Provide a secure, end-to-end, cold chain solution for vaccine trial storage, equitable distribution and logistics on a regional scale, with a limited supply.

Across the globe, countries are faced with a dilemma: How do you distribute a critical clinical vaccine when demand far exceeds supply? To find a solution, Marken’s challenges included:

• Cold chain (-80˚C) storage, distribution and logistics for a regional vaccination program
• Distributing smaller shipments of vials to accommodate specific quantities needed by location
• Maximizing cost efficiency and meeting budget requirements
• Heightened security concerns
• Urgent, high-stakes need

The Marken team applied its expertise to develop custom strategies, allowing for the incremental clinical vaccine delivery the client requested. This required splitting the standard trays of vaccines and repackaging into smaller quantities. Deliveries were made in a single trip in order to save time and maintain a sustainable budget.

To address the client’s security concerns, closed-circuit television (CCTV) capabilities were enhanced on-site. Additionally, in conjunction with their own world-class quality management procedures, the Marken team allowed undercover police officers to operate within the facility to meet specific customer requirements. Overall, Marken’s solution:

• Established active, real-time temperature tracking
• Added more CCTV security cameras
• Placed two undercover police officers in the facility
• Repacked standard vials per tray into smaller shipments of vials to accommodate needs, while maintaining cold chain requirements
• Implemented personalized deliveries to all 26 healthcare centers to save time and cost
• Utilized geofencing to expedite deliveries

Marken initiated a cost-effective, regional clinical vaccine distribution and logistics solution in which standard-size vial trays were repackaged and delivered equitably to accommodate limited supply. A personalized security solution was put in place to address the client’s specific need. As a result, the regional Ministry of Health could confidently distribute its variable supply of temperature-sensitive vaccines with pinpoint precision.

Marken offers a state-of-the-art GMP-compliant depot network and logistic hubs for clinical drug product storage and distribution in 46 locations worldwide, while maintaining the leading position for cell and gene therapy services, direct-to-patient and home healthcare services, biological sample shipments and biological kit production. Marken’s dedicated 2,600+ staff members manage 200,000 drug product and biological sample shipments every month at all temperature ranges in more than 220 countries and territories and have orchestrated 17,500+ home healthcare visits. Additional services such as ancillary material sourcing, storage and distribution, shipment lane verification and qualifications, as well as GDP, regulatory and compliance consultancy add to Marken’s unique position in the pharma and logistics industry.

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