Cold Chain Distribution (2011)

SMi proudly presents its 6th annual Cold Chain Distribution conference to be held in London on Monday 5th & Tuesday 6th of December 2011. This conference follows on from SMi’s previous highly successful Cold Chain Distribution events and offers the opportunity to keep up-to-date with the latest regulations, challenges and solutions that you need to know about for successful and cost-effective cold chain distribution

The cold chain is critical in the transportation and logistical organisation of pharmaceutical drugs and products. The cold chain is the supply and distribution network within a Pharma company that deals with movement of product which needs to be keep secure in a temperature controlled environment.

This conference will address and explore key issues such as security, wholesaler monitoring, contingency planning, protection against counterfeiting and how to deal with new regulations. Learn how to maximise efficiency and profitability from case study examples and expert presentations.

New for 2011; This conference will also address Temperature Control Management. This year, the conference will not only tackle issues surrounding effective management of your cold chain distribution network but the new and increasingly important issue of Controlled Room Temperature management and regulations. Many of the lessons learned from the cold chain can be applied to CRT management and this is the ideal opportunity to learn about transferable experiences and skills. 

"The CTM industry has been estimated at $50 billion worldwide, the majority of which is biotech-based. Even if this stays flat through 2011, the total value of cold chain product shipments for life sciences will be nearly $246 billion in 2011" - source: www.pharmaceuticalcommerce.com