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Upgrading of Traditional Cold Chain Shipping Systems Using 2-8°C Phase Change Materials
02-01-2012 , Pharmaceutical Outsourcing
This article from Pharmaceutical Outsourcing discusses improving the performance of single use water based refrigerated cold chain packaging systems using 2-8C phase change materials, with minimal disruption to current operations.

Conversation with Dr. Rafik Bishara: Developing Markets, New Technologies & Cold Chain Summit Preview
01-31-2012 , IQPC
This podcast from IQPC contains a 10 minute interview with Dr. Rafik Bishara where he discusses "developing markets, new technologies to cold chain, and what’s in store at the upcoming 10th Cold Chain and Temperature Management Summit Canada 2012.

UPS, FedEx Growing by Tapping 'Adjacent Business'
01-23-2012 , CNBC
This article from CNBC discusses a growing practice by UPS and FedEx: Adjacent Business, which impacts the storage and distribution of healthcare products. An example involving a temperature sensitive product from Advanced Biohealing is discussed where UPS stores and ships the product.

Challenges in Cold Chain Logistics and Just in Time Packaging
01-19-2012 , Pharma IQ
"Dan Holst Jakobsen, Systems Specialist & IT Coordinator and Abhijit Bendre Business Analyst CMC Clinical Supplies from Novo Nordisk, discuss how to reduce risk through packaging and the many operating challenges related to clinical trial supply of temperature sensitive IMPs and materials."

"Cold & supply chains development – Challenges ahead"
01-09-2012 , FnBNews
This feature article from FnBNews discusses the challenges in India regarding the cold chain for pharmaceutical and food products.

"RFID and Sensors: Much More Than Just Cold Chain"
01-04-2012 , RFID Connections
This article from RFID Connections, discusses multiple areas of usage for RFID sensors, such as temperature, vibration, shock, pressure among others.

"Carpooling for Cargo"
12-14-2011 , Pharmaceutical Technology
"One in four goods vehicles in the EU is running empty, creating substantial supply chain inefficiencies. We find out about UCB and Tri-Vizor's award-winning Carpooling for Cargo initiative, set to improve logistical efficiency across the temperature-controlled pharma supply chain."
Document : PTF_December.pdf

"Play it Cool"
12-14-2011 , Pharmaceutical Technology
"With logistics systems in emerging nations lagging behind, drugs and vaccines are not always being delivered in best condition and in the quantities needed. We ask John Lloyd of Project Optimize about the initiatives underway to change this."
Document : WPF020_play-it-cool.pdf

"Seven Signs of an Unhealthy Cold Chain: Risky Behaviors That Can Lead to Regulatory Purgatory and How to Avoid Them"
12-12-2011 , Clutch Cargo
This article by Kevin O'Donnell discusses some of the most common cold chain distribution mistakes that can put products, patients and profits at risk.

"No risk, no reward - outsourcing the supply chain"
11-30-2011 , Pharmaceutical Technology
"Although pharmaceutical companies rely heavily on contractors, the industry is still new to the world of outsourcing. Risk management strategies across parts of the pharmaceutical supply chain remain surprisingly unsophisticated. Elly Earls finds out why openness, transparency and up-to-date risk management tools are essential for ensuring pharmaceutical companies avoid unnecessary risks and take advantage of unexpected opportunities."


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