“There are more changes in the pharmaceutical logistics industry than there are presents in Santa’s sleigh,” according to Adam Runsdorf, President of WDSrx, a global pharmaceutical logistics services provider connecting prescription drug products and over-the-counter medications between manufacturers, patients and consumers. Like digging through presents under the tree, these trends are some of the biggest boxes we’re opening for 2019: THE KARDASHIAN EFFECT Drugs and personal care a...

Introduction A national manufacturer of a popular sleep-aid caplet selected WDSrx to manage their sample distribution program. Healthcare professionals received a box containing product samples, promotional items and informational materials.  Soon after the program launch, WDSrx project managers determined that changes to the package design would save cost and increase visual appeal.  The new configuration achieved desired results due to the ability of the WDSrx team to create a customized hea...

Introduction Certain pharmaceutical drug products, bio-processing products and pathology transport mediums must be maintained within a consistent temperature range for product potency and patient safety.   A client required a cold-chain logistics solution involving refrigerated and frozen products shipped in the same package.  The specialized nature of the contents demanded immediate shipment to domestic and international markets.  WDSrx instituted a plan that maintained product integrity us...

Editor Nick Basta wrote in Pharmaceutical Commerce about WDSrx packaging and labeling programs that serialize product being utilized by small and mid-size pharmaceutical manufacturers to stay in business after the November 27, 2017 deadline. Smaller manufacturers with either a limited number of products, or a product volume too small to economically justify installing a DSCSA-compliant packaging line, now have another option.  Read the full story here....

Leading companies within the pharmaceutical supply chain met June 7-8 in Barcelona, Spain at the Nexus17 conference hosted by TraceLink. The event brought together manufacturers, management consultants, contract packagers, industry associations, transportation services, logistics experts and other TraceLink partners from around the world to learn from each other and from prominent thought leaders about news, challenges and opportunities concerning serialization within the pharmaceutical supply c...

In recent years, the pharmaceutical industry has acted like a student who is not sure whether he or she has studied the proper material for an upcoming exam.  The deadline for the next phase of DSCSA serialization compliance passes on November 27, 2017.  It’s too late to cram for the test. HIDDEN HEROES Manufacturers that delayed studying up till now won’t catch up no matter how many all-nighters they put in until November, unless they get a study partner to help achieve serialization.  T...

May 25, Boca Raton, FL — Boca Raton Mayor Susan Haynie spoke to a group of local and regional life science professionals this morning to highlight the city’s appeal to companies in the healthcare and related fields. Over 50 participants took time from their mornings to hear from Haynie and WDSrx President Adam Runsdorf over breakfast before taking a tour of the 70,000 square foot facility dedicated to pharmaceutical third party logistics and value-added services. The healthcare industry ...

April 3, 2017 – Chicago, IL — The supply chain industry’s leading innovators in manufacturing, distribution, equipment and systems converged April 3-6 at McCormick Place in Chicago for the annual Promat show. The show presented an opportunity for WDSrx to meet with a targeted group of the over 950 exhibiting companies for ideas to increase efficiency within our pharmaceutical distribution centers in Boca Raton, FL and in Sugar Land, TX. Logistics Manager Oliver Razz checked many objec...

Click here to gain access to the March 2017 WDSrx Logistics Letter.  Keep up with developments at WDSrx that are increasing efficiency and expanding capabilities for clients....

The Elephant In The Room: Practical Transitional Strategies To Reach November 27 According to a recent TraceLink survey, 46% of manufacturers are not ‘well-equipped’ to achieve DSCSA compliance prior to the November 28 deadline.  Whether behind the eight-ball or ahead of the curve, this session provides practical solutions to assist with compliance for all industry players at any stage of serialization readiness.  Sharing information to ease the sense of urgency, topics include third party...