SPEAKER

Silvia Estrada-Flores is Principal Consultant and founder of Food Chain Intelligence, a Sydney-based, niche consultancy firm that specializes in the application and evaluation of innovative technology in food supply chains. Prior to founding her consultancy business, she held senior R&D roles in Mabe (a multinational home appliance manufacturer) and CSIRO Food & Nutritional Sciences.
Silvia graduated from the National University of Mexico with a bachelor's degree in Food Engineering. In 1997 she received her PhD in mathematical modelling of refrigeration systems from Massey University (New Zealand). In 2007 Silvia completed a Graduate Certificate in Food Business Management from Monash University (Australia).
Silvia has served in FAO and WHO international committees developing standards and guidance for the safe handling and transport of fresh produce in the past 5 years. She is a member of the International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR), the Logistics Association of Australia (LAA), the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) and the Strategic and Competitive Intelligence Professionals (SCIP).
Silvia has published over 60 industry reports, articles and book chapters on aspects. She holds editorial roles in international scientific journals in refrigeration and food technology. She discusses current industry trends and events in her e-newsletter 'Chain of Thought' and blog 'Chain of Events'.
In 2008 Silvia was awarded the Logistics Development Award by the Logistics Association of Australia and CHEP Asia Pacific.

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DATE: Thu March 24

TOPIC

Perishable Supply Chains

In 2006, the value of food products traded worldwide was an estimated US$665 billion. About 52% of this value was contributed by foods that require refrigeration during production, storage, transport and distribution.

Products that require special temperature ranges during distribution present more challenges than items that are not sensitive to temperature. Among those challenges, maintaining a seamless cold chain is paramount. The quality of both frozen and chilled products depends on the level of service that each player in the chain – from producers through to manufacturers to retailers – provides for that product.

Further, even in cases where all the technical elements for the ‘ideal cold chain’ can be in place, a lack of coordination and transparency amongst supply chain players can be detrimental to the safety and quality of sensitive foods or pharmaceutical products.

This presentation will provide a broad review of the drivers and trends propelling the use of innovative technologies in cold chain logistics.

Case studies will highlight the application of emerging technologies in:
a) Tracking, traceability and monitoring for safety and quality (including RFID).
b) Innovation in refrigerated transport.
c) Innovation in thermal packaging for vaccines and foods.
d) Innovation in value adding services.

Examples will include the management of chilled and frozen foods and pharmaceutical products. The effect of supply chain relationships on the establishment of an optimum cold chain will also be analysed. Finally, some cost-benefits aspects of technology uptake in cold chain logistics will also be discussed.

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Register by Friday March 18. Cancellations after this date cannot be refunded. If you have any queries call LAA Ltd on 1300 651 911 or 02 9635 3422.

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