How to improve logistics for life sciences
The British life sciences GDP logistics firm Biocair recently proposed new solutions to improve viable transport services for the sector. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), approximately 50% of vaccines globally are wasted. This is partially due to damage occurring during transit and storage and, in many cases, cold chain malfunction.
One solution is to increase connectivity through monitoring and tracking devices, utilising location tracking and the 5G wireless network.
Having full sight of a shipment during transit enables specialists to intervene at the time of an excursion or take preventative measures, while improved customer visibility means increased confidence in the security and on-time in-full (Otif) arrival of their materials.
Ultimately, increasing industry-wide availability and use of condition monitoring technologies will help to prevent cold chain malfunction and increase Otif rates to improve patient safety. (sh)