The smart way to manage the cold storage supply chainPosted by Crystal Group on February 22nd, 2019 The cold chain management processes (quality system) or the cold storage supply chain are aimed at establishing processes to maintain product quality and ensure compliance with global regulations and industry standards for the storage of products, handling and distribution of temperature - sensitive products.The management of the cold chain includes all means used to ensure a constant temperature (between + 2 ° C and + 8 ° C) for a product that is not stable in heat (such as vaccines, serums, tests, etc.), from the time it is produced to the time it is used. Storage Ensure the certification of cold storage facilities and equipment when storage operations are concerned.
Installation, Care and maintenance Compliance with certain position parameters helps the refrigerator to function well
In order to simplify maintenance and repair, managers and donors of cold chain equipment are advised to procure the same equipment types and models. The cold storage supply chain is most important in supplying the vaccines to distant clinics in hot climates served by poorly developed transport networks. Cold chain logistics maintain a crucial role in such cases. The best practices that come under cold chain management are:
Trained and experienced logistics professionals are critical for effective cold chain management. Given the product's perishable character, good cool chain know-how, strict monitoring, timely movement and suitable storage are highly recommended to minimize risk exposure, prevent waste and, hence, are cost efficient and achieve the goal of correctly vaccinating the target population. Conclusion Good Distribution practices (GDPs) specify the distribution of products that are sensitive to temperature throughout the distribution system (manufacturers, service providers and customers), according to specific temperature conditions, so that product quality, safety and efficacy are maintained during delivery. The cold chain management should therefore focus initially on developing and implementing the conformity processes for cold chain shipping and the (quality) management processes for cold chain management. Like it? Share it!More by this author |