This paper aims to identify how cold chain management is provided throughout the transportation of perishable food, as well as the role of the experience and working conditions of drivers in perishable food transportation. It draws on survey data collected from Mexican perishable food carriers with headquarters in six major cities. The results show the characteristics of the vehicles used to transport perishable food by Mexican carriers and the cooling technologies utilized by vehicles carrying different types of meat. Further, the results elucidate the work experience and training of drivers handling perishable products and problems related to cold chain transportation as a major strength, while weaknesses were those reported with loading delays and lack of widespread wireless system implementation for temperature registration. It also provides one of the first pieces of information on Mexico’s foodstuff transportation system, with the aim of designing strategies for better cold chain tracking during transportation, as a key factor in food waste reduction. It is necessary to incorporate a greater number of participants from other geographical areas of the country in order to get a more detailed overview and to determine similarities and differences between regions. This study provides baseline information for the development of appropriate logistics strategies in cold chain management.

Aung, M.M. and Chang, Y.S. (2014) ‘Traceability in a food supply chain: safety and quality perspectives’, Food Control 39: 172–84 <http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.foodcont.2013.11.007>.

Blauwens, G., De Baere, P. and Van de Voorde, E. (2002) Transport Economics, Antwerpen: Uitgeverij De Boeck.

Bogataj, M., Bogataj, L. and Vodopivec, R. (2005) ‘Stability of perishable goods in cold logistics chains’, International Journal of Production Economics 93/94: 345–56 <http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijpe.2004.06.032>.

Brooks, M.R. (2000) ‘Performance evaluation of carriers by North American companies’, Transport Reviews 20: 205–18 <http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/014416400295257>.

Bruckner, S., Albrecht, A., Petersen, B. and Kreyenschmidt, J. (2012) ‘Influence of cold chain interruptions on the shelf life of fresh pork and poultry’, International Journal of Food Science and Technology 47: 1639–46 <http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2621.2012.03014.x>.

Chen, R.Y. (2015) ‘Autonomous tracing system for backward design in food supply chain’, Food Control 51: 70–84 <http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.foodcont.2014.11.004>.

Eden, M., Raab, V., Kreyenschmidt, J., Hafliðason, T., Ólafsdóttir, G. and Bogason, S.G. (2011) ‘Continuous temperature monitoring along the chilled food supply chain’, in J. Hoorfar, J.K. Jordan, F. Butler and R. Prugger (eds), Food Chain Integrity: A Holistic Approach to Food Traceability, Safety, Quality and Authenticity, Cambridge, UK: Woodhead Publishing.

Fawcett, S.E., Taylor, J.C. and Smith, S.R. (1995) ‘The realities of operating in Mexico: an exploration of manufacturing and logistics issues’, International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management 25: 49–68 <http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/09600039510083907>.

Giannini, D., Parin, M.A., Gadaleta, L. and Carrizo, G. (2001) ‘Influence of raw material quality on quality of iced and frozen white fish products’, Journal of Food Quality 24: 527–38 <http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1745-4557.2001.tb00628.x>.

Kreyenschmidt, J. (ed.) (2008) Proceedings of the 3rd International Workshop Cold Chain Management, 2–3 June 2008, Bonn: Bonner Universitätsdruckerei.

Kreyenschmidt, J., Christiansen, H., Hübner, A., Raab, V. and Petersen, B. (2010) ‘A novel time temperature-indicator (TTI) system to support cold chain management’, International Journal of Food Science and Technology 208: 208–15 <http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2621.2009.02123.x>.

Kuo, J.C. and Chen, M.C. (2010) ‘Developing an advanced multi-temperature joint distribution system for the food cold chain’, Food Control 21: 559–66 <http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.foodcont.2009.08.007>.

Likar, K. and Jevšnik, M. (2006) ‘Cold chain maintaining in food trade’, Food Control 17: 108–13 <http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.foodcont.2004.09.009>.

