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Articles: Temperature-Sensitive Goods

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Temperature-Sensitive Goods, Health Care Logistics

How Cold Chains Can Be Optimized for the Delivery of a COVID-19 Vaccine

Cold chains need to be able to provide the right vaccines in the right condition and at the right time to be successful. Pharma companies can successfully distribute the COVID-19 vaccine if they can achieve true visibility and collaborate to creatively solve cold logistics issues.

Temperature-Sensitive Goods, Technology , Warehousing

Cold Storage Efficiency

Cold storage facilities have their own unique challenges and, therefore, require unique tools for optimized efficiency and cost savings. Here are 10 tips for optimal cold storage efficiency.

Temperature-Sensitive Goods, Labor Management

Cold Changes

Most cold chain businesses say that taking extra measures to protect the workforce is their No. 1 issue, according to the Global Cold Chain Alliance's survey studying the ripple effects of COVID-19. Other key findings include:

Temperature-Sensitive Goods, Food Logistics, Transportation Infrastructure

Cold Cuts: Refrigerated Transport’s Global Forecast

Globalization and technological advancements in refrigerated transportation systems and equipment are driving increased demand for temperature-controlled food across the globe.

Jeff Brown

Temperature-Sensitive Goods, Food Logistics, Logistics I.T., Technology

From Nervous to Chill: Unlocking IoT's Value Across the Cold Chain

Here are five steps to consider when implementing the Internet of Things across the cold chain.

Expedited Shipping, Temperature-Sensitive Goods, Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Specialized Logistics, Technology

Fast But Steady Wins The Expedited Race

More companies are relying on expedited shipping a regular part of their inbound transportation planning. However, intelligent systems are helping reduce the need for the Hail Mary emergency moves.

Temperature-Sensitive Goods, Food Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain, Specialized Logistics, Transportation

Get The Scoop: The Ice Cream Supply Chain

Ice cream companies have to ensure their products maintain their quality as they travel from the manufacturing plant to distribution center to the retailer, and finally into the consumer’s shopping cart and home. Cold chain management and proper sanitation are key ingredients.

Temperature-Sensitive Goods, Specialized Logistics, Technology , Transportation, Warehousing

Supply Chains that Rock Around the Clock: Gimme Shelter

East Coast Warehouse & Distribution’s strategic port location brings both advantages and challenges. Its facility keeps supply chains rocking, serving as the crucial first step in importers’ distribution systems in the United States, through port delays and even Superstorm Sandy.

Temperature-Sensitive Goods, Pharmaceutical Logistics, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Supply Chain, Specialized Logistics, Transportation

A New Rx for Pharma Cold Chains

Manufacturers are going back to the drawing board to rethink their temperature-controlled supply chains.

Temperature-Sensitive Goods, Logistics, Safety, Temperature Controlled, Specialized Logistics, Warehousing

Coming in Out of the Cold

When Thermo Fisher Scientific wanted to improve worker safety in its bioproducts cold chain warehouse, it developed a novel deli-door solution that reduced the number of pickers in the cold storage and freezer spaces, dramatically improved picking safety and efficiency, and created more product storage space.

E-commerce, Temperature-Sensitive Goods, Food Logistics, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Supply Chain, Specialized Logistics, Technology , Transportation

The Dairy Supply Chain: From Farm to Fridge

How milk and other dairy products moo-ve from tens of thousands of cows to store shelves across the country - with udder efficiency.

Temperature-Sensitive Goods, Export, Food Logistics, Ocean, Specialized Logistics

Delivering Reliability in a Challenging Market

Maersk Line helps one of their top refrigerated export customers overcome an operational challenge.

3PL, Temperature-Sensitive Goods, Food Logistics, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Specialized Logistics

Food Safety Modernization Act: Safe Travels

Smart shippers are already preparing and making changes to their supply chain operations to ensure they will be in compliance with the Food Safety Modernization Act from day one.

