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Case Study 2: Just In Time Transport of Oncology Drugs to Hospital
Client
- Leading Pharmaceutical Company
Objective
- Deliver temperature-sensitive oncology drugs to a hospital to meet urgent patient treatment schedules.
Challenges
- Ensuring temperature stability for sensitive oncology drugs during transportation.
- Meeting strict delivery timelines to align with treatment schedules.
- Providing complete visibility and tracking of the shipment.
Approach
- Custom Packaging Solutions: Utilized specialized, insulated packaging to maintain the required temperature range for oncology drugs, ensuring their safety and effectiveness.
- Control Tower Monitoring: A dedicated control tower was established to monitor the shipment in real time, providing alerts and live updates throughout the journey.
- Priority Transport Coordination: Coordinated a seamless transportation plan involving both air and ground logistics to achieve a delivery time of 24 to 48 hours. Emphasized compliance with international cold chain standards.
Outcome
- Successfully delivered oncology drugs to the hospital within the stipulated timeframe.
- Temperature integrity was maintained throughout the entire transit, ensuring the drugs remained effective upon delivery.
- Provided the pharmaceutical company with detailed tracking reports, enhancing transparency and reliability.
Impact
- This successful operation demonstrated DTDC's capability to manage critical pharmaceutical logistics, helping the pharmaceutical company meet its commitment to timely patient care and maintaining the integrity of life-saving oncology drugs.