Mai, N., Bogason, S.G., Arason, S., Árnason, S.V. and Matthíasson, T.G. (2010) ‘Benefits of traceability in fish supply chains – case studies’, British Food Journal 112: 976–1002 <http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/00070701011074354>.

McKinnon, A. (2007) CO2 Emissions from Freight Transport in the UK, Edinburgh: Logistics Research Centre, Heriot-Watt University.

Matopoulos, M., Vlachopoulou, M., Manthou, V. and Manos, B. (2007) ‘A conceptual framework for supply chain collaboration: empirical evidence from the agri-food industry’, Supply Chain Management: An International Journal 12: 177–86 <http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/13598540710742491>.

Montanari, R. (2008) ‘Cold chain tracking: a managerial perspective’, Trends in Food Science and Technology 19: 425–31 <http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.tifs.2008.03.009>.

Morales, P.C.G. and De la Torre, M.M.E. (2006) Características del Transporte Refrigerado en México [pdf], Secretaría de Comunicaciones y Transportes, Instituto Mexicano del transporte (Publicación Técnica No 297), Sanfandila, Qro <www.imt.mx/archivos/Publicaciones/PublicacionTecnica/pt297.pdf> [accessed 11 March 2015].

Naim, M.M., Potter, A.T., Mason, R.J. and Bateman, N. (2006) ‘The role of transport flexibility in logistics provision’, The International Journal of Logistics Management 17: 297–311 <http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/09574090610717491>.

Olsson, A. (2004) ‘Temperature controlled supply chains call for improved knowledge and shared responsibilities’, in H. Aronsson (ed.), Proceedings of the 16th Annual Conference NOFOMA, Logistics Management, Linköping, Sweden, pp. 569–82.

Ovca, A. and Jevšnik, M. (2009) ‘Maintaining a cold chain from purchase to the home and at home: consumer opinions’, Food Control 20: 167–72 <http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.foodcont.2008.03.010>.

Öz, B., Özkan, T. and Lajunen, T. (2010) ‘An investigation of the relationship between organizational climate and professional drivers’ driver behaviours’, Safety Science 48: 1484–9 <http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ssci.2010.07.009>.

Patterson, Z., Ewing, G.O. and Haider, M. (2008) ‘The potential for premium-intermodal services to reduce freight CO2 emissions in the Quebec City-Windsor Corridor’, Transportation Research Part D: Transport and Environment 13: 1–9 <http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.trd.2007.10.001>.

Peck, H., Abley, J., Christopher, M., Haywood, M., Saw, R., Rutherford, C. and Strathen, M. (2003) Creating Resilient Supply Chains: A Practical Guide, Cranfield: Cranfield University.

Prentice, B.E. and McLachlin, R. (2008) ‘Refrigerated food transport from Canada to Mexico: cold chain challenges’, Journal of the Transportation Research Forum 47: 119–31 <http://dx.doi.org/10.5399/osu/jtrf.47.2.1721>.

Raab, V., Bruckner, S., Beierle, E., Kampmann, Y., Petersen, B. and Kreyenschmidt, J. (2008) ‘Generic model for the prediction of remaining shelf life in support of cold chain management in pork and poultry supply chains’, Journal on Chain and Network Science 8: 59–73 <http://dx.doi.org/10.3920/JCNS2008.x089>.

Raab, V., Petersen, B. and Kreyenschmidt, J. (2011) ‘Temperature monitoring in meat supply chains’, British Food Journal 113: 1267–89 <http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/00070701111177683>.

Regattieri, A., Gamberi, M. and Manzini, R. (2007) ‘Traceability of food products: general framework and experimental evidence’, Journal of Food Engineering 81: 347–56 <http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jfoodeng.2006.10.032>.

Rodríguez, V., Amorrortu, I. and Álvarez, M.J. (2011) ‘Setting parameters in the cold chain’ Tecnura 15: 71–81.

