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Secure Supply Chain


Tracking assets such as pharmaceuticals, medical devices and tissue samples from point of origin to point of use, 3M Secure Supply Chain Systems provide inventory, record management and reporting functions for manufacturers, distributors and clinics – employing encryption and RFID technology to store and transmit information. The 3M Secure Supply Chain System provides a complete solution—software, hardware, data hosting and integration services – to help manage the entire path.

 

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Supply Chain
Pharmaceutical Supply Chain

Preventing the introduction of suspect drugs into the legitimate pharmaceutical supply chain has quickly become an issue of highest priority. Drug counterfeiting is a growing problem worldwide, putting patients at risk and adding to health care costs.

3M’s development of RFID technology to authenticate the supply chain provides the secure processes to meet these challenges. 3M’s unique approach helps prevent counterfeit products from entering the supply chain by establishing authenticity at point of manufacture and validating authenticity at point of dispense.

Manufacturers and hospitals see:

  • Real-time visibility to inventory positions across the supply chain, including at the point of dispense in a clinic or hospital
  • Authenticity at the dispensing site through the use of RFID tags with encrypted digital signatures and a unique identifier (tags are encrypted at manufacturer site and decrypted at point of use)
  • Reduced manual processes enabling clinic and hospital caregivers to maximize time with patients; enhanced overall experience manufacturers deliver to their customers
  • Confidence in the integrity of drugs being dispensed without requiring a significant infrastructure investment

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Medical Device Supply Chain

Carrying critical medical device inventory. Tracking and forecasting the purchases of high-value assets. Dealing with unforeseen logistical costs. For medical technology companies, operational challenges are a reality of doing business.

3M understands the requirements of medical device manufacturers. Our Secure Supply Chain System using RFID technology comprehensively addresses these issues by tracking medical device products as they travel from manufacturer to clinics and hospitals.

Manufacturers see:

  • Real-time visibility to inventory positions across the supply chain, including at the point of implantation or use in a clinic or hospital
  • Authenticity of the product through the use of RFID tags with encrypted digital signatures and a unique identifier (tags are encrypted at manufacturer site and decrypted at point of implantation)
  • An overall enhancement to brand by offering their customers a value-added service as an extension to their product offerings
  • A straightforward technology solution that features scalability and helps provide inventory management, reduce logistical costs and increase product visibility throughout the supply chain, without requiring significant infrastructure

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