Presenter:

Professor Richard Y. K. Fung (馮英杰教授)

Retired Professor - City University of Hong Kong

Visiting Professor - School of Management, Xi’an Jiaotong University

Duration: 60 minutes

Abstract

Contemporary Cold Chain Air Transportation is driven by

· Fast-growing Aviation Industry

· Closer and More Frequent Global Connectivity by Air

· More Affluent Community & Consumers, especially in the Developing World

· Higher Demand for Perishable Goods from further afield, ranging from frozen food, meat, seafood, and regional fruits as well as Pharmaceutical Products

This presentation makes use of the operations in Airline Catering to explore the opportunities and challenges in the field of Cold Chain Logistics powered by recent technological innovations.