Considering regulatory requirements across the globe to maintain integrity of the supply chain
Cargo theft is nothing new. Since goods have been shipped there have been those ready to take advantage. Theft from the transport chain is often considered a silent crime, victimless, with only the insurers being inconvenienced. The theft of pharmaceutical supplies affects the industry in ways beyond the bottom line with patient safety threatened by counterfeit and badly handled supplies. Global regulators are cognisant that pharmaceutical shipments are amongst the most attractive cargos to be targeted due to high perceived values, a shortage of some drugs in the legitimate market, and the attentions of global organised crime.
In this joint presentation World Courier’s Sue Lee and Jason Breakwell Director of TAPA (Transported Asset Protection Association) will discuss the problem, and how it affects the supply chain and ultimately the patient. They will also consider the regulatory requirements particularly in line with the Falsified Medicines Directive and ePedigree legislation.
• What are the dangers inherent in shipping between international markets
• What options are available for safe and secure international transport of clinical and commercial product
• How to ensure security, in line with regulatory requirements including the GDP directive and the falsified medicines directive
• What strategies to adopt for the ultimate risk minimisation
The ever evolving requirements and challenges require the pharma industry to enact real change in the distribution of pharmaceutical supplies. This webinar will address these issues. The experienced speakers will guide you through the salient points and considerations when dealing with the challenges faced today.
Presented by
Sue Lee,
Technical Portfolio Manager
Sue Lee has performed a variety of customer service and operational functions, over her 25 year career with WC, including the setting up of numerous, multi national, clinical sites for the transportation of supplies and samples. She has orchestrated the shipping thousands of shipments with specific requirements to a host of challenging locations, each presenting their own obstacles and dilemmas.
Jason Breakwell,
Director
TAPA EMEA unites stakeholders across the supply chain with the common cause to prevent and reduce cargo crime levels. This is achieved by sharing intelligence and best practises, application of standards for facilities and trucking and providing training and knowledge sharing events. Jason has been a director of TAPA in the EMEA region since 2005 and has been involved in working groups and campaigns that successfully engaged private and public sector players and reduced criminal activity and loss ratios. Jason has recently initiated dialogue with the life sciences sector to align GDP and TAPA standards and provide healthcare manufacturers with the tools to increase the resilience of their supply chains. Jason is a senior manager in the road freight sector with experience in cold chain and security transport.
