LOGISTICS & DISTRIBUTION
WHAT IS A COLD CHAIN?
A cold chain is a temperature-controlled supply system used across industries to preserve the integrity of sensitive products during storage and transport.
In healthcare, it ensures vaccines, biologics, insulin and blood components stay within strict temperature ranges to remain safe and effective. This system includes refrigerated vehicles, cold storage units, temperature monitoring tools and trained personnel.
Cold chains play a vital role in reducing product degradation, preventing vaccine wastage and supporting global immunisation efforts.
“ Rental temperature-controlled packaging now features embedded, advanced phase change technology... achieving approximately five days of strong cold box performance.”
The shift to tighter standardisation is vital for ensuring sensitive biologic drugs arrive safely.
“ Enhanced delivery times, tighter standardisation protocols and stronger inventory control ensure that the right supplies... are reliably available when needed,” Richard agrees.
Sustainability goals now steer much of CEVA’ s strategy and vision.
“ Reusable, temperature-controlled packaging manufacturers no longer work in silos,” Eric says,“ but now in tandem with drug manufacturers and other industry stakeholders.
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