Saturday 28 November 2015

Remote Monitoring Solutions Store Data In Centralized Locations

Designing optimum cold-chain associated packaging solutions in a time and cost-effective manner is essential for companies. For ensuring successful project results, implementing continual monitoring components for checking the environmental condition is necessary. Opting for remote monitoring solutions along with a proprietary data management mechanism is essential. A comprehensive portal system is also required for enabling users in storing data in a centralized location. 

Ascertaining secure access and assessment of data systems is now possible with a validated and feasible web-based application. Optimally centralized locations comprise of battery-operated, wireless data loggers and sensors. It aids in monitoring varying environmental conditions that entail pressure differential, humidity, vibration, airflow, etc. It also detects power consumption and flood detection with ease. 

Presenting scalable solutions and out-of-range alerts in a timely, precise manner is fundamental. You can obtain these alerts via user-based and defined parameters. An interesting aspect is that removal or addition of sensors primarily depends on data monitoring requirements. It is vital to ensure simple, hassle-free accessibility to data, irrespective of weather conditions and location.

Reading sensors, graphs, reports, alarm conditions, historical data in real time is achievable though variable comparison ranges. Convenience of remote monitoring solutions helps you in evaluating thermal imaging of your products and facilities. Now, obtain detailed reports of floor plans that present an overview of your current system. Monitoring of multiple sites and availing seamless, unified data is also possible. 

There is no requirement of facing additional issues that installation of invasive cables provides. Installing real-time monitoring technicalities offers optimum advantages to clients. It entails turn-key solutions that ensure swift set-ups and reduction in overhead costs. 

Utilizing electronic data loggers with portable techniques enables hassle-free remote or in-transit evaluation of conditions. Such effectual loggers collect validated information of data transmission and onboard memory. Availing requisite details from multiple locations become a simple process with unified system architecture. Also, retrieve historical data in real-time without much trouble.

Wednesday 28 October 2015

Functioning Of Cold Chain Packaging And Most Significant Advantages

Lot of hard work and investment is required for the constant output of agricultural products. Even food items and packaged food is susceptible to easy damage because such products require a specific atmosphere and temperature, so that the products may last through their average shelf life. Thus, cold chain packaging is an efficient way to deal against the damage of products.

Temperature control is the most significant and effective method to deal with the damage of perishable products like fruits, vegetables, ready-to-serve food items, agricultural products like cereals and food crops. Such products require a constant and unbridled process of temperature controlled environment for maintaining longevity of the products.

Certain products are prone to easy damage during transition if they are not placed under suitable conditions. In the handling and transport of such products it is necessary to ensure that the products are being transported in cool cargo. There must be consistent maintenance of a certain temperature that is essential for the proper preservation of the products.

Perhaps, one of the most notable aspects involved with transportation of goods is the management of transition of pharmaceutical drugs and important supplies that are essential for medical facilities and care of critically ill patients. The significant importance of cold chain packaging is undeniable in the transport of pharmaceutical drugs.

The importance of cold chain solutions is also inevitable during the shipment of certain chemical and chemical products. There are different chemicals that are used in manufacturing industries of textiles, paints, building materials and cosmetics. Such chemicals are easily prone to damage due to exposure and contact with moisture and air.

By now, you must have developed a firsthand idea of the significance of cold chain technologies in the transport of perishable goods. Adequate preservation of vaccines under standard temperature limits is essential when vaccines are being transported over long distances especially in regions with hot climates.

Friday 25 September 2015

Cold Chain Packaging Techniques Study And Compare Temperature Requirements

Certain manufacturing industries implement rigorous testing and designing procedures for creating optimal packages. Improving packaging methods is an essential consideration for these establishments. Such procedures commence with a deployment of temperature data loggers with calibration features. By utilizing effective cold chain packaging processes, you can obtain extensive transportation mapping studies.

These aspects enable the maintenance and documentation of temperatures within transport containers and trailers. The size of these contrivances can vary as they carry a diverse range of temperature sensitive products. Mapping adaptable protocols that suit the requisitions of transport environment are essential factors. Understanding and studying the conditions of product exposure during shipment processes are vital aspects.

