TY  - JOUR
AB  - Purpose The purpose of this paper is to identify the obstacles that impede cold chain implementation in developing countries.Design/methodology/approach A grounded theory methodology was employed to execute this research. Eight semi-structured, in-depth interviews were conducted with senior managers in Vietnam. In addition, consistent with grounded theory guidelines, the authors utilized archival data to facilitate theory development.Findings The results of the analysis revealed a total of ten key obstacles: deficient professional skills, lack of quality and safety-control measures, high concentration of intermediaries, poor infrastructure, lack of information systems, high cost of installation and operation, inadequate education and training at farmer level, deficiency of standardization, lack of government support for local businesses and social norms.Originality/value Although many authors have recognized the enormity of food wastage and limited employment of cold chain in developing countries compared to developed countries, few efforts have been made to explore the reasons for the limited use of cold chains in developing countries. There are several noteworthy theoretical and managerial contributions that emerged from addressing this gap.
VL  - 29
IS  - 3
SN  - 0957-4093
DO  - 10.1108/IJLM-02-2017-0026
UR  - https://doi.org/10.1108/IJLM-02-2017-0026
AU  - Gligor David
AU  - Tan Albert
AU  - Nguyen Thi Nha Trang
PY  - 2018
Y1  - 2018/01/01
TI  - The obstacles to cold chain implementation in developing countries: insights from Vietnam
T2  - The International Journal of Logistics Management
PB  - Emerald Publishing Limited
SP  - 942
EP  - 958
Y2  - 2024/04/25
ER  -