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Low-temperature supply chain

A cold chain is a supply chain that uses refrigeration to maintain perishable goods, such as pharmaceuticals, produce or other goods that are temperature-sensitive. Common goods, sometimes called cool cargo, distributed in cold chains include fresh agricultural produce, seafood, frozen food, photographic film, chemicals, and pharmaceutical products. The objective of a cold chain is to preserve the integrity and quality of goods such as pharmaceutical products or perishable goods from production to consumption. Wikipedia →

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  2. Skim a recent paper: Emerging phase change cold storage technology for fresh products cold chain logisticsInfluential work since 2022
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  4. Read the landmark paper: Crohn's disease: the cold chain hypothesisCited 147 times
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Noun A supply chain which is temperature-controlled, critical for the supply of certain foods or pharmaceuticals.

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