Identification and Ranking of Factors Affecting the Quality of Honey in the Supply Chain

Abdollahzadeh, Sohrab; Ghafarizadeh, Hanieah

doi:10.22034/iaes.2023.1999032.1985

Identification and Ranking of Factors Affecting the Quality of Honey in the Supply Chain

Document Type : Research Paper

Authors

¹ Associate Professor, Department of Industrial Engineering, Faculty of Industrial Technologies, Urmia University of Technology

² Master's degree, Department of Industrial Engineering, Urmia University of Technology

10.22034/iaes.2023.1999032.1985

Abstract

Abstract
Introduction: The aim of the current research is to provide an approach to identify and rank factors affecting quality in the honey supply chain.
Materials and methods: Honey supply chain has three levels of supply, processing and distribution and includes four stages of queen breeding, honey production, separation of honey from wax and processing, packaging, storage and distribution. In terms of purpose, the current research is applied and its statistical population is the honey supply chain of West Azerbaijan Province. In terms of the data collection method, it is descriptive-survey and in terms of the subject, it is a field research. The opinions of 6 experts in the beekeeping and honey industry have been used.
Results: In accordance with the proposed approach of the current research, firstly by studying reliable scientific sources and interviewing experts, 20 factors were identified at different levels of the supply chain. Using the fuzzy Delphi method with a spectrum of 5 and two rounds of repetition, 16 main factors were selected by experts. Selected factors were ranked using SWARA method. Finally, based on monitoring the current situation, solutions to improve chain performance at different levels were presented.
Conclusion and discussion: pests and diseases, external factors, hydroxymethylfurfural, vegetation, management practices, processing and packaging methods, bee breed, container type and storage conditions, nutrition, harvest season, Harvesting type, hive type, colony population, honey storage containers, climatic conditions and geographical location were prioritized respectively.

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Main Subjects

Management and Production

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