• Extreme heat days have doubled over the past decade, increasing risks to temperature-sensitive supply chains
• Source Logistics is expanding temperature monitoring, storage controls and handling procedures across its network
• Summer heat poses growing challenges for food, healthcare and consumer goods, impacting product integrity and shelf life

Rising global temperatures are increasing risks to product integrity across supply chains, particularly for temperature-sensitive goods, according to Source Logistics.

A recent report from the CDC found that extreme heat days have doubled over the past decade, raising concerns for industries handling food, beverage, personal care and health products.

“Protecting the quality and condition of our customers’ products is a responsibility we take seriously year-round,” said Luis Rodriguez, Senior Vice President of Operations at Source Logistics. “Summer introduces real risks for many of the categories we handle, particularly food and beverage, personal care, and health products that are sensitive to heat and humidity. Our teams have been preparing our facilities well in advance of peak temperatures so that our customers have complete confidence that their inventory is protected.”

Source Logistics, which operates more than 5.8 million square feet of warehousing space across the United States, said it is implementing enhanced measures to protect goods during the summer months, when higher temperatures can impact storage and transit conditions.

The company’s preparations include expanded temperature monitoring, air circulation management and updated handling procedures across dry, ambient, refrigerated and frozen environments. Additional steps include routine maintenance of HVAC and refrigeration systems, real-time temperature tracking and revised staging processes to limit product exposure to heat. Source Logistics is also working with customers on volume forecasting and reviewing product-specific requirements, including temperature control needs, to ensure compliance during peak summer conditions.

The company said its facilities are certified under Safe Quality Food (SQF) and AIB standards, with regular third-party audits in place. Seasonal planning builds on these existing protocols to address increased risks linked to heat and humidity.

According to Source Logistics, maintaining product integrity during periods of extreme heat is critical for ensuring shelf life, retail compliance and overall supply chain reliability.

“Our customers trust us with products that represent their brands,” Rodriguez added. “When a shipment arrives at a grocery retailer or a customer’s door in perfect condition, that reflects well on everyone in the chain. We want our partners to know that regardless of what the thermometer says outside, their products are in good hands inside our facilities.”

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