Polar Speed work only in the pharmaceutical sector.
Why? Because the distribution requirements of this market can be especially demanding, and are often well beyond the capabilities of traditional transport and distribution organisations.
The simple truth is that temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals require specific and completely uncompromising supply chain support.
John Evans' article on the future of regulation in pharmaceutical delivery is published in February's issue of PharmaFocus.
Polar Speed’s ever expanding fleet of multi temperature transit type vans are fast becoming the answer to the UK’s pharmaceutical industry logistics needs.
Solomon is the leading UK manufacturer of temperature controlled ridgids, specialising in the field for over 30 years. The company says its fresh approach is ‘raising the bar’ in payload, durability and thermal efficiency. Solomon converts Polar Speed vans in 80 mm high density installation as standard, offering thermal efficiency, easing the workload of the vehicle- mounted refrigeration unit (professionally fitted by Marshall Thermo King) and saving fuel.
Polar Speed are committed to quality solutions at every touchpoint of their business and partnering with companies such as Solomon and Marshall Thermo King provides the business with total confidence that it is able to offer clients a ‘best in class’ thermologistics response.
Although Polar Speed traditionally utilised the services of more that one vehicle body builders, it has decided that Solomon is the most consistent in quality and efficiency and they now enjoy sole supplier status.
Says Polar Speed Director Brian McKay ‘Solomon already supply companies such as J Sainsbury’s, Tesco and the Co-operative Group and they have partnered us in finding quality solutions in the ever changing temperature controlled market’.
New contracts especially for home delivery in the Solent area have facilitated the opening of a new Polar Speed Depot targeting. Hampshire, Dorset and The Isle of Wight. Being close to our customers is important in ensuring fast, efficient and ‘on the doorstep’ service.
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Polar Speed is fast becoming a leading light in the delivery of medicines directly to the home. This important direct to home service supports an ever increasing range of therapies, including; renal, multiple sclerosis, enzyme replacement therapy, haemophilia and hepatitis. Polar Speed operates its own on-site and fully regulated pharmacy, from which we deliver directly to the homes of NHS and private patients. Find our more about home deliveries »
Great news for all our clients. Stringent British Standards Institute accreditation BS EN ISO 9001:2008 has been renewed until October 2012. What does this mean to you? It’s an accreditation that measures good quality management systems. It focuses on all areas of the business, but specifically quantifies customer satisfaction, continual improvement, planning and processes.
It’s the world’s most established quality framework. This standard is adopted by 951,000 organisations in 175 countries. Particularly this worldwide standard measured Polar Speed’s quality management for the ‘provision of temperature controlled warehousing and distribution for the pharmaceutical industry’.
But Polar Speed goes above and beyond, with insulated vehicles fitted with alarmed on-board temperature recorders. It’s good to know Polar Speed is setting the standard for customer service.
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Polar Speed Director - John Evans
This is an environment where the NHS will face the most severe and substantial financial shortfall in its history (Branwen Jeffreys, BBC News health correspondent). How then can suppliers such as Polar Speed Thermologistics, who work exclusively in the pharmaceutical sector, not only survive but thrive in this challenging climate?
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‘Will the future for pharmaceutical delivery need to become more exacting and regulated’? Explores the possible dangers of delivering medicines via general carriers who are not fully familiar with the exacting needs and requirements of delivering medicines. John Taylor of the MHRA says ‘Control of storage and transportation temperatures is essential in maintaining the quality of medicines and in helping to protect patients from substandard or ineffective medicines that may result from inadequate control.’
Temperature sensitive medicine is a very precious cargo to protect. Clients need to know that their pharmaceuticals are stored and delivered correctly. Also it’s essential that there is no disruption to the logistics of delivery. It’s a supply chain that simply can’t be broken. That’s why security is of uppermost importance.
Acting on the advice of leading crime prevention consultants, Polar Speed’s company headquarters at Leighton Buzzard has undergone a major security upgrade. So it’s good to know that pharmaceuticals, sometimes life critical ones, are in good hands. ‘The value and importance of stored products and being aware of the current heavy demand in Europe, has dictated an upgrade to ensure the safety of products’, says Polar Speed Director Brian McKay ‘The site is now actively monitored by both central and on-site services with controlled viewing and constant product monitoring’. ‘We have also taken the opportunity to review our refrigeration monitoring procedures at the same time’.
It may have looked picturesque, but the winter ‘white out’ was a disaster for deliveries. Tens of thousands of online shoppers were disappointed. Transport practically ground to a standstill. Lorries jack-knifed, trains were cancelled, and airports were closed. It was the worst cold snap since 1981. But against all odds, Polar Speed delivered.
That’s because life critical medication, absolutely has to arrive on time. It was this understanding that ensured an enviable delivery record, to hospitals, pharmacies and directly to individuals at home, even in these worst of conditions. Clients were constantly updated on their consignments, and there was strong praise for a job well done from a myriad of customers.