Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare Distributor Functionality

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Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare distribution warehouse operators and their respective supply chains face the usual business-critical challenges of product supply, storage and movement. They must also manage strictly regulated and controlled products like prescription drugs, vaccines or medical equipment.

ProSCM Enterprise Resource Planning Software was specifically designed for enterprise-level distribution business handling, storing and selling medicines. We understand the complex nature of strict stock storage and handling requirements, traceability rules, and the robust regulatory requirements placed on what’s sold. We also make it easier for sales teams to generate revenue.

ProSCM automates purchasing and sales processes to generate more revenue and to maintain high levels of customer satisfaction. It delivers robust Purchasing, Purchase Reconciliation, Physical Stock Receipting, Putaway, Telesales, Sales Order Consolidation, and Picking and Despatch functionality.

Faking it! “It is probable that the market for counterfeit pharmaceuticals is worth $400 billion a year and the World Health Organisation estimates that up to one million people die annually from counterfeit drugs. Operators who are called upon to transport, store and deliver such vital supplies therefore must be super vigilant in guarding against loss through theft and the infiltration of fakes into the supply chain.”
Mike Yarwood, managing director of loss prevention at TT Club

Article: Vaccine supply chains at risk of theft and counterfeiting (Supply Management)

Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare distributor challenges:

Counterfeiting – made easier via online sales channels (see below)
Live stock traceability & accuracy
Control of damaged stock
Real-time temperature control for production, storage & transport
Managing a continuous JIT supply chain
Fast shipping times
Stringent labelling requirements
Strict regulations & legislative compliance
Pricing competition
Seasonable forecasting & planning
Systems integration connecting partners, customers & suppliers
Lack of actionable business intelligence & analytics data
Supplier drug shortages
Sustainability

According to the European Union Intellectual Property Office, (EUIPO) fake drugs cost the EU €16.5bn. “Counterfeiting of products is a growing problem, intensified by the rise of online commerce. The need to ensure a safe and genuine product has led to a number of companies re-evaluating supply chain processes to prove e-pedigree.”
David Pierpoint, Managing Director UK Life Sciences & Healthcare, DHL Supply Chain

Article: Making waves: The challenges of pharma logistics (European Pharmaceutical Manufacturer)

Counterfeit goods: Managing a fast-moving supply chain demanding robust regulatory compliance and avoiding counterfeit goods is perhaps the most business-critical element in the successful running of a Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare business. And, what with the Covid situation, these challenges are only likely to increase and become ever more demanding.

WMS Software for Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare distributors: deliverables

Real-time stock visibility
Live order tracking
Optimised automated workflows
Live stock control & picking for accurate order picking
Optimised returns process
RF scanning technology
Voice-enabled operator technology
Stock storage & movement efficiencies
Receiving & putaway
Business Intelligence & Analytics

Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare Customer Success

Read some of our Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare Customer Case Studies below to learn about how we’ve helped make operational improvements resulting in robust optimised stock management and control processes, reduced OpEx and increased revenue.

Our customers include the largest Pharmaceuticals Distributor in Ireland and many of the largest independent Pharmaceutical Distributors in the UK. We are a trusted supplier to many pharmaceuticals distribution businesses including Phoenix Group (United Drug), Bestway Group (Well Pharmacy), Gordons Chemists Group and Sangers Maidstone, some for over thirty years.

These businesses rely on our robust and modular ProSCM Distribution Warehouse Management Software to run efficient and optimised operations and they enjoy direct access to an unparalled industry and technology expert team with over 30 years’ cross-industry sector experience.