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Cold Chain
A cold chain is a temperature-controlled supply chain. It's used for products that need to be kept within a specific temperature range, like food, pharmaceuticals, and certain chemicals, from production to consumption.
TECHNICAL DEFINITION
A cold chain is a temperature-controlled supply chain system that maintains a specified low-temperature range for perishable goods, such as pharmaceuticals, food, and chemicals, from manufacturing through distribution to consumption, utilizing refrigerated storage and transport.
BACKGROUND
A cold chain is a supply chain that uses refrigeration to maintain perishable goods, such as pharmaceuticals, produce or other goods that are temperature-sensitive. Common goods, sometimes called cool cargo, distributed in cold chains include fresh agricultural produce, seafood, frozen food, photographic film, chemicals, and pharmaceutical products. The objective of a cold chain is to preserve the integrity and quality of goods such as pharmaceutical products or perishable goods from production to consumption.
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- Refrigerated logistics
- temperature-controlled logistics
- chilled supply chain
USAGE NOTE
The integrity of the cold chain is paramount for the safety and efficacy of vaccines and perishable foods.
DEVELOPERS
Organizations developing technology related to Cold Chain.
A global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions, providing comprehensive cold chain solutions including transport refrigeration, commercial refrigeration, and cold storage monitoring technologies.
Specializes in transport temperature control systems for a wide range of mobile applications, ensuring the integrity of temperature-sensitive cargo in trucks, trailers, and rail cars.
Offers supply chain visibility solutions, including real-time temperature monitoring devices and analytics platforms to protect temperature-sensitive products throughout the cold chain.
Provides control systems, sensors, and monitoring solutions for refrigeration applications across the cold chain, including food retail, industrial, and transport segments.
A global leader in cold storage and logistics, leveraging advanced automation and technology to optimize storage, handling, and distribution of temperature-controlled products.
Develops and manufactures high-performance thermal insulation solutions and passive cold chain packaging systems for temperature-sensitive goods, especially for pharmaceutical and biotech industries.
Provides high-performance temperature-controlled packaging and shipping solutions for the life sciences industry, ensuring safe transport of pharmaceuticals, clinical trials, and biologics.
Supplies a wide range of components and integrated solutions for refrigeration and air conditioning systems essential for maintaining cold chain integrity in supermarkets, cold rooms, and transport.