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A Study on Management of Inventory Practices in Dairy Cold Chain
Subject area: Management and Commerce · Area of research: Marketing
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV9I6-1712627
Abstract
This study examines how inventory practices within the dairy cold chain influence product freshness, spoilage rates, operational efficiency, and retailer profitability. Dairy products are highly perishable, and even small lapses in temperature control or stock rotation can lead to considerable losses. Retailers must maintain proper storage, follow effective stock rotation methods such as FIFO and FEFO, and ensure continuous monitoring of refrigeration systems. The research highlights that efficient practices?including frequent inventory checks, FEFO-based rotation, real-time temperature monitoring, and well-maintained cold storage?significantly reduce spoilage and enhance product quality. However, challenges such as inconsistent power supply, limited infrastructure, high refrigeration costs, and lack of training affect inventory accuracy and cold chain integrity. The study concludes that adopting systematic, technology-supported inventory management practices can strengthen food safety, reduce wastage, and improve retailer profitability within the dairy cold chain.
Keywords
Dairy Cold Chain, Inventory Management, Stock Rotation, FEFO, Spoilage Control, Cold Storage, Perishability, Refrigeration Practices, Retailer Operations.
How to cite this paper
@article{1712627,
author = {M. Yogeswarbabu, DR T.V.S.S. Swathi},
title = {A Study on Management of Inventory Practices in Dairy Cold Chain},
journal = {Iconic Research And Engineering Journals},
year = {2025},
volume = {9},
number = {6},
pages = {667-671},
issn = {2456-8880},
url = {https://www.irejournals.com/formatedpaper/1712627.pdf},
abstract = {This study examines how inventory practices within the dairy cold chain influence product freshness, spoilage rates, operational efficiency, and retailer profitability. Dairy products are highly perishable, and even small lapses in temperature control or stock rotation can lead to considerable losses. Retailers must maintain proper storage, follow effective stock rotation methods such as FIFO and FEFO, and ensure continuous monitoring of refrigeration systems. The research highlights that efficient practices?including frequent inventory checks, FEFO-based rotation, real-time temperature monitoring, and well-maintained cold storage?significantly reduce spoilage and enhance product quality. However, challenges such as inconsistent power supply, limited infrastructure, high refrigeration costs, and lack of training affect inventory accuracy and cold chain integrity. The study concludes that adopting systematic, technology-supported inventory management practices can strengthen food safety, reduce wastage, and improve retailer profitability within the dairy cold chain.},
keywords = {Dairy Cold Chain, Inventory Management, Stock Rotation, FEFO, Spoilage Control, Cold Storage, Perishability, Refrigeration Practices, Retailer Operations.},
month = {December},
doi = {https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV9I6-1712627}
}