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"Design, Retrofit and Maintenance of Cold Storages and Pack Houses"" by Sanjivan Saini is a comprehensive book that focuses on the planning, design, retrofitting, and maintenance of cold storages and pack houses. It provides valuable insights and practical guidance for professionals involved in the cold chain industry. The book delves into the importance of the cold chain and its role in preserving the quality and safety of perishable products. It covers the fundamentals of cold chain business planning and strategy, highlighting the key factors to consider for successful operations. One of the key areas explored in the book is the concept of smart cold chain systems. The book covers various topics related to cold chain management, including: Cold chain business planning and strategy Cold chain importance and aims Cold chain design for warehouses Design factors for cold storage Grading and packing in cold storages Transport systems and retrofitting Refrigerated vehicles Retrofitting in supply chain management It discusses various technologies and systems such as RFID (Radio Frequency Identification), WSN (Wireless Sensor Networks), SCCAF (Smart Cold Chain Automation Framework), BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy), Hardtop system, Spark system, HDFS (Hardtop Distributed File System), RPC (Remote Procedure Call), and YARN (Yet Another Resource Negotiator). These technologies play a crucial role in enhancing the efficiency, monitoring, and control of cold storage facilities and pack houses. Furthermore, the book covers the design factors and considerations for cold storages and pack houses. It explains the necessary infrastructure, layout, insulation, temperature control, and ventilation requirements for an optimal cold storage facility. It also discusses grading and packing techniques to maintain product quality during storage and transportation. Transport systems and retrofitting in the context of the cold chain are explored in detail. The book provides insights into refrigerated vehicles, their design, and maintenance, as well as retrofitting existing supply chain management processes to meet the demands of the cold chain industry. Overall, ""Design, Retrofit and Maintenance of Cold Storages and Pack Houses"" offers a comprehensive guide for professionals, researchers, and students involved in the design and management of cold storage facilities and pack houses. It combines theoretical knowledge with practical insights, making it a valuable resource in the field of cold chain logistics and operations."

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Sanjivan Saini is the author of this book. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics from RRBMU University in Rajasthan, India. He has also a diploma in Logistics Technology from the MSME Technology Centre in Bhiwadi, Alwar, Rajasthan, India. With his academic background and practical experience in the field of logistics and supply chain management, Saini brings a deep understanding of the subject matter to this book.

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