Data provided in the results of a shipping study are used to qualify the potential temperature risks during transit and also to determine the ongoing temperature monitoring requirements of the chosen qualified lanes.  Projects are used to prepare for shipments via new lanes as well as starting to gather data on existing lanes where there are gaps in data or no monitoring currently in place.  Shipping studies provide the data and confidence to justify ongoing temperature monitoring procedures and the number of temperature data loggers used.  In the long term this can make large cost savings.  

Projects can be as basic as monitoring a single domestic lane up to larger projects recording multiple international lanes using different shipping methods (Air, Road, Ocean) as well as various packaging configurations (Passive, Active, Palletised….). 

Projects offer the capability of monitoring air temperatures close to the product and where possible make a comparison to external temperatures (Containers, Road movements).  This allows for a valuable internal and external parameter comparison to consider any trends between external temperatures and the performance of the vehicle/container.

We recommend a shipping study to take place over a period of twelve months.  Although this sounds like a long time, this time period will allow for the gathering of comprehensive data to complete the analysis of temperature variations (and other uncontrollables) across the chosen routes, and ensure the capture of all extreme seasons and possible weather conditions at both ends of the Supply Chain.

Regulation:  Biomap has developed its Shipping Studies solution with consideration of regulatory guidelines from the IMB, MHRA, FDA and USP in mind. 

Reports:  Shipping study reports include a detailed overview of the project results.  Reports are provided at agreed stages of the project.  Attention is given to any reported excursions or notable events.  Reports are provided in hard copy or electronic format.

Data Acquisition tools:  Biomap utilises the Escort iMiniPlus range of electronic temperature data loggers (see temperature data loggers)

Benefits:

• Project qualification in advance of proposal
• Minimal impact on day to day operations
• Minimal impact on internal resource
• Full report (Min, Max & Ave temperatures, Recorded Range, Trend analysis, Schematics, Floor Plans, Certification, Excursion analysis, Summary and Events, Tabular data)