Abstract

To more precisely evaluate the performance of green cold chain for agricultural products, this study presents an evaluation system which allows a cold chain logistics enterprise be evaluated in its financial, operational and environmental aspects. As the quality of agricultural products is definitely important, developing green cold chain for agricultural products becomes one main concern in logistics industry. Based on these affecting factors of the evaluation system, suggestions can be raised to the logistics enterprise for improving its performance on green cold chains.

Keywords:

Agricultural products, green cold chain, logistics enterprise, performance evaluation,

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