Top 4 Cold Chain Articles of 2024
The latest in container tech and temperature-monitoring truly powered the content.
In what is beginning to become a tradition as we wind down the year, cold chain—albeit an all-encompassing term—represents a major bucket of coverage for Pharma Commerce. Topics can include the latest in container technology when it comes to transportation, temperature monitoring, supply chain visibility, shipment-tracking software, and much more.
Having said that, below are the top four cold chain articles of the year.
4. The Relationship Between Cold Chain Logistics and Cell & Gene Therapies
Cell & gene therapies—often referred to as CGTs—are continuing to serve as gamechangers within our industry, due to their ability to treat complex diseases. Pharmaceutical Commerce sat down with Wilfredo Marin, senior product application scientist at Thermo Fisher Scientific, to discuss the ultra-low temperature (ULT) storage requirements surrounding CGTs, along with the flexibility for customization.
3. Cold Chain Logistics in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
As supply chains become increasingly complex and the demand for temperature-sensitive medications rises, the risk of temperature excursions has intensified. Regulatory compliance adds another layer of urgency; the pharmaceutical industry faces stringent guidelines governing the storage and transport of temperature-sensitive products. Failure to uphold these conditions can lead to costly penalties, product recalls, and damage to the reputation of the supplier.
2. Keeping Do-Not-Freeze Injectable Drugs Safe Through the Last Mile
Precision and reliability are paramount in the pharmaceutical industry. Every production aspect must be meticulously controlled to ensure the efficacy and safety of medications and vaccines. This level of control extends to distribution, where cold chain logistics are crucial to maintaining product integrity.
1. The Pharma Cold Chain: More Visible, More Sustainable—and Colder
Addressing the needs of the life sciences industry for reliable, cost-effective cold chain solutions remains fertile ground for developing new technologies. Even after a decade or so of advances in insulation, refrigeration techniques, and packaging innovation, new challenges are arising: chief among these are better visibility (via data generation and transmission) of real-time actions in the transportation process; the need for comprehensive capability of ultra-low temperatures for CGTs and vaccines; and an emphasis on sustainable environmental practices in transportation and materials management.
