UPS Expands Clinical Trial Logistics Capabilities To Support Drug, Vaccine Research
July 05 2016 - 9:00AM
UPS (NYSE: UPS) today announced a significant global expansion of
its healthcare-specific capabilities to support clinical trials.
UPS’s investments in a range of specialized solutions will help
pharmaceutical companies and clinical investigators move sensitive
materials and specimens globally, particularly in and out of
complex geographies.
Building on its expansive, integrated network, UPS has made
advancements specifically targeted to meet strict clinical trial
logistics requirements. Enhancements include: the healthcare
compliant development of an easy-to-use shipping system for
clinical investigator sites; an expansion of the healthcare control
tower network, package intercept and re-icing capabilities; and
upgraded operations to move temperature-sensitive biological
specimens in and out of more than 60 countries more efficiently.
Making these investments, together with utilizing an established
network of local specialty couriers, helps UPS serve the clinical
trial research community by providing efficiency in the transport
of specimens without sacrificing service.
Given the global reach of clinical studies, streamlined
logistics are an increasingly important component of successful
trials. UPS is well-poised to serve this expanding market, with
capabilities that cover many geographies, from Mexico City to
Minneapolis, or Bangkok to Berlin.
“As innovation in the biopharma industry evolves — and with the
emergence of personalized therapies and growing direct-to-patient
trends — research and development activity will only increase
around the world. Our cost-effective portfolio streamlines
logistics for clinical trials into one global network across
sometimes remote, hard-to-reach locations,” said Habib N’Konou, UPS
senior operations director for clinical trials. “With drug research
taking years at a cost in the billions, a product loss or damage,
including falling out of temperature range, could mean a costly
setback. Our recent improvements to our network can help reduce
product loss or damage.”
UPS mitigates risks by employing world-class air freight and
small package solutions for Investigational Medicinal Products,
specimen kits, ancillary supplies, and medical devices to and from
investigator sites, contract research organizations, and diagnostic
centers. Its customs brokerage team, one of the world’s largest,
helps shippers navigate international regulations and avoid costly
delays.
“Improved health outcomes through sophisticated drugs and
vaccines starts with successful clinical trials,” said Geoff Light,
UPS vice president of global healthcare strategy. “Optimized
logistics is an integral component of medical research and
development, and our goal is to help clinical investigators reach
any part of the world with maximum efficiency. We will continue to
invest in the right global solutions with the aim of becoming the
preeminent leader in biological specimen transportation.”
UPS delivers value through a broad array of specialized services
for healthcare and life science companies. UPS’s network includes
temperature-sensitive storage and transportation (from ambient and
controlled-room temperature, to frozen and cryogenics),
around-the-clock monitoring and security, and a single global IT
order management platform. The company has more than 50
healthcare-dedicated facilities strategically positioned within
global markets. Shippers have the ability to customize solutions
from the UPS Temperature TrueTM , UPS Proactive Response TM, UPS
WorldShip TM, UPS Quantum View TM and other portfolios that
leverage expertise in packaging, labeling, monitoring, and storage
capabilities.
For more information on UPS’s healthcare logistics solutions,
visit: www.ups.com/healthcare.
About UPS
UPS (NYSE: UPS) is a global leader in logistics, offering a
broad range of solutions including transporting packages and
freight; facilitating international trade, and deploying advanced
technology to more efficiently manage the world of business.
Headquartered in Atlanta, UPS serves more than 220 countries and
territories worldwide. The company can be found on the web at
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David Graves
404-828-6798
davidgraves@ups.com
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