Logistics becomes integral to healthcare delivery, says FedEx executive
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Logistics is increasingly seen as part of healthcare infrastructure rather than just the last step in the supply chain. FedEx President of Healthcare and Life Sciences Nick Gennari said that maintaining temperature, chain of custody and quick response preserves the therapy itself.
More care is shifting to homes, local clinics and community settings, requiring delivery of individual therapies under strict time and temperature requirements. Cell and gene therapies are often manufactured for a particular patient and have a narrow window to reach their destination. The logistics industry is moving toward prediction rather than reaction, using sensor data, shipment tracking and machine learning to flag potential delays or temperature problems, with human operators acting on warnings by changing routes or involving specialist recovery teams. The pandemic exposed supply‑chain vulnerability.