The Cold Chain is vital to our economy and makes modern life possible. Any product labelled as “perishable”, will likely need cold chain management in its life cycle. This includes fresh produce, meat, seafood, frozen goods, dairy, and poultry.
Every product is bound to its unique journey through the supply chain. Let’s take an example of a bag of frozen beans, they must be grown on a farm, sorted, processed, packaged, stored, transported, and finally sold. This entire process may be the responsibility of one company or may involve several different companies. Whether it’s one company or many, they must ensure that the product is kept at an appropriate and ambient temperature at every stage of the supply chain.
Managing the cold chain is a crucial responsibility that requires specialist skills, knowledge, facilities, vehicles, and technology. To establish a unique link between temperature and perishability, companies must understand the chemical and biological processes linked with perishability. Staying within the optimum temperature range ensures that the integrity of the shipment is maintained and potential damages are avoided. Read more.....