“ Digital twins create a unique digital identifier for every item in the supply chain ”
JENNI KROHN , MARKET DEVELOPMENT MANAGER , ECOSYSTEMS HEALTHCARE , AVERY DENNISON
from manufacturing to point of delivery . Krohn is Market Development Manager , Ecosystems Healthcare for Avery Dennison , a multinational manufacturer and distributor of labels , tags , RFID tech , and specialty medical products .
Speaking about the role of RFID in pharma supply chains , Krohn says : “ RFID is the most cost-effective technology capable of broadening the scope of IoT . It is an easy and secure way for patients and caregivers to engage with medicines and diagnostic devices .
She continues : “ Digital twins create a unique digital identifier for every single item in the supply chain and offer end-to-end visibility , reduce supply chain disruptions and help manage inventory .”
In hospitals and pharmacies , she points out , the technology facilitates automated medication and inventory management and reduces the risk of medication errors .
Widespread adoption of technology Someone who expects to see even more widespread adoption of technology for the management of inventory is Don Hnatyshin , who is Chief Supply Chain Officer at Molex , a US-based manufacturer of electronic , electrical , and fibre optic connectivity systems .