The flow of goods through end-to-end supply chain involving several parties which require specific temperature control to retain product integrity. It includes handling, operation, transport, and storage from the point of manufacture or harvest to the end user. Three rules apply: Proper temperature must be applied to a sound product, ASAP, throughout the entire distribution chain. Synonyms for cold chain packages in the cold chain industry include thermal shippers, insulated containers, temperature-controlled packaging, and thermal shipping systems. Insulated shipping containers. (ISTA)
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