{"id":15481,"date":"2021-01-04T21:29:30","date_gmt":"2021-01-04T21:29:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.felana.com.mx\/eng\/cold-chain-logistics-the-logistics-behind-the-covid-19-vaccine-rollout\/"},"modified":"2021-01-04T21:29:30","modified_gmt":"2021-01-04T21:29:30","slug":"cold-chain-logistics-the-logistics-behind-the-covid-19-vaccine-rollout","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.felana.com.mx\/eng\/cold-chain-logistics-the-logistics-behind-the-covid-19-vaccine-rollout\/","title":{"rendered":"Cold Chain Logistics: The Logistics Behind the COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout"},"content":{"rendered":"

Cold chain logistics, also known as chill chain, is the transportation of temperature-controlled goods.<\/span><\/h4>\n

Commodities such as foods, beverages, and most importantly today \u2013 pharmaceuticals \u2013 all use cold chain logistics. For the companies who manufacture these types of goods, delivering the product to the end customer is far from the only challenge. They must also ensure the products are in good condition as ordered upon delivery. The cold chain process does not just begin and end with transport, but also impacts every step along the supply chain for everything from procurement to storage.<\/p>\n

Cold Chain, just as an ordinary supply chain, is not without its challenges. Companies and especially drug companies are under increasing pressure to ensure goods are kept at a specific temperature. For example, the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine should stay between -25 degrees C and -15 degrees C and Pfizer\u2019s vaccine should stay at -70 degrees C. Any disruption in this temperature or incorrect handling of the product could impair it permanently. This could result in vaccines that are ineffective, pharmaceuticals and other temperature-sensitive products that must be thrown away, or clinical trials that lose valuable data. Beyond monetary loss, companies can also be subject to reputation risk and regulatory action. Even if the number of errors were relatively small, every item that doesn\u2019t reach its destination is an inefficiency. It was clear a system was needed that can adapt with the evolving challenges.<\/p>\n

Common cold supply chain management issues can have a real impact on freight shipments.<\/span><\/h4>\n

Drivers are typically very conscious of these potential problems and will do their best to keep on top of them to prevent issues from arising.<\/p>\n