Safe, secure, and reliable pharmaceutical distribution

Our pharmaceutical distribution business has built a network that uses a traceability system to clearly identify distribution routes for all pharmaceuticals handled and, with strict quality control, reliably delivers required products at required times.

The Cubixx System, implemented in 2017, offers traceability for specialty drugs. In 2019, It was selected by the Japan Automatic Identification Systems Association (JAISA) to receive the Award for Excellence in the 21st Automatic Identification Systems Grand Prix,^※1 in recognition of Cubixx’s economic efficiency, technological ingenuity, and convenience.

Moving forward, we aim to realize reliable supply and provide new added value by combining digital solutions to build a mechanism that considers the patient perspective and the sustainability perspective.

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Automatic Identification Systems Grand Prix: With the goal of raising awareness about automatic identification technology and systems and promoting their development and spread, this program recognizes advanced and extremely effective technologies and systems relating to automatic identification

Total traceability management from transport to storage

Quality control that meets global standards

S.D. Logi Co., Ltd., a provider of distribution services, acquired ISO 9001 certification in 2008 and has been performing quality control with consideration for GMP^※2 in its manufacturer distribution services. The company later updated its certification to the 2015 version and now offers quality control in compliance with the PIC/S^※3 and GDP^※4 global standards. Currently, S.D. Logi is applying its accumulated expertise to the operation of wholesale distribution centers and business sites and focusing on further strengthening its all-in-one distribution quality control.

ISO 9001:2015 certification scope

Reliability Assurance Department, Wholesale Distribution Department, Miyagi Distribution Center, Osaka Office, Manufacturer Distribution Department, Kobe Distribution Center, Koga Distribution Center, Amagasaki Distribution Center, Sugito Distribution Center, Nishi Kobe Distribution Center, Nishi Nihon Distribution Center, Higashi Nihon Distribution Center, Rokko Distribution Center, and Tsukuba Distribution Center

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GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice): Manufacturing and quality management guidelines for pharmaceuticals
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PIC/S: A combination of abbreviations for the Pharmaceutical Inspection Convention (PIC) and the Pharmaceutical Inspection Co-operation Scheme (PICS), which are two international cooperation organizations that aim to improve cooperation among governments and inspection authorities in the areas of GMP and GDP
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GDP (Good Distribution Practice): Quality management guidelines for the transportation and storage of pharmaceuticals

BCP initiative

Our manufacturer distribution and wholesale distribution businesses have worked together to construct a resilient nationwide distribution network with key facilities in Tokyo, Nagoya, and Osaka. In times of disaster, this distribution network will work with governmental authorities and pharmaceutical companies to swiftly deliver the pharmaceuticals needed by hospitals and other medical facilities in disaster zones

Robust nationwide Business Continuity Planning (BCP) network

Key BCP facilities

Facilities with on-site generators	72-hour self-sufficiency: the Miyagi, Greater Tokyo, Chiba, Toda, Meinan, and Hanshin distribution centers Other distribution locations are equipped with on-site power generation facilities and small generators
Facilities storing diesel and gasoline	CHUOUNYU CO., LTD. keeps fuel sufficient for approximately one week of joint distribution in eastern Japan
Satellite and priority phone system	Satellite phones (installed at main bases and distribution centers) Priority phones (all branches)
Employee safety confirmation system	A system for confirming the safety of all Group employees via email has been adopted

Take-off and landing training at the Chiba Distribution Center

On-site generator at the Miyagi Distribution Center

CHUOUNYU CO., LTD. on-site fueling station

Sustainability

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