Temperature-Sensitive Packaging Insulation And Phase Change Options

By Robert Mendenhall, VP Business Development, American Aerogel

The fast growing trends of globalized medicine and long distance research collaboration makes the transportation of bio/pharma products an increasing concern and cost. In the past year, healthcare companies' concern about temperature related product loss has doubled, and less than half of the companies believe they are successfully managing supply chain costs. As healthcare companies ship temperature sensitive products across farther distances, they must heighten their consideration of payload requirements and shipping options.