For us at Medair, life isn’t just about moving boxes from point A to B. It’s about safeguarding vital supplies as they journey across the globe – from medicines, to treatments, to precious IVF samples. Identifying risks such as temperature fluctuations and customs-related challenges, means we’re able to adapt and overcome any hurdles that may arise along the way.
Life-saving vaccines or breakthrough medications, vulnerable to the slightest temperature shift during transit, are just one of the many hurdles we face in our daily operations. Not to mention ensuring regulatory compliance and thwarting security threats – there’s a lot to keep us busy.
As a result, we understand what it takes to overcome many of these key risks, including:
Temperature Deviations
This is a delicate dance, and one of high priority. Any oversight means their efficacy could be compromised.
Customs Regulations
What with an abundance of paperwork and red tape, it’s incredibly important to get this right the first time around else our shipments risk being held back.
Security breaches
Given the high-value nature of our shipments, it makes them prime targets for theft. Therefore, ensuring fail-safe security measures is a necessity.
Natural disasters
Earthquakes, Political unrest, and anything in between, can disrupt deliveries and cause chaos.
How do we mitigate these risks, exactly? The answer lies in developing a solid risk management strategy:
Contingency Planning
We like to have all our bases covered. This is why at Medair, we don’t just rely on plan A (or B, or C…you get the picture) Being prepared for whatever may come our way is how we’ve managed to maintain our two-decade long success rate.
Utilising Advancements in Technology
Data loggers, real-time tracking systems—you name it, we use it. Keeping a close eye on our shipments helps us to nip any issues in the bud before they snowball.
In the case of our UK operations, our in-house software is connected to the UK customs system. This means that we’re able to live-monitor shipments, giving real-time updates to our customers.
Employee Training
At Medair, we make sure everyone in the logistics chain understands how we operate – from handling procedures to emergency protocols – we’ve found this paramount in minimizing the risk of human error.
Proactive Risk Mitigation
Along with the regular reassessment of our SOPs and potential risks, looking for the most efficient routes and having backup plans in place ensures that we’re ready to navigate through any tough spots.
Individual IVF Shipments
Every IVF shipment through Medair is individually cared for. We will never consolidate your samples.
Measuring and implementing risk management is a tough job, but by staying vigilant and proactive, Medair ensure that critical treatments reach patients when they need them most – on time, every time.
Ready to choose Medair? Request a quote today, and ensure the safe and timely delivery of your vital shipments.
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