A year into the COVID-19 pandemic, with the urgent need for vaccinations against the coronavirus, vaccines are now among the critical supplies moving through the supply chain. Much effort and dedication are required to keep the vaccine supply chain moving, and the cold storage or cold chain providers who are charged with vaccine distribution face significant pressure and challenges.

In 2020, the global COVID-19 pandemic transformed so many aspects of everyday lives, and it impacted supply chains across all industries. Consumers and businesses began paying more attention to the supply chain as lockdowns and other measures – and panic shopping – led to delays, disruptions and shortages of product.