In the pharmaceutical industry, logistics play an important role in ensuring that medicines reach warehouses and healthcare facilities safely, efficiently and in the best possible condition to be dispensed to patients.

There are a number of actions that help optimize pharmaceutical logistics, taking into account the specific characteristics that must be applied to pharmaceutical products such as medicine or vaccines. Controlling temperature, humidity, regulations or traceability is essential in this regard as is the Internet of Things (IoT), which is already applied in many sectors by interconnecting physical devices via the Internet. But how can IoT be applied to the storage, distribution and transport of medicines?

• Real-time monitoring: IoT-connected sensors provide real-time insight into temperature, humidity and other factors during transportation and storage of sensitive pharmaceuticals.
• Optimized inventory management: IoT facilitates better visibility of inventory levels in real time, enabling more accurate and efficient management.
• Improved traceability and security: devices such as RFID tags and QR codes, linked to the Internet of Things, enable detailed tracking of products throughout the supply chain, improving traceability and helping, for example, to prevent counterfeit drugs.
• Process automation: IoT makes it possible to automate various logistics processes such as picking and packing in smart warehouses. This improves accuracy and reduces time in freight forwarding operations.
• Efficient reverse logistics: the Internet of Things improves reverse logistics by facilitating the management of returns or product recalls. All this while ensuring that products are handled in accordance with regulations.

Specialized logistics company applying IoT in freight forwarding operations

Every company in the pharmaceutical industry generates added value by implementing actions involving the Internet of Things in its logistics processes. It is not a simple task since it requires specialization to activate actions such as those mentioned above.

At Airpharm we specialize in pharmaceutical logistics, and we offer our customers the best services taking into account the latest technology available in the market without neglecting sustainability, quality or speed of delivery. If you want your medicines and other pharmaceutical products to be part of an integral 360º logistics, contact Airpharm now and our team of professionals will tell you how to optimize your supply chain.