MARKEN
SUPPLY CHAIN DIGITAL / HEALTHCARE GLOBAL
their materials will sustain their temperatures for longer periods of time without interruption .
“ More efficient insulating materials used in thermal packaging also allows for a higher payload by placing more product in less boxes . This can maintain or reduce shipping costs ,” said Bell .
Significant investments have also been made to internal IT systems . With two main software platforms — Marken Solo and Marken Maestro — managing the inventory of drugs and tracking shipments is truly state of the art .
“ Managing shipments from start to finish is critical , not just to us but to our clients as well ,” added Bell . “ Today ’ s technology includes integration of remote GPS devices into the IT systems .”
Bell explains that Marken incorporates GPS tracking systems to remotely monitor not just the location of a shipment , but the environmental factors such as temperature , humidity , pressure , shock , and vibration as well .
“ We are constantly looking for what ’ s going to make our clients ’ lives easier , giving them the assurance that their shipments are being handled in an appropriate
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