There are still some pharmaceutical manufacturers who believe maintaining internal teams for manual chargeback processing saves money.  Advances in technology and market competition have dramatically reduced the cost of more efficient solutions. Embracing a new strategy for processing chargebacks is necessary because wholesalers have increasingly sophisticated systems that can overwhelm manual processing, resulting in reduced cost control and increased financial risk.  A new suite of automated...

Preferred Service Provider Andersen Material Handling Helps Launch Operations Prior to Deadline Introduction When the opportunity arose to expand into Ohio, Pharmaceutical 3PL Logistics Services Provider WDSrx acquired a 72,312 square foot facility in the pharmaceutical hub near the state capital of Columbus. Almost immediately upon finalizing the documentation, a major pharmaceutical manufacturer expressed an urgent need to occupy the space and fulfill orders. Profitable relationships with lead...

In order for 3PL pharmaceutical warehouses to perform at the highest level, it is crucial to have the right equipment. Machinery and equipment at WDSrx facilities are regularly evaluated to ensure optimal efficiency. Older items are repaired or replaced with new products to maintain an up-to-date inventory. Recent equipment additions include a new counter-balance in the Dayton, NJ warehouse, double-capacity electric pallet jacks at one of our Boca Raton locations and a capsule-filling machine at...

DSCSA Deadline and Changing Government Pricing Policies Prompt Partnerships To Increase Efficiency Boca Raton, FL (July 16, 2018) — Conventional pharmaceutical manufacturers are being challenged to increase innovation and reduce costs.  During the past several years, this new financial reality resulted in the development of the virtual manufacturing business model and has increased outsourcing of tasks including government pricing programs traditionally managed internally. A 2016 study1 ...

A leading distributor of human crossover medications for veterinary use managed storage and distribution of thousands of products from a small office at their headquarters location in Miami, FL.  As their business grew, demands increased for labor and time that distracted the company from core marketing and sales operations.  After extensive research and an RFP review, WDSrx, a pharmaceutical 3PL, was selected and developed the preferred solution to increase efficiency and allow the client com...

Industry publication Pharmaceutical Commerce published an article September 7 about how the pharmaceutical supply chain functions during natural disasters. Since the devastation of Hurricane Katrina in 2009, new safeguards and solutions have been implemented to continue to provide necessary medications and lessen the suffering of victims. For example, the article reveals that, before and after Hurricane Harvey and later during Hurricane Irma, pharmacists were able to connect with a national onli...

Palm Beach State College (PBSC) was founded in 1933 as the first public junior college in the state of Florida.  Today the institution enrolls nearly 49,000 students in over 100 programs. In response to a need demonstrated by industry, PBSC is offering a course of study in Supply Chain Management leading to an AAS degree.  A Certificate program is planned for the near future. Florida is a major logistics hub due to proximity to deepwater ports, airports and extensive rail and road infrastructu...

WDSrx President Adam Runsdorf was interviewed and provided a quote for a cover story in the South Florida Business Journal titled “Inside South Florida’s Push To Become A Pharma Hub.” The story highlighted innovative companies in Florida within the pharmaceutical supply chain that are gaining a national reputation for excellence including WDSrx, Miami International Airport and Apotex Pharmaceuticals. During the interview with reporter Keith Larsen, Runsdorf outlined several imp...

Trust And Experience Create Smooth Transition to WDSrx For Maker of Premium Cold Sore Remedy “No news is good news” does not apply to marketing logistics services. Effective and consistent marketing and sales initiatives together create a successful blend of awareness, desire and client satisfaction. All these elements combined over eighteen days from the date of an initial exploratory appointment with Aubio Life Sciences during a networking event to the receipt of products into active inven...

New developments at WDSrx focus on increasing efficiency and productivity.  Read our monthly update for select highlights....