A cold store plays an important role within the company in that it ensures the preservation of certain specific or perishable goods. Indeed, it allows products to be stored at low temperatures. But more exactly, what is a cold store? In this article, discover everything you need to know about cold storage, in other words: its role, the different types, its design as well as the refrigeration regulations of a warehouse.
A cold store is a place used to store, supply, and prepare for shipment of perishable products. They are mainly foodstuffs, hence the name of food warehouse, but also pharmaceutical products in some cases. It is therefore a warehouse dedicated to the treatment of goods at low temperature using a cold source and good insulation in order to extend their life cycle. However, what makes a cold store unique is the importance of maintaining Temperatures, especially to a specific degree. Not only to keep the products in good condition, but also to ensure their hygiene. We can find two categories of foodstuffs to be stored in cold stores:
You should know that throughout the logistical processes, i.e. the storage, reception, reception, preparation and shipping of orders, it is necessary to ensure constant temperature control to keep the products in good condition.
There are different types of cold stores with certain particularities in terms of structure and organization according to the different needs of the company. Namely:
As mentioned earlier, cold storage plays an important role in logistics, as it allows good management of the flow of perishable goods. It allows companies offering perishable goods to carry out all logistical processes without risking product degradation. In other words, the latter not only ensures the storage of products, but also the reception, order preparation and distribution of products while guaranteeing their safety. On the other hand, the efficiency of the warehouse reassures customers, because the condition of the goods certifies the reliability of the preservation of foodstuffs and the professionalism of the company. Indeed, a large part of the company's performance is based on the proper functioning of the cold store. Each zone counts, as does the thermal insulation of each one.
Cold stores are much more complex than cold storage of fruits and vegetables, as it is essential for them to maintain a low temperature in order to preserve the products properly. Therefore, the warehouse design must be based on the needs as well as the specificities of the company. To ensure good performance, it is essential to take into account every detail concerning the products and the company. Thus, the criteria to be monitored are as follows:
All these elements make it possible to set up the tools and materials necessary for the proper functioning of the entire warehouse. In general, all logistics areas in the cold store should be able to maintain a low temperature. This includes the structure of the rooms to preserve the cold in the rooms, but also the installation of refrigerated doors with a prechamber to avoid temperature change. In short, cold store design requires a thermal insulation flawless. This is why there are numerous regulations on its equipment.
The safety of fragile goods is essential, especially for foodstuffs. To ensure this, cold stores are subject to regulations. Their equipment must therefore meet these various rules:
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