Hybrid Containers: The Future of Pharma Cold Chain
The pharmaceutical sector loses billions of dollars annually due to logistical failures, including temperature excursions and a lack of end-to-end visibility. In today's increasingly interconnected world, the industry heavily relies on the efficiency of cold chain logistics and management to ensure that temperature-sensitive products reach their destinations in perfect condition.
The temperature conditions during shipping can greatly influence the stability and efficacy of medicines. Ensuring that temperature-sensitive products are consistently stored and transported within the specified range is paramount to maintaining their effectiveness and safety.
Three types of shipping containers use different technologies to maintain the required temperature: active, passive, and hybrid.
Hybrid containers can self-charge automatically when placed in a cold-storage environment, thanks to their insulated, heat-distributed system. This offers a key benefit for the delivery of temperature-sensitive medicines because there is no need to manually add or change any components to enable charging. Additionally, the burden on handling operators is reduced, allowing them to simply load shipments onto the carrier and eliminating human errors in the process.
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Moreover, SkyCell's IoT technology simplifies logistics by allowing pharmaceutical companies to monitor their supply chain in transit. Our supply chain operating system, SkyMind, streamlines shipment and asset management through automation and real-time visibility. With access to historical and real-time data, as well as advanced forecasting analytics, SkyMind provides visibility, decision support, and the ability to adapt to both gradual and rapid changes.
SkyCell’s hybrid containers pioneered the use of IoT technologies, transforming pharmaceutical supply chains by increasing efficiency, securing logistics, and minimizing disruptions. By leveraging sustainable shipping solutions and next-generation technologies, pharma businesses can create traceable, cost-effective, and resilient supply chains while reducing their environmental impact.
Contact our team of experts to explore SkyCell’s hardware and software solutions and start your journey towards a more transparent, efficient, and sustainable supply chain.