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Abstract

Described herein is a method of managing quality of perishable items traveling in a supply chain. An initial estimated salable lifetime of perishable items is determined. In real time, the initial estimated salable lifetime is reduced to an estimated remaining salable lifetime in a determination based on information including one or more conditions relating to the environment to which the perishable items are exposed and the transporting of the perishable items to a final destination. A manner of preserving the estimated remaining salable lifetime of the perishable items is determined by at least one of slowing the depletion of the estimated remaining salable lifetime and changing a transportation itinerary of the perishable items. Action is taken in accordance with the determination, and the estimated remaining salable lifetime of the perishable items is preserved.

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