Rossaint, S. and Kreyenschmidt, J. (2014) ‘Intelligent label: a new way to support food waste reduction’, Proceedings of the ICE: Waste and Resource Management <http://dx.doi.org/10.1680/warm.13.00035>.

Salin, V. and Nayga, R.M. Jr (2003) ‘A cold chain network for food exports to developing countries’, International Journal of Physical Distribution and Logistics Management 33: 918–33 <http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/09600030310508717>.

Sanchez-Rodrigues, V., Stantchev, D., Potter, A., Naim, M. and Whiteing, A. (2008) ‘Establishing a transport operation focused uncertainty model for the supply chain’, International Journal of Physical Distribution and Logistics Management 38: 388–411 <http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/09600030810882807>.

Sanchez-Rodrigues, V., Potter, A. and Naim, M.M. (2010) ‘The impact of logistics uncertainty on sustainable transport operations’, International Journal of Physical Distribution and Logistics Management 40: 61–83 <http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/09600031011018046>.

Savage, I. (2013) ‘Reflections on the economics of transportation safety’, Research in Transportation Economics 43: 1–8 <http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/09600030810882807>.

Stank, T.P. and Goldsby, T.J. (2000) ‘A framework for transportation decision making in an integrated supply chain’, Supply Chain Management: An International Journal 5: 71–8 <http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/13598540010319984>.

Storøy, J., Senneset, G., Forås, E., Olsen, P., Karlsen, K.M. and Frederiksen, M. (2008) ‘Improving traceability in seafood production’, in T.E. Børresen (ed.), Improving Seafood Products for the Consumer, Part VI Seafood Traceability to Regain Consumer Confidence, Cambridge, UK: Woodhead Publishing Limited.

Ta, H.P., Choo, H.L. and Sum, C.C. (2000) ‘Transportation concerns of foreign firms in China’, International Journal of Physical distribution and Logistics 30: 35–54 <http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/09600030010307975>.

Tsironi, T., Gogou, E., Velliou, E. and Taoukis, P.S. (2008) ‘Application and validation of the TTI based chill chain management system SMAS (Safety Monitoring and Assurance System) on shelf-life optimization of vacuum packed chilled tuna’, International Journal of Food Microbiology 128: 108–15 <http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2008.07.025>.

Van der Vorst, G.A.J. and Beulens, A.J.M. (2002) ‘Identifying sources of uncertainty to generate supply chain redesign strategies’, International Journal of Physical Distribution and Logistics Management 32: 409–30 <http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/09600030210437951>.

Vanden Bloomen, D.R. and Purvanov Petrov, I. (1994) ‘Logistics in Bulgaria: concepts for new market expansion’, International Journal of Physical Distribution and Logistics Management 24: 30–6 <http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/09600039410060011>.

Wang, T., Zhang, Z. and Zhang, X. (2010) ‘Fish product quality evaluation based on temperature monitoring in cold chain’, African Journal of Biotechnology 9: 6146–51 <http://dx.doi.org/10.5897/AJB09.1344>.

Williams, G.J. (2011). Data Mining with Rattle and R: The Art of Excavating Data for Knowledge Discovery, New York: Springer.

Winter, M.A. and Knemeyer, A.M. (2013) ‘Exploring the integration of sustainability and supply chain management: current state and opportunities for future inquiry’, International Journal of Physical Distribution and Logistics Management 43: 18–38 <http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/09600031311293237>.

Zhang, J., Liu, L., Mu, W., Moga, L.M. and Zhang, X. (2009) ‘Development of temperature-managed traceability system for frozen and chilled food during storage and transportation’, Journal of Food, Agriculture and Environment 7: 28–31.

Aung, M.M. and Chang, Y.S. (2014) ‘Traceability in a food supply chain: safety and quality perspectives’, Food Control 39: 172–84 <http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.foodcont.2013.11.007>.