Thermometer registering a low temperature

3PL, Temperature-Sensitive Goods, Food Logistics, Temperature Controlled, Warehousing

Cold Storage: Optimization by Degrees

Shippers rely on 3PLs and refrigerated public warehouses to invest in technology, implement standards, and facilitate strategic business process change to drive greater efficiencies.

Seafood shipments

Air Cargo, 3PL, Temperature-Sensitive Goods, Food Logistics, Global Logistics, Packaging, Temperature Controlled

Perishable Logistics: Cold Chain on a Plane

Air cargo shipments of perishable goods such as produce, flowers, and seafood require careful handling.

Coors Light Logo

Temperature-Sensitive Goods, Logistics I.T., Trucking, Transportation

Drafting a New Route Planning System

Molson Coors Canada’s new delivery planning system integrates routing, pallet building, and truck loading.

Nurse administering vaccine

Temperature-Sensitive Goods, Pharmaceutical Logistics, Health Care Logistics, Global Logistics

Healthcare Logistics Gets a Shot in the Arm

Delivering temperature-sensitive flu vaccines to Laos required climate-controlled transport and impeccable timing.

Broccoli embedded in ice

3PL, Temperature-Sensitive Goods, Temperature Controlled

Temperature-controlled Logistics: Cool Under Pressure

Perishable shipments such as produce and pharmaceuticals require temperature monitoring and careful handling.

Chris Swearingen

Air Cargo, Temperature-Sensitive Goods, Logistics I.T.

Sensor-based Logistics: Monitoring Shipment Vital Signs in Real Time

Sensor-based logistics solutions monitor factors like temperature and humidity to protect perishable shipments.

Kevin Payne

Temperature-Sensitive Goods, Logistics I.T.

Tracking Tools Protect Food Shipment Freshness

Monitoring the pallet-level temperature of fresh, frozen, and packaged foods allows shippers and transporters to more effectively manage the quality and safety of products as they move through the supply chain, writes Kevin Payne of Intelleflex.

Temperature-Sensitive Goods, Pharmaceutical Logistics, Health Care Logistics, Manufacturing

Navigating Pharma Logistics 

Pharmaceuticals manufacturers face special supply chain challenges such as temperature control, security, chain of custody, and regulatory compliance, but successful strategies help deal with these issues.

Temperature-Sensitive Goods, Specialized Logistics

Cheers! Managing the Spirited Supply Chain

A look at the logistics challenges faced by companies shipping alcoholic beverages, and some practices for dealing with those challenges.

Tom Kampf

Temperature-Sensitive Goods, Trucking

Refrigerated Trucks Haul More Than Just Perishables

No longer hauling just fresh produce and other groceries, today’s truck and trailer refrigeration systems also keep other high-value loads at ideal temperatures and humidity levels so they arrive safely at their final destinations, writes Thermo King’s Tom Kampf.

Temperature-Sensitive Goods

Managing Fresh Produce Shipments

Shipping fresh produce requires quick movement through the supply chain to prevent product spoilage. C.H. Robinson’s general managers, Gary York, Bob Biesterfeld, and Mark Petersen, provide advice for managing produce shipments.

Temperature-Sensitive Goods, Food Logistics

Food Logistics: From Farm to Fork

A growing consumer interest in locally grown food is changing the way many food companies source products. Food quality and safety concerns, transportation costs, and local economic development efforts are compelling restaurants, groceries, and wholesalers to engage smaller producers and localize their supply chains.

Temperature-Sensitive Goods, Food Logistics

Cutting Costs When Shipping Perishables

Avoid costly delays when shipping perishables with these tips from Crowley Maritime Corporation's Nelly Yunta and Kip Douglas

Intermodal, Temperature-Sensitive Goods, Rail

How to Leverage Rail/Intermodal For Refrigerated Freight

The emergence of refrigerated container units provides more cost-effective rail and intermodal shipping for perishable and temperature-sensitive goods.

