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Cold chain logistics

Term · Logistics and supply chain · MLC-T-LOG-000052

The management of all activities related to the procurement, storage, and transportation of goods that must be kept within a specific low-temperature range. This specialized logistics branch handles perishable items like food, pharmaceuticals, and chemicals, using refrigerated containers, warehouses, and vehicles. Temperature monitoring devices are used throughout the process to document that the required thermal conditions, such as 2 to 8 degrees Celsius for many vaccines, have been maintained.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-LOG-000052
FieldLogistics and supply chain
Record as JSON
{
  "id": "MLC-T-LOG-000052",
  "term": "Cold chain logistics",
  "field": "Logistics and supply chain",
  "definition": "The management of all activities related to the procurement, storage, and transportation of goods that must be kept within a specific low-temperature range. This specialized logistics branch handles perishable items like food, pharmaceuticals, and chemicals, using refrigerated containers, warehouses, and vehicles. Temperature monitoring devices are used throughout the process to document that the required thermal conditions, such as 2 to 8 degrees Celsius for many vaccines, have been maintained.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/logistics/cold-chain-logistics/"
}

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