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Logistics centre provides a cure
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January 2008
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A dedicated centre of excellence for pharmaceutical storage and distribution has been set up by NYK Logistics (UK) has underlined its commitment to the pharmaceutical sector.
Part of NYK’s flagship distribution complex in Northampton, the 175,000 sq ft, Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency licensed facility has been converted into a purpose-built 1,000 pallet cold store with an additional 16,000 pallets in temperature-controlled ambient (temperate) storage.
To maintain a temperature between 2°-8°C in the cold store and between 8°-25°C through the remainder of the site, the whole facility is equipped with the latest temperature control and monitoring equipment. 46 Radio Frequency transmitters have been located throughout the facility, in order to monitor the temperature continuously. The system relays temperature data into a base station, which is linked to a fully networked computer system that can be accessed remotely. As well as audible alarms, warning messages are sent automatically to managers’ mobile phones should the temperatures deviate from the required settings.
The facility is also fully equipped with an emergency spillage area and staff have received emergency response training, as well as specialist training in the use of equipment, including respirators.
General manager Larry Walsh says: “Pharmaceutical manufacturers are increasingly concentrating on core R&D, manufacturing and marketing activities and entrusting their storage and distribution to specialist third parties such as NYK.
“For obvious reasons, the pharmaceutical industry is heavily regulated, with both manufacturers and their suppliers being required to demonstrate adherence to strict quality, safety and security procedures.
“The investment underpins our ability to do this and our commitment to the pharmaceutical sector and will allow us to continue to build on our experience of working with major pharmaceutical manufacturers.”
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Author
Chris Rowlands
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