3PL, Temperature-Sensitive Goods, Distribution

How to Ship to Alaska

The key to successful shipping in Alaska is to partner with a transportation provider that knows how to manage Alaska’s many obstacles.

3PL, Temperature-Sensitive Goods, Retail, Warehousing

Consumer Packaged Goods: Lightening the Load

Here's the story of one consumer product, starting with its origin as a variety of inbound ingredients and following its progress from plant to warehouse to retail store.

Temperature-Sensitive Goods, Picking Solutions, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Temperature Controlled, Warehousing

Brrr! It’s Cold in There!

A voice-enabled picking system keeps ice cream company Dreyer's Edy's workers productive and equipment functioning in sub-zero environments.

John Kuehn

E-commerce, Expedited Shipping, Temperature-Sensitive Goods, Retail, Transportation Management, Supply Chain Management

Flower Power: John Kuehn

ProFlowers' time- and temperature-sensitive shipments create plenty of challenges for John Kuehn, senior vice president of supply chain operations. Here's how he nips problems in the bud.

Temperature-Sensitive Goods, Health Care Logistics

Just Chill: Moving Live Tissue

A precise temperature-controlled packing and shipping procedure helps Advanced BioHealing ensure its biomedical product's safety and integrity.

Robert Kriewaldt

Temperature-Sensitive Goods, Health Care Logistics, Distribution

Is the Logistics Sector Ready for the COVID-19 Vaccine?

The last mile will have to accommodate the reliable distribution of the billions of vaccines that providers will manufacture and ship in 2021. Here are the obstacles facing the supply chain.

Intermodal, Temperature-Sensitive Goods, Technology

Conviction, Clarity, Compassion

A leadershp profile of Robert Sappio, CEO, SeaCube Container Leasing.

Temperature-Sensitive Goods, Logistics, Supply Chain

Valentine’s Day Logistics

Nurturing and maintaining delicate flowers throughout the supply chain is not for the faint-hearted. Here are a few stats showing logistics savvy in full blossom.

Temperature-Sensitive Goods, Pharmaceutical Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain, Specialized Logistics

More Temperature-Sensitive Medicines Moving by Ocean

Temperature-Sensitive Goods, Import, Food Logistics, Supply Chain

Supply Chain Fruits of Labor

From bananas to grapes and cherries, get the flavor of the fruit supply chain with these fun facts.

Keith Biondo

Temperature-Sensitive Goods, Food Logistics, Technology

Do You Like Raspberries?

Honest players in the food supply chain need to protect themselves and their trusted partners before the market gives you a raspberry.

Temperature-Sensitive Goods, Food Logistics, Retail

Food Fights

With restaurants providing only delivery or takeout during the pandemic, consumers turn to retailers and grocers to fill the gap. The impact on the food industry varies both by state and by sales channel. New trends touch on food retail, delivery, service, distribution, and more.

E-commerce, Temperature-Sensitive Goods, Food Logistics

Cold Storage Heats Up

Booming e-commerce and online grocery sales during the pandemic increased the demand for cold storage warehousing space in North America, but developers are not building fast enough to meet demand.

Temperature-Sensitive Goods, Food Logistics, Packaging

Packaging Improvements: Reducing Costs and Improving Visuals

MagicLogic Optimization’s BlackBox significantly improved cartonization for True Manufacturing. The solution automatically determined the optimal size and fill material needed for each box, optimizing the manufacturer’s fulfillment processes.

Temperature-Sensitive Goods, Pharmaceutical Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain, Specialized Logistics

Dos and Don’ts for Storing Temperature Sensitive Medicines

The UK Medicine and Health Products Regulatory Agency identified crucial mistakes in how wholesalers source and handle freezers and fridges used to store medicines.

Temperature-Sensitive Goods, Logistics, Supply Chain, Specialized Logistics

Cold Chain Strategies That Beat the Summer Heat

Ensuring summer foods make it to consumers fresh and intact ain't no picnic.

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