E2419C Health Logistics Assignment: Cold Chain & Dangerous Goods Management in Pharma Supply Chain

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES

1. This individual graded assignment will constitute 100% of the overall module marks.
2. The completed graded assignment is to be submitted via SA 3.0 by 18 AUG 2025, 2359 hrs.
3. Late submission of the graded assignment without leave of absence (LOA) for the module will be subject to the following late penalty:
   

   Time after the submission deadline	Downgrading applied to submitted work
   0 < t ≤ 24 hours	5% of the maximum score for the submitted work
   24 < t ≤ 48 hours	10% of the maximum score for the submitted work
   48 < t ≤ 72 hours	15% of the maximum score for the submitted work
   t > 72 hours	100% of the maximum score for the submitted work, i.e. award zero marks

4. For this assessment, you may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools in your assessment task. If you do use AI-generated content in your assessment task, you must acknowledge the use of the AI tool(s) in your work by clearly indicating the parts of the work that are generated by AI and including details such as the AI tool(s) used, the input prompts and how the generated response was used. Failure to provide acknowledgement of the use of the AI tool(s) is tantamount to plagiarism and will be dealt with in accordance to RP’s Rules and Regulations pertaining to academic integrity.
5. This graded assignment comprises TWO (2) parts (Part A and B).

6. The marking criteria for each part are shown below:

Graded Assignment

You are currently employed at a pharmaceutical distribution centre in Singapore. Your role involves ensuring that pharmaceutical products imported from overseas are handled and managed in accordance with regulatory, safety, and quality standards throughout storage and transportation.

This assignment is divided into two main parts, each focusing on a different type of pharmaceutical product:

• Part A focuses on a therapeutic product that requires cold chain management to maintain its quality and integrity. (40 marks)
• Part B focuses on a Dangerous Goods (DG) pharmaceutical product, which must be handled according to safety and hazardous material regulations. (40 marks)

You are to submit a comprehensive report demonstrating your understanding of industry practices, regulatory compliance, and suitable technologies for handling these specialised products.

Part A – Cold Chain Therapeutic Product

Choose ONE (1) therapeutic product that requires special temperature-controlled conditions (e.g. vaccines, insulin, monoclonal antibodies, or biologics).

You must address the following:

1. Product Overview and Storage Needs (5 marks)
   • Describe the nature and use of the selected therapeutic product.
   • Explain the required storage conditions.
2. Packaging and Temperature Monitoring (5 marks)
   • Identify proper packaging systems used to maintain temperature integrity.
   • Recommend temperature monitoring devices and explain how they function throughout the supply chain.
3. Warehouse Operations (12 marks)
   • Identify FOUR (4) key processes required to handle this product in pharmaceutical warehouse operations.
   • For each of these processes, describe TWO (2) examples of relevant practices that should be adopted to handle the selected therapeutic product.
4. Transport Mode and Best Practices (8 marks)
   • Choose the most suitable transportation mode for importing the product to Singapore from China (air, sea, or land).
   • Explain FOUR (4) best practices used during transportation to ensure the product stays within its temperature range.
5. Counterfeit Prevention (10 marks)
   • Suggest TWO (2) anti-counterfeit technologies suitable for your selected product.
   • Describe how each technology protects the product’s integrity.

Part B – Dangerous Goods (DG) Pharmaceutical Product

Choose ONE (1) pharmaceutical product that includes a DG-classified active ingredient. Obtain the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for this ingredient.

You must address the following:

1. Purpose of SDS and Product Classification (8 marks)
   • Explain the purpose and key contents of the SDS.
   • Describe the pharmaceutical product and identify its DG class.
2. Handling, Storage, and Transport (12 marks)
   • Summarise the SDS-recommended handling precautions.
   • Explain safe storage and transportation requirements for the product, referencing specific data from the SDS.
3. Waste Disposal in Singapore (10 marks)
   • A batch of the product expired in hospital storage.
   • Identify the classification of this waste under Singapore regulations and describe the correct method of disposal.
4. Technology Integration in Hospitals (10 marks)
   • Identify ONE (1) suitable technology to ensure the accuracy of dispensing.
   • Identify ONE (1) suitable technology to ensure the accuracy of inventory.
   • Explain how each technology improves safety and accuracy.

Important:

Each student should submit the following for grading:

1. One report of at least 1500 words. The report needs to cover BOTH Part A and Part B. Save the report in PDF format, as “E2419CReport_<Student ID>_<Full Name>”.
2. SDS of the selected therapeutic product in PDF format

As a guideline, the report should be typed in a 12-point font, with one-inch margins, and a minimum of 1.5 line spacing. Students should state clearly all citations and references used in the report. Students may also include pictures/ diagrams/ charts in their report.