As medical science has advanced, so too have the number, type, and complexity of drugs and devices available. In order to carry this burgeoning product portfolio, the life sciences supply chain network has also enlarged and grown in complexity, and there are now more intermediaries than ever before between the manufacturer and the patient. It is a major challenge to account for the movement of all products within the supply network—and moreover to prevent diversions and counterfeits. However, in this networked, globalized world, where information travels fast, it is of critical importance to be able to secure the supply chain to ensure patient safety and maintain an unblemished reputation.

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