Blauwens, G., De Baere, P. and Van de Voorde, E. (2002) Transport Economics, Antwerpen: Uitgeverij De Boeck.

Bogataj, M., Bogataj, L. and Vodopivec, R. (2005) ‘Stability of perishable goods in cold logistics chains’, International Journal of Production Economics 93/94: 345–56 <http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijpe.2004.06.032>.

Brooks, M.R. (2000) ‘Performance evaluation of carriers by North American companies’, Transport Reviews 20: 205–18 <http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/014416400295257>.

Bruckner, S., Albrecht, A., Petersen, B. and Kreyenschmidt, J. (2012) ‘Influence of cold chain interruptions on the shelf life of fresh pork and poultry’, International Journal of Food Science and Technology 47: 1639–46 <http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2621.2012.03014.x>.

Chen, R.Y. (2015) ‘Autonomous tracing system for backward design in food supply chain’, Food Control 51: 70–84 <http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.foodcont.2014.11.004>.

Eden, M., Raab, V., Kreyenschmidt, J., Hafliðason, T., Ólafsdóttir, G. and Bogason, S.G. (2011) ‘Continuous temperature monitoring along the chilled food supply chain’, in J. Hoorfar, J.K. Jordan, F. Butler and R. Prugger (eds), Food Chain Integrity: A Holistic Approach to Food Traceability, Safety, Quality and Authenticity, Cambridge, UK: Woodhead Publishing.

Fawcett, S.E., Taylor, J.C. and Smith, S.R. (1995) ‘The realities of operating in Mexico: an exploration of manufacturing and logistics issues’, International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management 25: 49–68 <http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/09600039510083907>.

Giannini, D., Parin, M.A., Gadaleta, L. and Carrizo, G. (2001) ‘Influence of raw material quality on quality of iced and frozen white fish products’, Journal of Food Quality 24: 527–38 <http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1745-4557.2001.tb00628.x>.

Kreyenschmidt, J. (ed.) (2008) Proceedings of the 3rd International Workshop Cold Chain Management, 2–3 June 2008, Bonn: Bonner Universitätsdruckerei.

Kreyenschmidt, J., Christiansen, H., Hübner, A., Raab, V. and Petersen, B. (2010) ‘A novel time temperature-indicator (TTI) system to support cold chain management’, International Journal of Food Science and Technology 208: 208–15 <http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2621.2009.02123.x>.

Kuo, J.C. and Chen, M.C. (2010) ‘Developing an advanced multi-temperature joint distribution system for the food cold chain’, Food Control 21: 559–66 <http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.foodcont.2009.08.007>.

Likar, K. and Jevšnik, M. (2006) ‘Cold chain maintaining in food trade’, Food Control 17: 108–13 <http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.foodcont.2004.09.009>.

Mai, N., Bogason, S.G., Arason, S., Árnason, S.V. and Matthíasson, T.G. (2010) ‘Benefits of traceability in fish supply chains – case studies’, British Food Journal 112: 976–1002 <http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/00070701011074354>.

McKinnon, A. (2007) CO2 Emissions from Freight Transport in the UK, Edinburgh: Logistics Research Centre, Heriot-Watt University.

Matopoulos, M., Vlachopoulou, M., Manthou, V. and Manos, B. (2007) ‘A conceptual framework for supply chain collaboration: empirical evidence from the agri-food industry’, Supply Chain Management: An International Journal 12: 177–86 <http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/13598540710742491>.

Montanari, R. (2008) ‘Cold chain tracking: a managerial perspective’, Trends in Food Science and Technology 19: 425–31 <http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.tifs.2008.03.009>.

Morales, P.C.G. and De la Torre, M.M.E. (2006) Características del Transporte Refrigerado en México [pdf], Secretaría de Comunicaciones y Transportes, Instituto Mexicano del transporte (Publicación Técnica No 297), Sanfandila, Qro <www.imt.mx/archivos/Publicaciones/PublicacionTecnica/pt297.pdf> [accessed 11 March 2015].

