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.

Saturday, 4 July 2015

Cold Chain Packaging Developments Led To Safe Transit Of Pharmaceutical Products

The cold chain defines the process of transporting different temperature-sensitive materials. Various refrigerated and thermal methods of packaging used in this process helps in protecting the integrity of products. Different developments in that arena of cold chain packaging ensure a safe transfer of sensitive products in different containers.

This process has turned out to be a science and shippers need to understand biological and chemical processes that are responsible for decay and decomposition. The technology used in this process relies on different methods of controlling temperature for the supply chain. Different tasks there are involved in this process helps in packing and monitoring products while storing or transporting the shipment.

Use of this technology dates back to an almost eighteenth century. In the nineteenth century, it gained momentum as the technology was used for transporting different food products and crops. Transportation of life science and pharmaceuticals with cold chain is a recent activity, and it dates back to the middle part of the last century.

The logistic industry has undergone different developments and segregations in the last few years.There are regulations of each industry, and it is mandatory for transporters to abide by those. Processes involved in cold chain packaging abide by these regulations.

Reliance of businesses on cold chain solutions has increased due to different benefits. Pharmaceutical industries, life-science firms, and different food processing industries now rely on the cold chain. Maintaining a low temperature is the key to different cold chain processes.Be it transferring vaccines to war zones or donor organs, maintaining the appropriate temperature to maintain efficacy is now easy.


An important advancement in cold chain technologies is round the clock monitoring of humidity and temperature. Use of indicators, data loggers, and different cold chain technologies help in recording data related to temperature fluctuation. Your shipment will be safe during the transit in a storage unit or the warehouse. 

Sunday, 24 May 2015

Real-Time Monitoring Is Integral To Improve Delivery Time Of Consignments



Keeping track of information of fleet conditions related to humidity and temperature is important. If you want real-time monitoring of door status and run times, it is important to opt for innovative solutions. You might opt for monitoring solutions that can record seamlessly when the consignment is in transit or during storage. 

You can opt for services of companies that cater innovative solutions. These companies combine different facets of monitoring during warehousing and transportation of temperature-sensitive consignment. Any information regarding the fleet needs to be accurate, easily accessible and safe.If you opt for automated processes, data collection, transfer and reporting will be easy.

Owners will stay abreast regarding temperature of the consignment when on transit and during storage. You will receive alerts in the form of emails or SMS through web-based portals round the clock. If you want, effective services at a competitive rate then opt for different wireless technologies. Wireless processes are easy to install and operate. 

Irrespective of the process that you have opted for, these adhere to international standards and those followed in pharmaceutical, life sciences, and healthcare industries. To assure error-free real-time monitoring, the system undergoes regular validation according to the international standards.Be run status opening or closing of doors, temperature fluctuation you will get an insight of these conditions.

Geolocation of a consignment is also possible with this system. The report generated through remote monitoring solutions is essential for audits. You can also improve the delivery of consignment with the aid of this solution. If you want, historical data, you can also extract the same from this system in tabular or graphical formats.

There are different benefits of using different monitoring systems. Today it is an important part of cold chain solutions. Obtaining real-time information also helps in improving the delivery time of consignments. However, make sure that you opt for automated processes, to obtain reports and information handy.

Friday, 24 April 2015

Cold Chain Packaging Material Integral To Safe Transfer Of Various Products

Global markets depend on cold chains for transporting various temperature-sensitive goods.The physical distance between different locations often seems to be a hindrance for safe and effective transportation of various goods. The advanced technology used for cold chain packaging ensures the integrity of consignments from assembly to final delivery. 

For this purpose, industries use cost-effective, and superior quality packing solutions. These materials are manufactured based on regulations of this industry. Use of thermal packing materials is advantageous even to customers.You have to use less refrigerant and reduces the weight of the container. These are recyclable and durable. In fact, these have turned out to be a perfect solution for this industry.

In case, you intend to transport tissue samples, pharmaceuticals, blood or different biologic then use of this material is a must. Efficacy of these materials is tested in sophisticated laboratories and then used for packaging. It is easy to use, so packing is now a less daunting task. 

Improved performance of cold chain packaging materials has reduced thermal stress remarkably. Different logistic providers now use insulated packing materials for better thermal management of temperature-sensitive products. Packing materials aim at protecting shipments from different weather conditions and bounces that they might have to face during transportation. 

Simplification of the design of packing materials has added to its usability. Insulated materials used for packing are perfect for extreme conditions. Over the years, there has been a rise in the use of these technologies to improve the shelf life of different products. For pharmaceutical, food, beverage and life sciences reliance on cold chain solutions is essential.

Safe transportation is the main emphasis of cold chain technologies. Along with effective packing material, use of advanced monitoring solution ensures effectiveness and quality.Data loggers and indicators are effective in different climatic conditions and for transporting various temperature sensitive products. Finding a smart solution is easy with logistic suppliers.