title: Quality tracing in meat supply chains.
abstract: The aim of this study was the development of a quality tracing model for vacuum-packed lamb that is applicable in different meat supply chains. Based on the development of relevant sensory parameters, the predictive model was developed by combining a linear primary model and the Arrhenius model as the secondary model. Then a process analysis was conducted to define general requirements for the implementation of the temperature-based model into a meat supply chain. The required hardware and software for continuous temperature monitoring were developed in order to use the model under practical conditions. Further on a decision support tool was elaborated in order to use the model as an effective tool in combination with the temperature monitoring equipment for the improvement of quality and storage management within the meat logistics network. Over the long term, this overall procedure will support the reduction of food waste and will improve the resources efficiency of food production.
authors.affiliation: Institute of Animal Science, University of Bonn, Katzenburgweg 7-9, 53115 Bonn, Germany.
authors.forename: Miriam
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Mack
authors.forename: Patrick
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Dittmer
authors.forename: Marius
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Veigt
authors.forename: Mehmet
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Kus
authors.forename: Ulfert
authors.initials: U
authors.lastname: Nehmiz
authors.forename: Judith
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Kreyenschmidt
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D003661:Decision Support Techniques; D061353:Food Storage; D005523:Food Supply; D008460:Meat; D008962:Models, Theoretical; D009934:Organization and Administration; D011786:Quality Control; D012756:Sheep; D013696:Temperature
keywords: logistics network; meat quality; predictive model; quality driven distribution; shelf life; temperature monitoring