Many businesses of all sizes choose to outsource their cold chain logistic processes. Cold-chain logistics is one of the most complex and difficult areas of freight transportation, so outsourcing can be an easy and convenient solution. But if you haven’t outsourced before then why should you consider outsourcing your cold chain logistics now? Here’s everything you need to know:
The Benefits of Outsourcing Cold Chain Logistics
Some of the main benefits and advantages of choosing to outsource your cold chain logistics include:
- Cost effective solution. Because logistics providers such as large TPL operators
are responsible for distributing large volumes of
goods every day, for a host of different clients and different product types, they are able to negotiate the best deals on behalf of their clients. Where there is volume there is often a discount to be had. Outsourcing your cold chain logistics is a cost-effective solution because it enables you to take advantage of these bulk discounts.
What’s more, outsourcing your logistics activities can also reduce your day-to-day running costs. Logistics can be incredibly expensive, particularly for a small organisation. Transport operation costs and staffing levels can be reduced when cost chain logistics are outsourced, ultimately saving you money. Some businesses find that outsourcing their cold chain logistics pays for itself.
- Increased efficiency. Outsourcing your cold chain logistics will make your logistics process faster and more efficient. Logistics experts know the best and most affordable routes to transport your cold chain goods. By outsourcing you can benefit from increased supply chain flexibility.
Whether your company is big or small, you will gain access to the resources of your supply chain provider when you outsource your logistics. Since third-party suppliers are better equipped with the tools and technologies needed for managing supply chains, they are in a better position to adapt to changing market conditions and consumer preferences. This means that even as market wants and needs change, your business can quickly change with it, ensuring that you are operating as efficiently as possible without any extra work or effort on your part. - Improved protection for temperature sensitive products. Transporting temperature sensitive products can be fraught with risk. An incredible 40 percent of the world’s fresh produce is lost post-harvest or wasted at retail and consumer level. Much of this can be attributed to distribution loss. Food waste is not only bad for the planet, it’s bad for the bottom line.
Using a cold chain logistics provider with experience in the cold chain process will minimise your product losses during the transportation process, ensuring that your goods and therefore your profits get from A to B safely. - Safe and convenient. Finally, using a third-party cold chain logistics supplier is likely to be the safest and most convenient way to transport your goods. Given the cost and time required to design and manage an efficient, flexible, reliable and sustainable cold chain it just makes sense to work with an established cold chain logistics provider that has a proven track record for the safety of its supply chain.
Logistics outsourcing may allow you to respond quickly to clients’ demands. When your client needs change, your outsourced logistics operator can ensure that your response changes too, in a way that is safe and convenient.
Why Choose Experts?
Experts in temperature-controlled transportation and are highly regarded in the field.
These companies are considered leaders within the
temperature-controlled transportation sector. TLX Cargo have an in-depth knowledge of Cold Chain logistics, Temperature Controlled Logistics and Temperature Controlled Packaging for supply chain and can assist with selecting the best operators.
The company is best known for their best-selling insulated pallet blankets and thermal cargo blanket products. Using Phase Change Materials (PCM), Nano technology and convection inhibitors, TLX only works with materials that are waterproof, breathable with high reflectance and exceptional thermal performance for your supply chain needs. The systems deliver 360° thermal protection without the risk of condensation and without the need for accessories such as tape and
scissors. These inventions and products are unique to TLX.
There are many different types of pallet blankets and pallet covers available exclusively from TLX Cargo. These include:
| TLX4 | This is a high-performance Thermal Pallet Cover, designed to give extended protection for goods being shipped between both 2-8°C and 15-25°C. This makes it a great option for cold chain logistic suppliers. It uses advanced technology that will keep your products within temperature range for longer. This is a 1mm thick cover that reflects 97% of thermal radiation. It is waterproof and can be used for perishables as well as chemical and pharmaceutical shipments. |  |
| TLX2 | This is another great product for perishables and pharmaceutical shipments. TLX2 is designed to protect your products from solar radiation and extreme ambient temperatures, The brilliant white surface of the cargo cover is the most effective solution against direct sunlight conditions. TLX2 prevents damage caused by rain, snow and insects and though it is waterproof it is also breathable. This allows the exchange of air and water vapour through the material, helping ensure the internal moisture levels within the pallet not to reach harmful levels. |  |
| TLX PCM | This product is notable because it is the first Thermal Pallet Cover to incorporate Phase Change Material (PCM) into its structure. This cover self-regulates its performance according to the conditions, by recharging and freezing at 5°C, 8°C and 19°C and absorbing heat up until 25°C+. TLX PCM reflects 97% of thermal radiation over the measured spectral range whilst also being waterproof, strong and easy to handle. |  |
| TLX2 PMC & PAG | If your business prides itself on being environmentally friendly then this may be the right product for you as the entire product can be recycled. This thermal pallet cover gives short-wave solar radiation protection to temperature sensitive goods when exposed to direct sunlight conditions. Like TLX2, its bright white outer skin reflects the greatest amount of the visible spectrum solar radiation possible. |  |
You can download TLX Cargo’s comprehensive guide to cold chain logistics here. The additional information this contains may help you determine if outsourcing your cold chain logistics is the right choice for you.
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