Optimizing capacity, occupancy, and turnover rate of fisheries cold storages in Lampung Province: A needs analysis

Efficient supply chain management is essential for maintaining the freshness of fishery products and minimizing spoilage. One of the primary methods for extending fish’ shelf life is freezing, which relies on a robust cold chain system, including adequate cold storages facilities. Despite a surplus of fish production in Lampung Province, many cold storages facilities are underutilized, with low occupancy and turnover rates. This indicates inefficiencies in capacity management rather than a lack of total storages capacity. An optimal cold storages system typically maintains an occupancy rate of at least 75% and a turnover rate of at least one cycle volume per month. This study, conducted between November 2023 and January 2024, aims to evaluate the current capacity utilization and workperformance of cold storages facilities in Lampung Province, with the goal of strengthening the overall supply chain for fishery products to ensure better product quality and long-term sustainability for the region’s fishery industry. The research involves quantitative analysis of occupancy rates, stock turnover, and interviews with cold storages facility managers to identify key operational challenges. The results show that the average occupancy rate is below the optimal 80%, with stock turnover rates also falling short of expectations. Major contributing factors include inefficient management practices and a lack of coordination within the supply chain. Based on these findings, strategies are proposed to improve the efficiency of cold storages, including enhanced stock distribution methods and the integration of technology into cold chain management.