Today’s increasingly stringent healthcare regulations, and the growing outsourcing and globalization of production, require even greater flexibility from supply chains in the healthcare sector in order to optimize costs. Whether it’s a matter of quickly switching from one supply source to another, speeding up the availability of products in the event of shortages or even stopping a distribution process when a product is withdrawn from the market, healthcare supply chains must be able to constantly adapt. Shippers want to see compliance, standardization, accountability and transparency across the supply chain. Real-time information is key to monitor product integrity and lead times.