Pharmaceutical supply chain and procurement solutions
In an industry where accuracy and compliance are critical, we deliver innovative procurement and supply chain solutions to keep your laboratory and manufacturing operations running smoothly.
Overcoming your procurement challenges
A complete pharmaceutical solution
Pharmaceutical operations – from lab-based research and drug discovery to medical device manufacturing and production – require precise procurement, tracking and data management systems.
A single error can have severe implications, including production downtime, financial penalties and long-term reputational damage.
CMCA(UK) helps mitigate these risks by simplifying the complexities associated with pharmaceutical supply chain and inventory management.
We provide an end-to-end procurement solution which allows you to focus on the critical elements of your business without worrying about your supply chain challenges.
Our innovative, tailored and cost-effective approach to all your procurement requirements helps ensure regulatory compliance while streamlining operational efficiencies and reducing cost.
From procurement and inventory optimisation to on-time delivery and obsolescence management support, we can help with your end-to-end procurement, storage, transportation, delivery and training needs.
How we help
Proactive pharmaceutical procurement solutions
Pharmaceutical laboratories, manufacturing and production facilities work under strict regulatory requirements, with enhanced environmental, safety and compliance obligations.
As such, inefficient supply chain logistics can significantly impact your operations’ efficiency, sustainability and productivity.
We provide bespoke procurement and obsolescence management solutions to pharmaceutical, biotech and medical device manufacturers that address your unique issues and ensure your teams have access to the materials and components you need, when you need them.
We can source, store and supply a wide range of components and materials specific to your business to help reduce cost and complexity, streamline your operations help you meet your safety and compliance requirements. Our pharmaceutical solutions include:
Procurement
Rapid sourcing and supply of pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment, components, parts and spares, including obsolete or hard-to-find items, to help optimise your inventory management
Obsolescence management
A proactive, tailored, end-to-end approach to obsolescence management, delivered in accordance with the International Standard IEC:62402:2019
Codification
We support several commercial sectors, including pharmaceutical, with world-leading codification services, advice and expertise to ensure compliance and quality assurance and drive operational efficiency and reliability
Training
We develop and deliver bespoke training covering all aspects of obsolescence management, accredited to the International Institute of Obsolescence Management and in accordance with the International Standard IEC:62404:2019
Long-term storage
We have our own purpose-built, dual site, secure, 24/7 monitored nitrogen and dry store facilities to ensure the safe handling, transportation and disposal of materials
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Why CMCA(UK)?
CMCA(UK) is the UK’s foremost subject matter expert in obsolescence management. We have a proven track record of providing this expertise to many commercial sectors, including pharmaceutical, along with Government departments and commercial clients across the UK and beyond. Our services can be tailored to meet your specific needs but typically include:
- Obsolescence management strategy advice
- Obsolescence planning
- Equipment health checks and impact appraisals
- Component tracking within Bills of Materials
- Advanced notification of impending obsolescence
- Mitigation options
- Sourcing, procurement and storage of critical components and assemblies
Our approach is compliant with industry standards, including IEC62402:2019. We also pride ourselves on developing solutions and innovations that go above and beyond the accepted industry standards to help improve efficiency and futureproof your pharmaceutical operations.
Unrivalled knowledge & expertise
An innovative pharmaceutical partner
With our roots embedded in codification and decades of experience providing innovative procurement and supply chain solutions to the pharmaceutical sector, we’re on a mission to help all our clients achieve efficiencies at every stage of the value chain.
We take a collaborative approach to every client relationship, so you receive the benefit of bespoke solutions rather than generic, off-the-shelf products and services. We’ll take the time to understand your specific needs and expectations rather than trying to force an existing solution into your pharmaceutical environment, whether it’s a laboratory, R&D facility or production setting.
By continuously enhancing and improving our service delivery, capacity and capabilities, we provide tailor-made services that can help you streamline your operations, reduce costs, enhance safety and sustainability, and ensure compliance.
