DDN Pharmaceutical Logistics Selects Axway's Synchrony Supply Chain Integrity Suite
DDN Pharmaceutical Logistics has selected Axway's Synchrony Supply Chain Integrity Suite to ensure a safe and secure pharmaceutical supply chain and in anticipation of drug pedigree legislation pending in California and other states. After an extensive review process involving multiple ePedigree solution vendors, DDN chose Synchrony Supply Chain Integrity Suite as the best solution to address both industry demands and the company's specific needs.
"Our clients rely on us to help manage the logistics involved with distributing their pharmaceuticals from point of manufacture to the patient, including everything from inventory management and storage to order management and shipment," said Ross Bjella, president, DDN Pharmaceutical Logistics. "It's imperative our distribution system be able to securely and efficiently move pharmaceuticals and that we comply with industry regulations set up to safeguard patient safety. Because we take this responsibility seriously, and recognizing that the drug pedigree laws will most likely be enacted in numerous states, we selected Axway's Synchrony solution, believing it to be the best fit for us."
Synchrony Supply Chain Integrity Suite is made up of components that work seamlessly together and can be customized to address a company's specific needs. DDN Pharmaceutical Logistics will be working with Axway in April to implement the solution and train internal staff. Following that, DDN Pharmaceutical Logistics will begin working with its clients to build the interfaces necessary between their manufacturing sites, the DDN Pharmaceutical Logistics ERP system and Synchrony. The Axway solution is designed to help DDN Pharmaceutical Logistics and its clients realize increased supply chain visibility, compliance with industry regulations and improved patient safety standards.
"As the distribution system for pharmaceuticals in the U.S. is quite complex, some pharmaceutical companies turn to organizations like DDN Pharmaceutical Logistics for assistance, given their deep expertise in the area," said Kim Loughead, director, healthcare solutions, Axway. "As such, DDN Pharmaceutical Logistics wants to be ahead of the curve when it comes to integrating the very best technology to improve supply chain operations. Although ePedigree legislation continues to develop, the solutions are already out there to help organizations tackle this problem. In the coming months, we will work closely with DDN Pharmaceutical Logistics to ensure their clients realize the full benefits of the Synchrony Supply Chain Integrity Suite."
Axway's Synchrony Supply Chain Integrity Suite incorporates Synchrony ePedigree, Synchrony Data Integrity Assurance (DIA) and Synchrony Sentinel. The solution, which integrates into existing enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, delivers improved supply chain visibility and operations, enhanced inventory tracking and reduced operational costs. For additional information on Synchrony Supply Chain Integrity Suite, please visit: www.axway.com/solutions/healthcare.php.
About Axway
Axway is the leading global provider of collaborative business solutions. Axway establishes the dynamic connections — within and among enterprises — that make companies easier to do business with. Spanning all industries, over 8000 organizations in more than 100 countries depend on Axway to manage and control their business-critical information in motion — improving value chain efficiency, regulatory compliance and quality of service. Built on a service-oriented architecture (SOA), Axway's Synchrony solutions feature a highly flexible integration and B2B framework, business and technical analytics, and professional services. Axway also offers customized solutions for the financial services, life sciences and automotive industries. A subsidiary of Sopra Group, SA, Axway is headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona.
About DDN
DDN Pharmaceutical Logistics provides a full suite of shared-services to emerging life science companies, including financial, contract management, chargeback reporting, logistics and call center services. Serving both domestic and international clients, DDN provides the expertise and guidance necessary for the successful launch and ongoing lifecycle management of pharmaceuticals, medical devices and biologic products and specializes in handling cold-chain, controlled and specialty products. DDN was incorporated in 1995 and is a subsidiary of the F. Dohmen Co., a fifth-generation, family-owned business that has been serving the healthcare industry for 150 years. DDN is headquartered in Germantown, Wis. (a Milwaukee suburb) with warehouse and distribution facilities in Memphis, Tenn. and Ontario, Cal.
SOURCE: DDN Pharmaceutical Logistics