Documenting crucial information that can easily identify recorded temperatures are crucial attributes. Assessing thermal variations in studies areas within a specific time is another imperative factor. Comparison of temperature studies depends on multi-seasonal facets. Assessed data can differ during spring, fall, winter and summer seasons. Ensuring temperature compliance across wide-ranging distribution systems are critical deliberations.

Performing requisite operational and regulatory qualifications is essential. These include analyzing different facets of performance, design, component and functional features. Addressing varied deficiencies in cold chain packaging systems require primary attention. Designing and implementing optimal product packing and distribution system is necessary. It provides comprehensive protection to products from extreme and typical weather or temperature conditions.

Facilitation of compliant and cost-effective products is a significant attribute. Optimum cold chain solutions must adhere to regulatory requirements of different industries. Ascertaining the accurate location of temperature collection points is a significant factor, worth considering. Proper and precise identification of areas demonstrating low and high temperatures are integral points. Forming a detailed comparison between cold and hot spots and areas with the desired temperature range are critical attributes.

Performing comprehensive studies according to pre-established location and mapping criteria and specifications is important. Provision of temperature-controlled logistics, cold chain technologies and trailer qualification regulations are other essential deliberations.

Tuesday 1 September 2015

Real-Time Monitoring Technicalities Employ Sensors For Swift Delivering Of Data



Monitoring environmental conditions on a regular basis in regards to storage and packaging solutions will be a wise decision. Utilization of portal systems and appropriate data management technicalities is an integral aspect of real-time monitoring systems. It helps users in storing data in centralized locations. You can even gain secure access to these data without much trouble. 

Through evaluation of data from validated and comprehensive web-based applications is a crucial point. Many companies employ reliable data loggers, sensors that are wireless and battery-operated. It helps in monitoring a plethora of conditions like flood detection, humidity, temperature and differential pressures. Other fundamental evaluations include air flow, power consumption and vibrations in case of temperature conditions. 

Individual devices must be capable of adhering to parameters and requisitions defined by users. Such devices help in sending out alerts that can be within or out of range. Sending these alerts can take place through email, text messages or phone calls. Companies that offer completely scalable technicalities and solutions are becoming quite popular. 

Reputed companies enable addition or removal of sensors a cost-effective and feasible process. Optimal sensors entail flexible features that enable proper data transmission to standardized networks. You can store data independently with real-time monitoring mechanisms. There is no necessitation of any power connection or network. Such sensors can move freely through specified low-power states. 

These efficacious technologies provide equipment with a battery life of almost three years. Simplifying your access to data is a core and essential component of remote monitoring solutions. You can obtain access to information from devices with an internet connection, as per your convenience. 

You can view alarm conditions and sensor readings on a real-time basis. Analysis of historical data is now possible through a diverse range of comparisons. It also includes facets of graphs, reports, and other comparable data. All these information can be exportable and emailed to you through excel sheets.

Friday 7 August 2015

Infitrak, Inc. And The Woodbridge Groupannounce Exclusive Distribution Agreementto Delivertransportation Packaging Solutions For The Temperature Controlled Market

MARKHAM, ONTARIO, CANADA -???, 2015 – Infitrak, a leading provider of cold chain compliance, packaging and monitoring solutions, announced today that it has become the exclusive distribution partner of The Woodbridge Group®  for the packaging industry. Woodbridge is well known in the automotive component industry  as a leader in molded polyurethane and bead foam solutions that include seat cushions and frames, head restraints, arm rests, headliners, acoustic insulators, cargo systems and safety components. 

By applying this technology toinsulated packaging, the companies have been able to design a line of energy efficient insulated products, called TempTrust,  that are lighter and more effective than any other packaging product on the market today.

Through this agreement, Infitrak will have exclusive rights to offer Woodbridge’sbeaded foam productsto logistics customers across North America. It also provides Infitrak with production, technical and engineering support to enhance Infitrak's current cold chain packaging portfolio.

