Automated Production, Warehouse &
Transport Monitoring Ensures Complete
Cold Chain Management
R
ecent years have seen an increase
in legislation in the production,
storage and transportation of
temperature sensitive good that renders
regular checks of controlled conditions
essential. FilesThruTheAir explains how
automated monitoring systems can save
time, improve efficiency and reduce
wastage by ensuring industry standards
are met without the extra effort.
The safe storage and transportation of
pharmaceutical products, biologicals
and food is predicated on the correct
management of the cold chain. According
to the FDA, goods must be kept in the
designated temperature range, with any
excursions outside of this temperature
being closely monitored and recorded
to ensure the goods remain safe for
distribution.
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The cold chain industry is expanding
due to the rapid growth of
biopharmaceuticals and food products
travelling large distances that require
temperature-controlled conditions.
This increase has resulted in the addition
of complex distribution chains with a
variety of storage and transport modes,
throughout which the cold chain must be
managed, maintained and recorded.
To meet these needs, a system that
automatically alerts the user to
temperature and humidity excursions
enables staff to rectify any storage or
transport issues, reducing the chance of
damaging the goods.
In addition, accurate and consistent
data records are needed to prove due
diligence in upholding these industry
standards meaning that data logging
throughout the cold chain is vital to pass
inspections.
The FilesThruTheAir range of WiFi-
connected data loggers wirelessly
records and stores data to the EasyLog
Cloud platform, an online system that
allows you to monitor, manage and
analyse data from multiple devices
across numerous locations all in one
place.
When a device is triggered into alarm
mode, an email is automatically sent to
pre-specified recipients detailing when it
was triggered and at what temperature.