Cold supply chain management is concerned with the costefficient storage and transportation of temperature sensitive products (food, vegetables, confectionaries, flowers, and medicines). According to a report by the US Department of Commerce,1 global losses in the food industry total more than $750 109 annually due mainly to lack of proper storage facilities and improper handling procedures. In addition, nearly $130 109 of annual medical, biologic and pharmaceutical sales are dependent on cold chain logistics to maintain the quality and integrity of the products. Cold chain markets that support perishable food distribution globally are estimated to be valued at nearly $250 109.