“We have been impressed with the value the Infitrak team has brought to our product line through their cold chain expertise, said Darcy Nettleton,Packaging Sales Manager, The Woodbridge Group. “Infitrak’s expertise in compliance,process, and shipping and storage conditions in specific temperature regulated markets, has enabled us to jointly develop game-changing applications for EPP and EPS technologies. The result has been a product that is lighter to transport and more cost effective for manufacturers and patients. Our customers will benefit from Infitrak’s qualified offerings and provide a true one stop shop for all of their shipping requirements.”

“Experience, rapid prototyping, and industry-leading production capabilities. This is exactly what we were looking for when we envisioned the TempTrust product line,” said Jean Bedard, President at Infitrak, Inc. “Woodbridge has brought all of those capabilities and more to us. The result is the ability to design qualified packaging that surpasses industry standards and can meet the supply needs of any size customer. This agreement now allows us the exclusive rights to support customers across North America and have access to the full breadth of production capabilities.”

TempTrust packaging solutions, by Infitrak, are lighter, have longer temperature duration specifications and can sustain much colder or hotter temperatures than current offerings, while keeping temperatures consistent and products safe. The complete solution includes corrugate, foam, refrigerants, vacuum panels and qualification documents. Each qualified solution is not only tested using the latest standards, but also has been tested against thousands of data points acquired through over ten years of temperature profiling data. 

About The Woodbridge Group

The Woodbridge Group® and its partners in The World Polyurethane Alliance™ operate 63 facilities in 17 countries, as global leaders in the development and production of polyurethane and expanded polypropylene products. Automotive applications include components for seating, structural support, interior soft trim products, headliner systems, cargo management solutions, and engineered products for occupant protection and acoustical management. Woodbridge also offers contract assembly and sequencing and supply chain management, as well as a full range of value added services including engineering and design. For more information, please visit www.woodbridgegroup.com
® are registered trademarks and TM are trade marks which are either owned or used under license by Woodbridge Foam Corporation.

Contact: Ed Cauchi, Marketing Communications Manager, The Woodbridge Group
(905) 896-3626
ed_cauchi@woodbridgegroup.com
www.woodbridgegroup.com

About Infitrak
Infitrak is a leader in cold chain compliance services, packaging and intelligent monitoring solutions for the pharmaceutical, healthcare, food and life sciences industries. We are available to help you assure products remain in compliance with regulatory guidelines, and are stored or transported under ideal conditions. For more information, please visit us at www.infitrak.com.

Learn more about Infitrak by following us online:  Linkedin, YouTube, and Twitter.

Contact: Kevin Kohleriter
(972) 922-9483
kevink@infitrak.com
 
Agreement allows Infitrak to be exclusive distributor of Woodbridge’s Formed Plastics Division molded cold chain coolers for transportation & storage of temperature sensitive products

Friday 31 July 2015

Real-Time Monitoring Of Cold Chain Need Expert Logistics

If you are in the food, pharmaceuticals or any other life-science oriented business, wholesale or dealership, a strict real-time monitoring of cold chain alone can assure you of the successful end use of the product. Since the goods require storage and distribution in regulated temperature, both packaging, as well as cargo storage also plays vital roles.

An uninterrupted series of transport with the controlled temperature conditions is necessary to ensure longer shelf-life of perishable agricultural products. The pharmaceutical industry too has its specification when it comes to certain product storage temperature. It is necessary that the same is maintained during transport too.

Expertise in the field of data collection and management while forming new and developing logistics is required. Facilities in transportation and monitoring their real-time movement should comply with the regulating rules laid down for the purpose. Your business requirements are specific.Apart from complying with the regulatory needs, your solution has to be out-of-the-box too.

The planning of clear logistic and their real-time monitoring will be able to accomplish the process of goods reaching their destination in proper condition. Unlike the logistic for other goods, cold chain system will require greater surveillance. As a customer, you too should be able to know what conditions your goods are exposed to.

In case you have the need for environmental monitoring in any of the highly regulated industries, you can think of availing professional services that will provide you remote monitoring solutions. As your business will have to meet the regulatory statutes, a strict yet non-intrusive monitoring is essential.

Looking for a cost-effective solution to such cold chain logistic can be challenging. But, with greater need for temperature regulated storage, more and more people are involved in finding technologically savvy monitoring systems. An efficient logistic, good packaging designs and accurate temperature mapping will improve the monitoring system.