Supply chain design for agriculture product in VietNam: A case study of sturgeon in Kon Tum Province

Abstract

Emerged as a new branch for Vietnam aquaculture industry, sturgeon farming in Kon Plong district, Kon Tum province with advantages coming from cool weather condition all year round, hydropower reservoirs for water resources is expected to exploit the potential and diversify tourism products of the district. Meanwhile, there is no effective supply chain for this kind of fish causing by the uncertainties in supply sources, no stable logistics and consumption market, which is easily harmed by illegal sturgeon import. This study, then, try to propose some improvements for the current status by applying techniques in value chain and demand analysis, products, process, supply chain, transportation system design, facilities planning and standards in quality control . The paper can be a reference for local authorizes implement to develop policies in sturgeon aquaculture. Keywords: Sturgeon aquaculture, Supply chain network design, Value chain analysis, Facilities planning, Quality control standards.