PLG combines a project management approach with proven subject
matter expertise in the area of Track and Trace. The ultimate goal of Track and Trace is enhanced patient safety
and product integrity. Track and Trace is the process of serializing a
product and capturing its status as it moves through the supply
chain, ultimately resulting in a secure chain of custody. While
California Track and Trace legislation has been the initial
driver, the interpretation that will be used for enforcement is
still open for industry discussion. Furthermore, there is draft
legislation underway at the Federal level. As a result, industry
adoption activities have been mixed. Is Life Sciences ready to
comply with Track and Trace?
Track
and Trace is the process of serializing a product and capturing
its status as it moves through the supply chain:
- Track:
determining current location of products in the supply chain
- Trace:
identifying the history of where a product has been
- Serialization:
a scheme for identifying individual packages
- Pedigree:
a certified record of the chain of custody of a uniquely
identified product as it moves through the supply chain
The
industry’s product offerings must comply with global Track and
Trace requirements for the markets it serves. Supply chain systems
must deliver product to customers in critical markets with a new
level of visibility. PLG provides proven subject matter expertise
to define and implement end-to-end, cross-functional,
business-centric requirements which are cornerstones of a Track
and Trace strategy:
- Legislation
and industry knowledge
- Serialization
- GS1
standards
- Vendor
capability assessment
- Manufacturing
line pilots and conversions
- Distribution
enablement
- IT
integration strategy
- Trading
partner collaboration
- Financial
planning and management
- Strategies
to fulfill diverse worldwide requirements
The Life Sciences industry supply chain of the future must
be compliant, effective, and efficient. PLG enables Life Sciences companies to leverage
and optimize business value to realize a return on investment
while achieving Track and Trace compliance.
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