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Make-to-Order Cold Chain Delivery Systems

Order-driven cold chain systems apply the Make-to-Order principle to temperature-sensitive products.

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Last updated: 10 June 2026Published: 19 June 2025

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Order-driven cold chain systems apply the Make-to-Order principle to temperature-sensitive products. Manufacturing, refrigeration, and shipment are triggered only after customer order to minimise spoilage and guarantee freshness—critical for food, pharmaceuticals, and biologics. The cold chain is reverse-scheduled from the delivery deadline: transport and storage are tightly synchronised to prevent temperature excursions and quality loss. Logistics providers require specialised infrastructure (insulated containers, temperature monitoring, real-time tracking) and often certifications such as GDP or HACCP.

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