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Health Care Supply Chains
Always

Logistics support key Visible

to critical health care

By Jack R. Muhs, Regional President, FedEx Express,
Middle East, Indian Subcontinent and Africa (MEISA)

Access to critical health care hinges on logistics support in the age of COVID-19.

SINCE THE beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, SenseAware, powered by FedEx, is just one
the global health care industry has seen significant such example of hyper-precise technology that
demand for medtech products. To keep global tracks temperature and provides near real-time
trade moving, express logistics providers with tracking and information, making the entire
network strength and flexibility are continuing journey of health care products more connected
to play a critical role in moving pharmaceutical and accessible. This technology can be further
supplies, personal protective equipment and other connected using the FedEx Surround platform,
essential products to communities in need. which uses artificial intelligence and predictive
Logistics providers with expertise in moving tools to proactively monitor conditions surrounding
goods around the world have in-depth knowledge the packages, allowing customer support agents to
of local regulations, customs requirements and intervene if issues such as weather or tra’c delays
environmental conditions that help determine threaten to delay delivery timelines.
the right distribution route, ensuring that each The movement of COVID-19 vaccines is likely
shipment is delivered in a safe and timely manner. to take place over a long period of time, and
This expertise and knowledge becomes even more collaboration between the active ingredient
critical during a pandemic. producers, vaccine manufacturers, the logistics
Health care customers want supply chains that sector and government agencies is crucial to its Transport & Logistics
are agile and reliable, giving them full transparency, success.
control and flexibility to manage risk, and track Vaccine distribution and allocation has its
and react to any unforeseen events in the supply challenges, so supply chains must be able to adapt Keep every aspect of your eet, Always Visible.
chain. While visibility and control are important in quickly. To address these challenges, it is essential
most industry supply chains, they are absolutely that health care companies partner with logistics With Ctrack’s 30 years experience, we can help you unlock
essential for the health care sector. From experts that have the experience, global network better diagnostics, support compliance reporting, as well
manufactured biological items to pharmaceuticals, and technology solutions to handle their specific as provide tailormade analytics for both short term, and
the majority of items that the health care industry needs and provide customised solutions to help long-term decision making. Ctrack will optimise the right
ships are sensitive, critical and valuable. ensure safe and timely movement of vaccine and solution for your specific business needs.
Until recently, the biggest innovations in health vaccine-related shipments.
care have often been around a breakthrough drug, Time-definite express transportation of critical
vaccine or sophisticated medical device. However, shipments is exactly what the FedEx Express
logistics is increasingly playing a larger role in air network was built to do when it launched in Keep your eyes on the road
addressing some of the biggest challenges faced 1973. Every step since then has prepared FedEx
by this industry that can have an impact on cost, for this mission. It has decades of experience and Iris Camera Solution Asset Monitoring Temperature Monitoring
quality and access. an unrivalled global network consisting of more Front-Back-Side Facing Camera
One of the recent innovations in the health than 5,000 facilities, over 680 aircraft, more than Options Trailer Tracking Remote Door Unlocking
care sector is the use of hyper-precise technology 200,000 vehicles and – most importantly – nearly In Cab Device Driver Identi cation & Door Open/Close Sensor
that enables carriers to gather, see and send data, 600,000 dedicated team members. • Job Dispatch Driving Behaviour Monitoring Fuel Level &
helping to ensure near real-time tracking and FedEx stands ready to deliver COVID-19 • Navigation Consumption Monitoring
tracing. Using this data, health care companies can vaccines around the world. The global • Messaging Engine Performance
map information such as location, light exposure, transportation of vaccines will be among the most • Driver Behaviour Display Monitoring (CAN) Vehicle & Fleet Tracking
humidity, barometric pressure and shock events, important work in the history of the company, and
which may impact the safety and e ectiveness of it is proud to be a part of the solution to end this
the contents of a health care delivery. public health crisis. •
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22 April 2021 | Logistics News