Planning transport of fruit to the store

Identify the key factors that will influence the efficient movement of bins from orchard to the storage complex.

  • Assess the potential number of bins that will be picked in each working day.
  • Will picking trains be used?
  • Identify the distance from orchard to storage complex.
  • It is important that fruit is moved from the orchard without delay to avoid detrimental effect on storage/shelf life.
  • Identify equipment that is available to make this process more efficient.