COLD SUPPLY CHAIN VULNERABILITIES AND RISK MANAGEMENT IN THE DISTRIBUTION OF BIOLOGICS IN SAUDI ARABIA
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2026
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Saudi Digital Library
Abstract
COLD SUPPLY CHAIN VULNERABILITIES AND RISK MANAGEMENT IN THE
DISTRIBUTION OF BIOLOGICS IN SAUDI ARABIA
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This research investigates the vulnerabilities and risk management strategies of the cold supply chain for biologics in Saudi Arabia. Using a systematic literature review, it identifies the main operational risks, evaluates existing mitigation strategies, examines barriers affecting cold chain performance, and proposes evidence-based recommendations to improve the safety, resilience, and efficiency of biologics distribution in line with Saudi Vision 2030.
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Cold supply chain, biological distribution, risk management, Saudi Arabia, pharmaceutical Logistics, ioT, Temperature monitoring, Healthcare logistics