DOTmed February 12, 2021
Supply chains have long been part of the unsung backbone of the economy — the process, often invisible to consumers, that moves mountains of products from their origin to manufacturers, to distributor, and finally to customers.
With the world now focused on the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine, hospitals, clinics, pharmacies, doctors’ offices, medical suppliers, distribution sites, etc., are gearing up for the logistical challenges of its shipping and distribution, and the healthcare supply chain has entered public consciousness like never before.
Its successful distribution will need to be built on a functional, end-to-end supply chain and logistics systems as well as effective storage, handling, and stock management; rigorous temperature control in the cold chain; and maintenance of adequate logistics management...