Increasingly, the pharmaceutical companies in the United States as well as around the world are moving to more efficient supply chain management options. This allows not only for increased options in adding additional suppliers and getting the quality materials required for production but it also provides the flexibility needed to rapidly scale up or down production.
By using pharmaceutical supply chain management software that incorporates the new serialization requirements for traceability of pharmaceutical products, the system will be fully compliant with all legal requirements for all pharmaceutical manufacturers, distributors, and retailers. Additionally, when all vendors and clients in the supply chain are using the same software, the system is fully integrated, providing traceability and trackability throughout.
Industry Specific Software
As mentioned above, the pharmaceutical supply chain software has specific requirements that other software programs for various industries do not have to address.
Choosing a software system that is designed specifically for pharmaceutical companies will be critical as this is not just a customization option, it is a critical piece of ensuring compliance with the law.
Keep in mind this serialization can take on many different forms depending on the type of packaging, bulk shipments or other factors involved in any pharmaceutical product. The software should be able to accommodate for these differences in serialization options.
Integration With Current Software Systems in Use
Most pharmaceutical manufacturers, including contract medical manufacturing companies, have their own current software programs. When choosing pharmaceutical supply chain software for an already existing company, it will be critical to ensure it can be integrated with the current systems in place across not only the pharmaceutical company but for the respective vendors.
Look for companies that provide software solutions for supply chain management have extensive experience in compatibility with different software solutions, providing a seamless integration that improves the overall efficiency in the pharmaceutical industry.
