Temperature controlled transportation is still one of the most challenging issues within the pharmaceutical supply chain. From 29 – 31 August 2011, pharmaceutical professionals will come together at the 4th International Symposium Cool Chain in Berlin, Germany, to discuss current issues and developments in the field.

The conference will focus on the following topics:
•Improving selection and validation of transport partners through supplier assessment processes
•Establishing effective controlling and monitoring of transportation from production to the final consumer by using RFID and TTI labels
•Identifying and managing risks along the cool chain (weak spot airport and last mile)
•Current and upcoming EU regulations and industry standards
•Technical solutions such as temperature data logger and multiuse thermo container systems

Companies and institutes such as Roche Diagnostics, Bayer Healthcare AG, Topotarget Switzerland SA, World Courier (Deutschland) GmbH, Pharmaceutical Cold Chain Interest Group (PCCIG) und Sanofi-Aventis will present case studies.

During an interactive workshop day on 31 August, delegates can also further their knowledge in the following areas:
•Qualification of refrigerated trucks and rooms
•Managing the whole transportation process to prevent loss and minimize risks
•Mitigating supply chain risks in the cold chain
•Shipping temperature sensitive clinical supplies

Further information, including articles, interviews and the full conference program can be found at www.cool-chain-conference.com/PR

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