Naim, M.M., Potter, A.T., Mason, R.J. and Bateman, N. (2006) ‘The role of transport flexibility in logistics provision’, The International Journal of Logistics Management 17: 297–311 <http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/09574090610717491>.

Olsson, A. (2004) ‘Temperature controlled supply chains call for improved knowledge and shared responsibilities’, in H. Aronsson (ed.), Proceedings of the 16th Annual Conference NOFOMA, Logistics Management, Linköping, Sweden, pp. 569–82.

Ovca, A. and Jevšnik, M. (2009) ‘Maintaining a cold chain from purchase to the home and at home: consumer opinions’, Food Control 20: 167–72 <http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.foodcont.2008.03.010>.

Öz, B., Özkan, T. and Lajunen, T. (2010) ‘An investigation of the relationship between organizational climate and professional drivers’ driver behaviours’, Safety Science 48: 1484–9 <http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ssci.2010.07.009>.

Patterson, Z., Ewing, G.O. and Haider, M. (2008) ‘The potential for premium-intermodal services to reduce freight CO2 emissions in the Quebec City-Windsor Corridor’, Transportation Research Part D: Transport and Environment 13: 1–9 <http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.trd.2007.10.001>.

Peck, H., Abley, J., Christopher, M., Haywood, M., Saw, R., Rutherford, C. and Strathen, M. (2003) Creating Resilient Supply Chains: A Practical Guide, Cranfield: Cranfield University.

Prentice, B.E. and McLachlin, R. (2008) ‘Refrigerated food transport from Canada to Mexico: cold chain challenges’, Journal of the Transportation Research Forum 47: 119–31 <http://dx.doi.org/10.5399/osu/jtrf.47.2.1721>.

Raab, V., Bruckner, S., Beierle, E., Kampmann, Y., Petersen, B. and Kreyenschmidt, J. (2008) ‘Generic model for the prediction of remaining shelf life in support of cold chain management in pork and poultry supply chains’, Journal on Chain and Network Science 8: 59–73 <http://dx.doi.org/10.3920/JCNS2008.x089>.

Raab, V., Petersen, B. and Kreyenschmidt, J. (2011) ‘Temperature monitoring in meat supply chains’, British Food Journal 113: 1267–89 <http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/00070701111177683>.

Regattieri, A., Gamberi, M. and Manzini, R. (2007) ‘Traceability of food products: general framework and experimental evidence’, Journal of Food Engineering 81: 347–56 <http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jfoodeng.2006.10.032>.

Rodríguez, V., Amorrortu, I. and Álvarez, M.J. (2011) ‘Setting parameters in the cold chain’ Tecnura 15: 71–81.

Rossaint, S. and Kreyenschmidt, J. (2014) ‘Intelligent label: a new way to support food waste reduction’, Proceedings of the ICE: Waste and Resource Management <http://dx.doi.org/10.1680/warm.13.00035>.

Salin, V. and Nayga, R.M. Jr (2003) ‘A cold chain network for food exports to developing countries’, International Journal of Physical Distribution and Logistics Management 33: 918–33 <http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/09600030310508717>.

Sanchez-Rodrigues, V., Stantchev, D., Potter, A., Naim, M. and Whiteing, A. (2008) ‘Establishing a transport operation focused uncertainty model for the supply chain’, International Journal of Physical Distribution and Logistics Management 38: 388–411 <http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/09600030810882807>.

Sanchez-Rodrigues, V., Potter, A. and Naim, M.M. (2010) ‘The impact of logistics uncertainty on sustainable transport operations’, International Journal of Physical Distribution and Logistics Management 40: 61–83 <http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/09600031011018046>.

Savage, I. (2013) ‘Reflections on the economics of transportation safety’, Research in Transportation Economics 43: 1–8 <http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/09600030810882807>.

