What is cold chain solution?
The development and use of thermal packaging design using thermodynamic knowledge and expertise is known as the cold chain solution. Cold chain solutions support an effective cold supply chain and the term is used when referring to this process. This includes supporting, maintaining, and applying cold chain technologies to be moved or distributed, and selling cold chain products.
Thermal packaging is designed to keep what is inside the box to the correct temperature when being transported. This is an effective cold chain solution.
Below we will talk about the key elements involved with the cold chain solution when packages are taken through the cold chain to their destination:
Storage
It all starts with the storage of a pharmaceutical product or vaccine for instance, each of these require a unique storage environment. The facilities include rooms/chillers, refrigerators, or insulated containers, they are all essential temperature-controlled sensitive products being moved through the cold supply chain to their final destination.
Packaging
For an effective cold chain solution, it relies on correct thermal packaging. No two products are the same, they will have different requirements when being shipped and distributed. For example, shelf products and refrigerated products will have different thermal packaging requirements, to keep them at the correct temperature to stop the product being destroyed. It is important that the correct packaging is used at all times.
Monitoring
Cold chain monitoring allows real-time information of your products. Thermal packaging with data loggers, temperature indicators and live sensors, gives the company real-time status visibility of the temperature-sensitive products. Any problems or delays that may occur, can be identified quickly.
Transportation
The global cold supply chain means products are moved for long distances. Having the correct cold chain environment is not easy when products are packed on one continent and then transported through others. Vehicles and temperature-controlled, thermally-protected packaging are specialised to keep cold chain products moving safely and securely.
Product management
Having the correct storage facilities in place and the right thermal packaging supplies on-hand keep products protected and secure as they move through the cold chain supply.
Delivery
The risk of cold supply chain is heightened if there is a delivery problem. This can include unloading delays, traffic congestion, lack of personnel and improper handling of goods. It is critical that the product is delivered in the correct period of time considering any problems which could occur on the way.
At Cold Chain Packing & Logistics we provide professional and tailor-made supply chain solutions using powerful technology and knowledge to ensure all our customers are getting efficiency and dedication throughout their shipment. Whether it is a transport of raw materials or fully assembled products, our trained teams of specialists are equipped to take care of your shipment.
-Nabil Awan, CEO of Cold Chain Packing & Logistics
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