On the one hand, in terms of the capabilities and the complexities involved, this is nothing special. There is a longstanding U.S. vaccine supply chain, of which the cold chain is a key component, that is highly specialized, relying, for example, on temperature-validated trailers and automated telematics systems (integrated, multi-sourced, data-driven tracking/visibility systems); the whole industry-within-an-industry comes together every year for the distribution of flu shots.
Another monumental phase of America’s Covid-19 vaccine distribution effort was set into motion on Sunday with FedEx and UPS once again in leading roles.