Title: Performance analysis with structural equation modelling among food cold chain operators in Ibadan

Authors: Adeyinka Peter Ajayi

Addresses: Department of Transport Management, Redeemer's University, Ede, Nigeria

Abstract: This research provides insight into how the utilisation of supply chain management concepts and nascent technologies aided the achievement of cold supply chain performance (CSCP) among retailers of protein (fish and meat) in Ibadan, a Sub-Saharan Africa metropolis. Research hypotheses investigating the possibility of the causal effects between identified SCM concepts [achievement of standardisation in quality (AOS), financial system practices (FSP), internet of things (IoT), internal supply chain practices (ISP), just-in-time (JIT), ownership structure (OS), quality control system (QCS)], and CSCP are formulated and tested using a structural equation modelling approach. A systematic random sampling technique was used to choose four categories of retailers of protein in the study area (hypermarkets, supermarkets, franchisees, and cold room operators). The results showed that there were statistically significant impacts of AOS, FSP, JIT, and, OS on CSCP. The research emphasised the role of corporate governance in the achievement of CSCP among FCC retailers.

Keywords: food cold chain; cold supply chain performance; protein; Sub-Saharan Africa; structural equation modelling; SEM.

DOI: 10.1504/IJLSM.2026.152610

International Journal of Logistics Systems and Management, 2026 Vol.53 No.3, pp.331 - 358

Received: 12 Jan 2023
Accepted: 05 Jan 2024
Published online: 31 Mar 2026 *

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