Rod Derifield, chief executive officer of Envirocooler LLC, outlines some of the new ideas and technology that providers are deploying to boost efficiencies in the movement of temperature-controlled pharmaceuticals.

The company searches for a lead logistics provider that can meet the needs of the highly regulated medical equipment industry. James Matney, global logistics manager, reports on the results.

Shippers are looking to turn over responsibility for logistics, and third parties are happy to oblige. But are they ready for what 2010 will bring?