and food quality, according to Bob Biesterfeld, director of transportation, produce sourcing, for CH. Robinson.From a legislative standpoint, weve had different versions of the Sanitary Food Transportation Act in place since 1990, he says. In general, the regulations assure that certain requirements related to food transportation are being met along the supply chain from shipper, to carrier, to receiver.Among other responsibilities, the shipper is charged with inspecting the equipment that will transport the product to the final destination.Typically, the shipper is looking at the condition of the trailer to make sure the walls are in place, that there are no holes in the roof or floor, and that the trailer is c