DDN Pharmaceutical Logistics has selected the Synchrony Supply Chain Integrity Suite by Axway to “ensure a safe and secure pharmaceutical supply chain and in anticipation of drug pedigree legislation pending in California and other states,” according to an Axway statement. 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 together and can be customized to address a company’s specific needs. DDN  will work with Axway in April to implement the solution and train internal staff. Following that, DDN will begin working with its clients to build the interfaces necessary between their manufacturing sites, DDN’s 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.”