Stank, T.P. and Goldsby, T.J. (2000) ‘A framework for transportation decision making in an integrated supply chain’, Supply Chain Management: An International Journal 5: 71–8 <http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/13598540010319984>.

Storøy, J., Senneset, G., Forås, E., Olsen, P., Karlsen, K.M. and Frederiksen, M. (2008) ‘Improving traceability in seafood production’, in T.E. Børresen (ed.), Improving Seafood Products for the Consumer, Part VI Seafood Traceability to Regain Consumer Confidence, Cambridge, UK: Woodhead Publishing Limited.

Ta, H.P., Choo, H.L. and Sum, C.C. (2000) ‘Transportation concerns of foreign firms in China’, International Journal of Physical distribution and Logistics 30: 35–54 <http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/09600030010307975>.

Tsironi, T., Gogou, E., Velliou, E. and Taoukis, P.S. (2008) ‘Application and validation of the TTI based chill chain management system SMAS (Safety Monitoring and Assurance System) on shelf-life optimization of vacuum packed chilled tuna’, International Journal of Food Microbiology 128: 108–15 <http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2008.07.025>.

Van der Vorst, G.A.J. and Beulens, A.J.M. (2002) ‘Identifying sources of uncertainty to generate supply chain redesign strategies’, International Journal of Physical Distribution and Logistics Management 32: 409–30 <http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/09600030210437951>.

Vanden Bloomen, D.R. and Purvanov Petrov, I. (1994) ‘Logistics in Bulgaria: concepts for new market expansion’, International Journal of Physical Distribution and Logistics Management 24: 30–6 <http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/09600039410060011>.

Wang, T., Zhang, Z. and Zhang, X. (2010) ‘Fish product quality evaluation based on temperature monitoring in cold chain’, African Journal of Biotechnology 9: 6146–51 <http://dx.doi.org/10.5897/AJB09.1344>.

Williams, G.J. (2011). Data Mining with Rattle and R: The Art of Excavating Data for Knowledge Discovery, New York: Springer.

Winter, M.A. and Knemeyer, A.M. (2013) ‘Exploring the integration of sustainability and supply chain management: current state and opportunities for future inquiry’, International Journal of Physical Distribution and Logistics Management 43: 18–38 <http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/09600031311293237>.

Zhang, J., Liu, L., Mu, W., Moga, L.M. and Zhang, X. (2009) ‘Development of temperature-managed traceability system for frozen and chilled food during storage and transportation’, Journal of Food, Agriculture and Environment 7: 28–31.

Aung, M.M. and Chang, Y.S. (2014) ‘Traceability in a food supply chain: safety and quality perspectives’, Food Control 39: 172–84 <http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.foodcont.2013.11.007>.

Blauwens, G., De Baere, P. and Van de Voorde, E. (2002) Transport Economics, Antwerpen: Uitgeverij De Boeck.

Bogataj, M., Bogataj, L. and Vodopivec, R. (2005) ‘Stability of perishable goods in cold logistics chains’, International Journal of Production Economics 93/94: 345–56 <http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijpe.2004.06.032>.

Brooks, M.R. (2000) ‘Performance evaluation of carriers by North American companies’, Transport Reviews 20: 205–18 <http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/014416400295257>.

Bruckner, S., Albrecht, A., Petersen, B. and Kreyenschmidt, J. (2012) ‘Influence of cold chain interruptions on the shelf life of fresh pork and poultry’, International Journal of Food Science and Technology 47: 1639–46 <http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2621.2012.03014.x>.

Chen, R.Y. (2015) ‘Autonomous tracing system for backward design in food supply chain’, Food Control 51: 70–84 <http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.foodcont.2014.11.004>.

