AI and pharma cold chain

In the coming years, we will see an increase in the distribution of biological medicines. This new situation will cause the transformation of the cold chain of the pharmaceutical supply chain. However, Artificial Intelligence will play a key role in the development of the cold chain. Furthermore, in conjunction with machine learning and predictive analytics, AI transformation goes much deeper than smarter search functions.

By aggregating and analysing data from multiple sources — a drug order and weather data along a delivery route, for example — Artificial Intelligence-based systems can provide complete visibility with predictive data throughout the cold chain. The company can anticipate obstacles before the cold chain starts.

This is an example of analytical decision-making. With the help of analytical decision-making, cold chain logistics and overall drug cost, patient risk, and gaps in the pharmaceutical supply chain will be significantly reduced.

Francesc Arcas Ruscalleda