Technology’s Impact On Pharma Transportation

As countries around the world begin to roll out COVID-19 vaccines, the safe transportation of pharmaceuticals has become more vital than ever. However, transporters may often face challenges that can only be resolved with the help of technology. Take a look at some of the technological advancements that are playing a significant role in transforming both the pharmaceutical and transport industry:

Tracking Technology

Tracking technology has been available for a while now, but the amount of available information when freighting medication, supplies, and equipment has significantly improved in recent years. GPS tracking can tell you where your cargo is at any given moment while also making it possible to receive an update on the temperature of the medication and even measure humidity levels. By placing sensors on the containers, pharmaceutical companies can receive and send information to freight managers to maintain the quality of the supplies.

AI and IoT 

Artificial intelligence (AI), thanks to its ability to improve decision-making, safety, efficiencies, automation, and route optimization, has become increasingly popular in the transport sector. It is currently being utilized to manage inventory, organize storage and space management in smart warehouses, and oversee the movement of products. Pharmaceutical companies can thus better prepare for possible losses with the data they obtain and receive alerts when their products are in unfavorable conditions.

The Internet of Things (IoT) is also enhancing the way transportation systems gather information and data. It provides accurate, real-time vehicle tracking and other data to help customers, companies, and organizations better plan journeys and improve the safety of transit systems. In turn, this helps reduce risks of damage and theft and allows businesses to better prepare for losses. 

Improvements in Hardware

There have also been improvements in techniques to keep temperatures low for vaccines, maintain optimum temperature for drugs, and prevent the physical damage of cargo. Complex refrigeration systems can now not only maintain temperatures but also regulate them. In fact, materials that can maintain temperatures for a significant time long after power outages occur are increasingly being used to make insulated shipping containers. This is essential when transporting vaccines to places with unreliable power supply, but the only downside is that it still needs more improvement to be fully effective. 

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