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Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Packing Sourcer
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For pharmaceutical manufacturers, transportation is considered the weakest link in the supply chain. The high value of pharmaceutical products, above all considering the importance of effecting the health of people, leads the producers to choose a trustworthy transportation company. In fact, when it comes to pharmaceutical products, it's not just the speed of the transportation that is essential; the goods need to be expertly handled and kept at their ideal temperature throughout their journey. Additionally, given that most of these products are theft-sensitive, the employment of seamless security measures is essential. Moreover, when it comes to air cargo transportation, IATA regulations must also be taken into account.
What are the success factors for air cargo companies in providing satisfactory transport solutions for the pharmaceutical industry?
Technology definitely plays an important role in the transportation of pharmaceuticals. Nowadays, the market offers a wide choice of sophisticated containers, enabling the maintenance of temperatures between -20 and +200C. Cutting-edge tracking systems as well as state-of-the art alarm devices are also available, allowing companies to seamlessly pinpoint the status of shipments in real-time and enabling proactive action in case of emergency. Nevertheless, there is still a lot to do to ensure the cool-chain demanded by pharmaceutical manufacturers when transportation is involved and, so far, the real added value has proved to be the 'human factor'. Only with a dedicated, well- trained personnel can, air cargo companies assure that the shipment is under control from acceptance to delivery.
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