SupplyChain Magazine August 2017 | Page 11

Written by : TOM WADLOW

DHL is supporting the supply chains of health organisations in 220 countries . We asked Scott Allison ,

President of Life Sciences and Healthcare , about his work and the challenges facing such a complex industry

This is no small task . However , since 2004 the German logistical giant has adopted a sector specific approach , a move which has allowed it to build up formidable expertise and experience in the heart of numerous industries .
“ In the DHL Life Sciences and Healthcare Sector , our scope of operations is extremely broad ,” continues Allison . “ In effect , we work across every area of the life sciences and healthcare value chain including inbound to manufacturing ( I2M ), primary distribution , secondary distribution , and reverse logistics . These activities occur in all different parts of the Life Sciences and Healthcare industry , from clinical trials
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