A Comparison of Handling System for Fresh Tomatoes From Packing Plant to Retail

Robert C. Mongelli

ISBN 10: 1390536254 ISBN 13: 9781390536256

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Language: English

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Print on Demand. This book analyzes the complexities of transporting and handling fresh tomatoes from packing plants to retail stores, offering a comprehensive assessment of various systems and their associated costs. The author explores four distinct shipping systems used from packing plant to wholesale warehouse, three delivery systems from warehouse to retail store, and one system for handling within the retail store. Through a detailed examination of labor, equipment, and materials costs, this book provides valuable insights into the optimization of tomato handling and distribution, highlighting the benefits and drawbacks of each system. By delving into the intricacies of fresh tomato transportation, this book contributes to a broader understanding of agricultural supply chain management and the factors that influence the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of food distribution systems. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

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A Comparison of Handling System for Fresh Tomatoes From Packing Plant to Retail

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Forgotten Books

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2024

Language

English

ISBN 10

1390536254

ISBN 13

9781390536256

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Paperback

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Understand how different handling systems affect costs from packing plant to store.

This study analyzes how four shipping systems and three delivery methods influence labor, equipment, and material costs for fresh tomatoes. It covers packing plant to wholesale warehouse, wholesale to retail store, and in-store handling, using real-world data from multiple US regions.

The book compares handstacked, palletized, pallet-pool, and slipsheet systems, detailing how each stage adds to the total cost per carton. It highlights how facility choices and transport practices can change overall efficiency and cost outcomes. Readers will get a concrete look at what drives costs in tomato handling and distribution.

Clear, system-by-system cost analysis from packing to retail display
Practical breakdown of labor, equipment, and transportation factors
Insights into how different handling choices affect efficiency and expenses
Context from real-world studies across major producing and distributing regions

Ideal for readers involved in agricultural logistics, supply chain planning, or farm-to-retail operations who want tangible cost comparisons.

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