On May 10, 2024, at 4:00 PM, Thermal Control Business Update (TCBU) organized a webinar on “Cold Chain Logistics Trends 2024”.
Cold chain logistics was constantly evolving, utilizing transportation and technologies to maintain the quality of temperature-sensitive goods. Embedded IoT devices in shipping containers and storage units enabled real-time temperature and humidity monitoring, ensuring precise regulation. Additionally, eco-friendly refrigerants and energy-efficient insulation materials helped reduce energy usage and environmental effects while ensuring accurate temperature management.
Logistics and warehousing components of supply chain management ensured efficient movement and storage of goods. Logistics enfolded transportation, distribution, and delivery, while warehousing involved product storage, handling, and inventory management. Overall, advancements in cold chain logistics technology provided the safety and integrity of temperature-sensitive goods across the supply chain, meeting the increasing demands for quality and freshness. Additionally, predictive analytics driven by machine learning detected disruptions in the cold chain, thus safeguarding product quality.
During that 90-minute virtual interactive session on “Cold Chain Logistics Trends 2024” from 4 PM to 5.30 PM IST on May 10, 2024, industry experts discussed trends and innovations reshaping the cold chain and warehousing industry, evolving technologies for supply chain transparency, monitoring instruments, automation, and robotics in warehouse operations, sustainable packaging solutions, and the integration of AI for predictive maintenance and real-time monitoring.
PANELISTS
Philip Antony, Head of Supplychain & Distribution, Baskin Robbins India: “Requirement and challenges of technology adoption in cold chain”
Dr Nitin Goel, Chief Executive Officer, Inficold India Private Limited: “Various applications and use cases of their product offering in cold chain”
Vinay Bajpai, Associate Director, Carrier Transicold India: “Trends in the Movement of Chilled Products in the Cold Chain”
Preeti Saluja, Regional Business Head – India Subcontinent and Middle East, Aeris Dynamics: “Temperature-controlled packaging for temperature-sensitive Pharma shipments”
