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Logistics and warehousing – supply chain management in the GPD standard

Logistyka i magazynowanie - zarządzanie łańcuchem dostaw w standardzie GPD

In the pharmaceutical, cosmetics, and dietary supplement industries, logistics goes beyond transport and storage—it’s a key element in ensuring product quality. Supply chain management must meet the rigorous requirements of Good Distribution Practice (GDP), ensuring full traceability and the consistency of product physicochemical parameters at every stage.

Warehouse Infrastructure and Storage Conditions

Storing medicinal products and specialized components requires advanced environmental and system control:

  • Temperature and humidity monitoring: Temperature mapping systems and continuous real-time monitoring with alarm systems are essential to maintaining the stability of sensitive (thermolabile) substances.
  • High-bay warehouses and automation: Warehouse Management System (WMS) systems integrated with RFID technology and barcodes, enabling error-free batch management in accordance with the FEFO/FIFO principle.
  • Quarantine and returns zones: Dedicated, secure areas ensuring the physical and systematic isolation of products prior to release for sale, blocked products, or those intended for disposal.

Specialized Transport and Cold Supply Chain

Transporting products in the healthcare and beauty sector requires a dedicated fleet and validated solutions:

  • Cold chain: Maintaining a stable temperature regime (e.g., 2-8°C or 15-25°C) using certified isothermal bodies and active cooling systems with parameter recorders.
  • Transport and packaging validation: Process-based confirmation that the means of transport and passive (isothermal) containers used effectively protect the product from temperature fluctuations in extreme outdoor conditions.
  • Safety and hygiene: Cleaning procedures for means of transport and security measures against unauthorized access (seals, GPS) guarantee the integrity of shipments.

Digitalization and Sustainability

Modern logistics is based on data transparency and carbon footprint reduction:

  • Serialization and Track & Trace: Systems enabling the tracking of individual packages from the production line to their release to the patient or end customer.
  • Process Optimization: Minimizing picking errors and shortening warehouse operation times through the integration of ERP and WMS systems.
  • Eco-Friendly and PPWR: Implementing returnable transport units and reducing filler and packaging waste in bulk logistics.

Table: Logistics Requirements and Standards in 3 Industries

Area Key requirements Standards and certification
Pharmacy Full serialization, cold chain validation, 24/7 monitoring. GPD (GDP), ISO 9001, GIF permit, pharmaceutical inspections.
Cosmetics UV protection, humidity control, microbiological purity. ISO 22716, brand quality standards, supplier audits.
Supplements Food safety, batch number and expiration date control. HACCP, ISO 22000, GIS requirements, IFS Food standards.

PCI Days provides a platform for the substantive exchange of experiences between logistics operators and manufacturers, enabling direct consultations on the optimization of transport costs while maintaining the highest product safety standards.

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