Pharmaceutical logistics and transportation is an important link in the field of pharmaceutical circulation, involving multiple links such as drug procurement, warehousing, transportation, and distribution. Among them, the transportation link is one of the key links to ensure that drugs arrive at medical institutions and pharmacies in a timely and safe manner. So, what are the aspects of the business scope of pharmaceutical logistics and transportation?
1. Drug transportation.
Pharmaceutical transportation is one of the core businesses in pharmaceutical logistics and transportation. Drug transportation needs to be carried out in strict accordance with relevant national laws and regulations to ensure that drugs are not damaged or deteriorated during transportation. At the same time, drug transportation also needs to choose the appropriate transportation mode and transportation route according to different drug types, quantities, destinations and other factors to ensure that the drugs arrive at the destination in a timely and safe manner.
Second, cold chain logistics.
Cold chain logistics refers to logistics activities carried out under temperature control, which is an important business in pharmaceutical logistics and transportation. Since some pharmaceuticals need to be stored and transported under specific temperature conditions, it is necessary to use professional cold chain logistics equipment and technology to ensure that the pharmaceutical maintains a constant temperature throughout the transportation process to avoid damage or deterioration of the pharmaceutical products.
3. Warehousing services.
Warehousing service is one of the important links in pharmaceutical logistics and transportation. In the process of drug storage, it is necessary to classify, identify, accept, store, and ship the drug to ensure the safe and effective storage of the drug. At the same time, it is also necessary to formulate a reasonable inventory strategy according to the demand for drugs and market conditions to ensure that the inventory of drugs meets the market demand and avoid drug shortages or backlogs.
Fourth, the delivery service.
Distribution service is another important link in pharmaceutical logistics and transportation. In the distribution process, it is necessary to formulate a reasonable distribution plan and distribution route according to different drug types, quantities, destinations and other factors to ensure that the drugs arrive at the destination in a timely and safe manner. At the same time, there is a need to provide a 24-hour delivery service to meet the urgent needs of medical institutions and pharmacies.
5. Logistics information management.
Logistics information management is an important business in pharmaceutical logistics and transportation. Through the collection, processing and transmission of logistics information, the whole process of drug transportation is monitored and managed. At the same time, it can also be analyzed according to logistics information data to provide decision-making support for drug circulation enterprises and departments.
Qualification requirements for pharmaceutical transportation and logistics companies.
With the continuous development of the pharmaceutical logistics and transportation market and the intensification of competition, the qualification requirements of pharmaceutical transportation and logistics companies are getting higher and higher. Let's take a look at the qualification requirements that pharmaceutical transportation and logistics companies need to have.
1. Have legal business qualifications.
Pharmaceutical transportation and logistics companies must have legal business qualifications, including industrial and commercial business licenses, tax registration certificates and other relevant licenses. At the same time, it is also necessary to have relevant qualification certificates such as drug business license and drug production license issued by relevant national departments.
Second, with professional logistics equipment and technology.
Pharmaceutical transportation and logistics companies need to have specialized logistics equipment and technology, including various types of vehicles, storage facilities, loading and unloading equipment, temperature control equipment, etc. At the same time, it is also necessary to introduce advanced logistics information technology and management systems to improve the efficiency and accuracy of logistics operations.
3. It has a complete logistics and distribution network and channels.
Pharmaceutical transportation and logistics companies need to have a complete logistics and distribution network and channels, including various types of distribution centers, warehousing centers and transportation routes. At the same time, it is also necessary to establish stable cooperative relations with major medical institutions and pharmacies to ensure the timely distribution and sales of drugs.
Fourth, have a professional logistics management team and service awareness.
Pharmaceutical transportation and logistics companies need to have a professional logistics management team and service awareness, including management personnel and technical personnel with rich logistics management experience and professional knowledge. At the same time, it is also necessary to establish a sound customer service system and service process to improve customer satisfaction and service quality.