Eden, M., Raab, V., Kreyenschmidt, J., Hafliðason, T., Ólafsdóttir, G. and Bogason, S.G. (2011) ‘Continuous temperature monitoring along the chilled food supply chain’, in J. Hoorfar, J.K. Jordan, F. Butler and R. Prugger (eds), Food Chain Integrity: A Holistic Approach to Food Traceability, Safety, Quality and Authenticity, Cambridge, UK: Woodhead Publishing.

Fawcett, S.E., Taylor, J.C. and Smith, S.R. (1995) ‘The realities of operating in Mexico: an exploration of manufacturing and logistics issues’, International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management 25: 49–68 <http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/09600039510083907>.

Giannini, D., Parin, M.A., Gadaleta, L. and Carrizo, G. (2001) ‘Influence of raw material quality on quality of iced and frozen white fish products’, Journal of Food Quality 24: 527–38 <http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1745-4557.2001.tb00628.x>.

Kreyenschmidt, J. (ed.) (2008) Proceedings of the 3rd International Workshop Cold Chain Management, 2–3 June 2008, Bonn: Bonner Universitätsdruckerei.

Kreyenschmidt, J., Christiansen, H., Hübner, A., Raab, V. and Petersen, B. (2010) ‘A novel time temperature-indicator (TTI) system to support cold chain management’, International Journal of Food Science and Technology 208: 208–15 <http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2621.2009.02123.x>.

Kuo, J.C. and Chen, M.C. (2010) ‘Developing an advanced multi-temperature joint distribution system for the food cold chain’, Food Control 21: 559–66 <http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.foodcont.2009.08.007>.

Likar, K. and Jevšnik, M. (2006) ‘Cold chain maintaining in food trade’, Food Control 17: 108–13 <http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.foodcont.2004.09.009>.

Mai, N., Bogason, S.G., Arason, S., Árnason, S.V. and Matthíasson, T.G. (2010) ‘Benefits of traceability in fish supply chains – case studies’, British Food Journal 112: 976–1002 <http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/00070701011074354>.

McKinnon, A. (2007) CO2 Emissions from Freight Transport in the UK, Edinburgh: Logistics Research Centre, Heriot-Watt University.

Matopoulos, M., Vlachopoulou, M., Manthou, V. and Manos, B. (2007) ‘A conceptual framework for supply chain collaboration: empirical evidence from the agri-food industry’, Supply Chain Management: An International Journal 12: 177–86 <http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/13598540710742491>.

Montanari, R. (2008) ‘Cold chain tracking: a managerial perspective’, Trends in Food Science and Technology 19: 425–31 <http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.tifs.2008.03.009>.

Morales, P.C.G. and De la Torre, M.M.E. (2006) Características del Transporte Refrigerado en México [pdf], Secretaría de Comunicaciones y Transportes, Instituto Mexicano del transporte (Publicación Técnica No 297), Sanfandila, Qro <www.imt.mx/archivos/Publicaciones/PublicacionTecnica/pt297.pdf> [accessed 11 March 2015].

Naim, M.M., Potter, A.T., Mason, R.J. and Bateman, N. (2006) ‘The role of transport flexibility in logistics provision’, The International Journal of Logistics Management 17: 297–311 <http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/09574090610717491>.

Olsson, A. (2004) ‘Temperature controlled supply chains call for improved knowledge and shared responsibilities’, in H. Aronsson (ed.), Proceedings of the 16th Annual Conference NOFOMA, Logistics Management, Linköping, Sweden, pp. 569–82.

Ovca, A. and Jevšnik, M. (2009) ‘Maintaining a cold chain from purchase to the home and at home: consumer opinions’, Food Control 20: 167–72 <http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.foodcont.2008.03.010>.

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Patterson, Z., Ewing, G.O. and Haider, M. (2008) ‘The potential for premium-intermodal services to reduce freight CO2 emissions in the Quebec City-Windsor Corridor’, Transportation Research Part D: Transport and Environment 13: 1–9 <http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.trd.2007.10.001>.

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