As countries begin their
COVID-19 inoculation drives, the safe supply of vaccines calls for greater
focus on the logistics companies. The logistics industry during the pandemic served
as a backbone for essential product delivery. In 2021 and beyond, it is
expected to continue being the support system.
Even countries like the UK
that started their vaccination drive in 2020 will probably take up the entire
2021 for all citizens' inoculation. This sets the stage for the logistics
industry once again to be at the forefront of demand.
Cold chain logistics
As the vaccine is required to
be store in a refrigerator or low temperature, cold chain logistics certainly,
will have a major role to play. During the pandemic, remote working led to a
scramble in logistics companies that weren't equipped, with the means to handle
it. Sooner, most companies realized that upgrading their capabilities prepares
them to manage their business efficiently.
The shift of logistics
management from offline to the cloud allowed the logistics industry to set the
pace for its growth. Being called into action, yet again, the supply chain is
expected to be better qualified to manage the demand surge.
The Covid-19 vaccine
manufacturers depend on transportation guaranteeing optimal
temperature-controlled environments for delivery.
Quotations requiring
information on containers, warehouses, trans-shipping, customs, and other
compliance can be done smoothly by a cloud-based ERP solution. As a logistics
company, one would like to have close control and visibility of all processes.
As essential medical supplies continue to be in demand, so will the vaccine
deliveries. Considering this additional demand, one must equip their business
by embracing technology to meet this and future needs.
Progressive improvement in
delivery
By the time the world reaches
a complete unlock state, the awareness, and importance of technology would have
reached great heights. The expectations from the end-users too would scale up.
Not just expedite shipping time, customers now want to know real-time updates
of delivery.
When moving vaccines through
countries, a lot of new compliances are issued to ensure safe and reliable
passage. The cloud-based application you choose should be able to adhere to and
comply with the latest regulations. This will help avoid unnecessary delays and
potentially save lives in need of vaccines.
Since there is always a
learning curve associated with a new software solution, choosing one that is
compatible with your existing systems would be advisable.
For example, Logi-Sys' Custom Broking module can sync with
your local customs application with ease. It manages all the complex and
dynamic regulatory requirements digitally and automates the documentation
processes, tax calculation, duty calculation, and data management from a single
window to comply with every requirement. In countries with a large population
like India, the vaccination drives are to begin soon. The requirements for such
a massive scale of operations can be managed easily, with an enterprise-level
Plug-n-Play solution.
The start of the new decade
has thrown a massive challenge to the logistics industry. An optimal logistics
management solution can safely deliver the promise of a safer world.
Originally Published in Portcalls Asia Magazine
https://www.portcalls.com/covid-vaccination-drive-to-demand-more-from-logistics-industry-in-2021/
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