Storage & Distribution
Key Activities:
- Storage / Warehousing
- Store processed cinnamon (quills, leaves, or powder) in controlled conditions:
- Temperature: 20–25°C
- Humidity: 50–60%
- Protection from pests, moisture, and light
- Maintain segregation by batch ID.
- Inventory Management
- Track all batches with digital inventory systems:
- Batch ID
- Quantity and weight
- Storage location (rack, shelf, container)
- Ensure FIFO (First In, First Out) for quality maintenance.
- Packaging for Distribution
- Bulk packaging for wholesale or smaller retail packs.
- Attach QR codes / barcodes linking to:
- Farm plot
- Harvest date
- Processing details
- Quality certifications
- Transport & Logistics
- Deliver cinnamon to distributors, retailers, or export hubs.
- Ensure proper handling to maintain quality:
- Temperature- and humidity-controlled trucks if needed
- Protective packaging to prevent crushing or contamination
- Tracking During Transport
- Use GPS tracking for shipments.
- Maintain a digital log of departure, transit, and arrival times.
- Record carrier, vehicle ID, and transport conditions for traceability.
Traceability Measures:
- Batch-Level Tracking
- Each batch keeps its unique ID from processing through storage and distribution.
- Any recall or quality check can trace the batch back to the farm and processing stage.
- Digital Records & Chain-of-Custody
- Warehouse logs: storage location, date in/out, quality check records
- Transport logs: departure/arrival, vehicle/driver, conditions
- All information linked to harvest & processing data
- Customer / Buyer Transparency
- QR codes allow downstream buyers or retailers to verify:
- Origin and farm plot
- Harvest and processing details
- Certification and quality reports
Outcome
- Cinnamon reaches distributors and retailers fully traceable by batch.
- Maintains product integrity, safety, and quality during storage and transport.
- Supports premium branding and audit compliance for local and international markets.