DDN Pharmaceutical Logistics Selects Axway's Synchrony(TM) Supply Chain Integrity Suite.Synchrony synchrony /syn·chro·ny/ (-krah-ne) the occurrence of two events simultaneously or with a fixed time interval between them. atrioventricular (AV) synchrony Helps DDN (Defense Data Network) An Internet-based global communications network created by the U.S. Department of Defense. In April 1996, users were moved to the more modern Defense Information Systems Network (DISN) made up of NIPRnet (Non-classified IP Router Network) and Maintain Supply Chain Integrity for Pharmaceutical Companies SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. & GERMANTOWN, Wis. -- DDN Pharmaceutical Logistics has selected Axway's Synchrony[TM] Supply Chain Integrity Suite to ensure a safe and secure pharmaceutical supply chain and in anticipation of drug pedigree legislation pending in California and other states. After an extensive review process involving multiple ePedigree solution vendors, DDN chose Synchrony Supply Chain Integrity Suite as the best solution to address both industry demands and the company's specific needs. "Our clients rely on us to help manage the logistics involved with distributing their pharmaceuticals from point of manufacture to the patient, including everything from inventory management and storage to order management and shipment," said Ross Bjella, president, DDN Pharmaceutical Logistics. "It's imperative our distribution system be able to securely and efficiently move pharmaceuticals and that we comply with industry regulations set up to safeguard patient safety. Because we take this responsibility seriously, and recognizing that the drug pedigree laws will most likely be enacted in numerous states, we selected Axway's Synchrony solution, believing it to be the best fit for us." Synchrony Supply Chain Integrity Suite is made up of components that work seamlessly together and can be customized to address a company's specific needs. DDN Pharmaceutical Logistics will be working with Axway in April to implement the solution and train internal staff. Following that, DDN Pharmaceutical Logistics will begin working with its clients to build the interfaces necessary between their manufacturing sites, the DDN Pharmaceutical Logistics ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) An integrated information system that serves all departments within an enterprise. Evolving out of the manufacturing industry, ERP implies the use of packaged software rather than proprietary software written by or for one customer. system and Synchrony. The Axway solution is designed to help DDN Pharmaceutical Logistics and its clients realize increased supply chain visibility, compliance with industry regulations and improved patient safety standards Safety standards are standards designed to ensure the safety of products, activities or processes, etc. They may be advisory or compulsory and are normally laid down by an advisory or regulatory body that may be either voluntary or statutory. . "As the distribution system for pharmaceuticals in the U.S. is quite complex, some pharmaceutical companies turn to organizations like DDN Pharmaceutical Logistics for assistance, given their deep expertise in the area," said Kim Loughead, director, healthcare solutions, Axway. "As such, DDN Pharmaceutical Logistics wants to be ahead of the curve when it comes to integrating the very best technology to improve supply chain operations. Although ePedigree legislation continues to develop, the solutions are already out there to help organizations tackle this problem. In the coming months, we will work closely with DDN Pharmaceutical Logistics to ensure their clients realize the full benefits of the Synchrony Supply Chain Integrity Suite." Axway's Synchrony Supply Chain Integrity Suite incorporates Synchrony ePedigree, Synchrony Data Integrity Assurance (DIA) and Synchrony Sentinel. The solution, which integrates into existing enterprise resource planning See ERP. (application, business) Enterprise Resource Planning - (ERP) Any software system designed to support and automate the business processes of medium and large businesses. (ERP) systems, delivers improved supply chain visibility and operations, enhanced inventory tracking and reduced operational costs. For additional information on Synchrony Supply Chain Integrity Suite, please visit: www.axway.com/solutions/healthcare.php. About Axway Axway is the leading global provider of collaborative business solutions. Axway establishes the dynamic connections -- within and among enterprises -- that make companies easier to do business with. Spanning all industries, over 8000 organizations in more than 100 countries depend on Axway to manage and control their business-critical information in motion -- improving value chain efficiency, regulatory compliance and quality of service. Built on a service-oriented architecture See SOA. (SOA (1) (Start Of Authority) The first record in a DNS zone file. See DNS records. (2) (Service Oriented Architecture) The modularization of business functions for greater flexibility and reusability. ), Axway's Synchrony[TM] solutions feature a highly flexible integration and B2B (Business to Business) Refers to one business communicating with or selling to another. See B2B e-commerce, B2C and B2G. B2B - business to business framework, business and technical analytics, and professional services (job) professional services - A department of a supplier providing consultancy and programming manpower for the supplier's products. . Axway also offers customized solutions for the financial services The examples and perspective in this article or section may not represent a worldwide view of the subject. Please [ improve this article] or discuss the issue on the talk page. , life sciences and automotive industries Automotive Industries, Ltd. (Hebrew: תעשיות רכב נצרת עלית, תע"ר . A subsidiary of Sopra Group Sopra Group is a European IT Consulting and Services company started in France but now with offices across the UK and mainland Europe. It was founded in December 1968 by Pierre Pasquier and François Odin. , SA, Axway is headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona. About DDN DDN Pharmaceutical Logistics provides a full suite of shared-services to emerging life science companies, including financial, contract management, chargeback Chargeback The charge a credit card merchant pays to a customer after the customer successfully disputes an item on his or her credit card statement. Notes: Customers dispute charges to their credit card usually when goods or services are not delivered within the reporting, logistics and call center services. Serving both domestic and international clients, DDN provides the expertise and guidance necessary for the successful launch and ongoing lifecycle management of pharmaceuticals, medical devices and biologic products and specializes in handling cold-chain, controlled and specialty products. DDN was incorporated in 1995 and is a subsidiary of the F. Dohmen Co., a fifth-generation, family-owned business that has been serving the healthcare industry for 150 years. DDN is headquartered in Germantown, Wis. (a Milwaukee suburb) with warehouse and distribution facilities in Memphis, Tenn. and Ontario, Cal. |
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