Cold Chain GDP & Temperature Management Logistics Global Forum
The annual IQPC cold chain event has expanded over recent years from a couple days in Philadelphia to a week-long event in Chicago. There is increased emphasis not only on global cold chain logistics practices, but now with an ancillary meeting, “Supply Chain Integrity, Risk and Data” that touches on the evolution of track-and-trace programs and anti-counterfeiting in drug distribution. The combination makes sense—numerous observers have noted that many of the same tracking mechanisms for monitoring a cold chain shipment function similarly to a track-and-trace system in conventional distribution. The newly promulgated EU Good Distribution Practice (GDP) guidelines specify actions to improve supply chain integrity during shipments. The combination also signals the growing importance of managing controlled room-temperature (CRT) shipments—which are practically everything else pharmaceutical besides cold chain products.
The week begins with two days of pre-exhibition workshops, covering topics such as overall temperature-controlled shipping, packaging design, active refrigeration systems and packaging qualification. Once the formal conference gets underway, it kicks off with a panel discussion bringing regulators from FDA, the European Medicines Agency, Health Canada, the China FDA and others. There follow a series of tracks: cold chain packaging; supply chain integrity; and global supply chain logistics.
The second day has plenary sessions on cold chain optimization and active vs. passive shipping (among others), followed by tracks on:
- Clinical trials
- Ocean freight
- CRT and ambient products
- Risk management process development
- GDP requirements
- Systems for real-time visibility
- Data systems and stability budgets, among others.
Cold chain around the world
The last day of the week is given over to “International Focus Day,” with sessions on regulatory and technology frameworks in India, China, Brazil and Russia (most intriguing topic: “How to Ship to Siberia”). The emerging-markets or developing-nation focus is a natural; these regions combine both the most challenging supply chain situations, and the targeted growth areas of the global life sciences industry.
Pharmaceutical Commerce is a media sponsor of the event, and will have a presence at the meeting. Look us up!
What’s New For 2013
- International Focus Day: BRIC Countries
- Innovative Technology Demo Drive
- Global Compliance: Regulatory, Industry and Supporting Agencies Perspectives
- Global Logistics Case Studies
- Re-Usable, “Green”, Eco-Friendly & Cost Effective Packaging
- Supply Chain Integrity
- Stability Management & Supply Chain Data
- Quality Distribution & Risk Management
- Supply Chain Security & Tracking
AcuTemp Thermal Systems
www.Acutemp.com
Air Canada Cargo
www.aircanadacargo.com
American Aerogel
www.AmericanAerogel.com
American Airlines Cargo
www.AACargo.com
Berlinger
www.Berlinger.com
Cavalier Logistics
www.cavlog.com
Cold Chain Technologies
www.ColdChainTech.com
Cool Containers
www.CoolContainers.com
Cryoport
www.Cryoport.com
Cryopak
www.Cryopak.com
DGP Intelsius
www.Intelsius.com
DuPont
www.AirCargoCovers.dupont.com
Dyzle
www.dyzle.com
Eastman Chemical Co.
www.eastman.com/medical
Elpro Services, Inc
www.Elpro.com
Emball’iso
www.Emballiso.com
Envirocooler
www.EnviroCooler.com
Envirotainer
www.Envirotainer.com
Farrar Scientific
www.FarrarScientific.com
FedEx Custom Critical
www.CustomCritical.Fedex.com
Gemalto
www.gemalto.com/m2m
Hellmann Worldwide Logistics Ltd.
www.Hellmann.net
Inmark Inc.
www.Inmarkinc.com
Intelleflex
www.Intelleflex.com
Klinge Corp.
www.KlingeCorp.com
Georgia Dept. of Economic Development
www.Georgia.org
LoJack
www.LoJackSCI.com
Lufthansa Cargo
www.Luftansa-cargo.com
Marken
www.Marken.com
MD Logistics
www.MDLogistics.com
Minnesota Thermal Science, LLC
www.mnthermalscience.com
Modality Solutions
www.Modality-Solutions.com
NanoCool
www.NanoCool.com
OCASA Logistics Solutions
www.Ocasa.com
Oceasoft
www.Oceasoft.com/en/Accuil
OnAsset Intelligence, Inc.
www.onasset.com
Packaging Technology Group, Inc.
www.PackagingTech.com
Panther Expedited Services
www.PantherExpedite.com
Pelican BioPharma
www.PelicanBioPharma.com
Polar Tech Industries, Inc.
www.Polar-Tech.com
Priority Air Express/ Priority Solutions
www.PrioritySolutions.com
Q Sales and Leasing
www.QSales.com
QuickSTAT
www.Quick.aero
Rehrig Pacific
www.RehrigPacific.com
Savsu Technologies
www.Savsu.com
Sealed Air Corp.
www.SealedAirSpecialtyMaterials.com
Sensitech/FreightWatch International
www.Sensitech.com
ShockWatch
www.ShockWatch.com
Sofrigam
www.Sofrigam.com
Southwest Airlines
www.swcargo.com
Temptime Corp.
www.TempTimeCorp.com
ThermoSafe Brands
www.ThermoSafe.com
Time Definite Services, Inc.
www.TimeDefinite.com
TSS
www.tss.se
Unitrans International Logistics
www.Unitrans-us.com
United Cargo
www.UnitedCargo.com
Vaisala
www.Vaisala.com
Va-Q-Tec AG
www.Va-Q-tec.com
World Courier of Canada, Ltd.
www.WorldCourier.com
