A Guideline for Enhancing F&B Quality Through IoT-Based Real-Time Temperature in Cold-Chain Process Flow

Cold-chain process flow is crucial for preserving the safety and quality of perishable food products, especially in the food and beverage (F&B) industry. As time goes on, the supply chain has become more complex, and traditional methods often fail to effectively monitor temperature during transit. This issue has led to delays, temperature abuse, and negatively affects food quality, such as spoilage and contamination, which can pose serious risks to food safety. This paper aims to explore how the integration of IoT technology can help to improve real-time monitoring and operational visibility in cold-chain processes. The main objectives of this paper are to identify the IoT-enabled cold-chain process flow, the impacts of the process flow, and to propose practical guidelines for safer and more efficient cold-chain process flow practices in the F&B industry. A qualitative research approach is used which is combining semi-structured interviews and structured observations to gather data from industry practitioners. While the results are still in progress, this study presents a conceptual foundation for the implications of IoT with an understanding of how it can practically improve food quality, safety, and compliance. The expected results are to develop future cold-chain guidelines to better communicate, coordinate, and manage disputes and risks related to the F&B supply chain processes.

Cold-chain, Food and Beverage, IoT, real-time temperature, supply chain

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