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Apr 11, 2025
In this discussion, Dan Spitale, Vice President of Global Sales at UPS Capital, shares insights from his 25 years in logistics, focusing on cold chain challenges. He highlights key industries like perishables and healthcare that rely on temperature-controlled reverse logistics. The conversation dives into issues such as outdated infrastructure, the consequences of cold chain failures, and the benefits of modern tech like RFID. Dan also explains the transition from dry ice to reusable solutions, emphasizing the importance of analytics in optimizing cold chain performance.
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Dan's UPS Capital Journey
- Dan describes his 25-year UPS career and shift into UPS Capital and digital services.
- He explains recent integrations of inventory, SaaS 3PL and orchestration solutions at UPS Capital.
Healthcare Is The Cold-Chain North Star
- Healthcare dominates cold chain demand and has surged since COVID, outpacing perishables.
- Perishables still matter due to direct-to-consumer meal kits and ecommerce food brands.
Perishable Ecommerce Examples
- Dan cites Omaha Steaks and meal-kit brands as examples of perishable ecommerce growth.
- He notes dry ice and temperature-controlled shipping have become common for these merchants.