Basic Frameworks of a Closed Supply Chain for Green Agricultural Products

Abstract

In light of the status of the green agricultural production and circulation in China, this paper presents the construction of a closed supply chain as an effective way for green agricultural development in China. Through the research on the concept, characteristics, driving-forces and adaptable conditions of a closed supply chain, it presents the basic framework of green agricultural products in a closed supply chain mode, and analyzes the key issues on the establishment of a closed green farm-products supply chain in China. According to the research results, it suggests that a closed supply chain is a supply chain model based on quality and safety control, advanced information technology and modern logistics technology. The vertical integrated control method is adopted in this model, and closed marketing-channels are established to achieve simultaneous tracking, effective control and management of all processes in the supply chain. In this mode, an information platform for quality control of green farm-products is the core of the supply chain. Closed marketing-channels are composed of the production bases, logistics centers, processing plants and sales terminals of green agriculture. Under such circumstances, standardized operation, unified certification and vendor management are implemented to realize real-time tracking, effective control and whole management from production to consumption. Sequentially, efficiency, safety, and environmental-friendliness will be achieved.