Drop Ship Compliance Risk

Data Compliance for Drop Ship Orders

Streamlined Compliance for Drop Ship Orders

January 21st, 2025

Problem Statement:

Pharmaceutical manufacturers have made significant investments in systems that facilitate the exchange of their EPCIS data continue but continue to face the unique challenges of exchanging EPCIS data for drop ship orders. Serialization systems, like SAP ICH, are robust but often do not handle the nuances of drop shipping, where a disproportionate amount of compliance risk is associated with a small fraction of orders.

Why risk the integrity of your supply chain compliance on a small amount of drop ship transactions?

Drop Ship Data Status

Enhancing Data Exchange with DataX

DataX is a value-added layer that complements the existing data exchange capabilities of serialization systems. It integrates seamlessly and quickly, enhancing data management capabilities without disrupting established workflows. By automating the identification and correction of GLNs in EPCIS files for drop shipments, DataX ensures comprehensive compliance across all orders. This approach not only adheres to stringent compliance standards but also mitigates significant risks with minimal effort, ensuring that even the smallest orders are handled correctly.

Addressing Disproportionate Compliance Risks

The challenges posed by drop ship orders represent a critical liability to existing investments in DSCSA compliance infrastructures. As the enforcement delays provided under the DSCSA approach expiration in 2025, manufacturers face increasing urgency to address these vulnerabilities. DataX provides a strategic enhancement to existing systems, focusing specifically on mitigating the disproportionate risks associated with these orders. This mitigation is crucial not only for maintaining regulatory compliance but also for protecting the substantial investments made in current technology solutions. Implementing DataX helps ensure that all areas of EPCIS data exchange are robust enough to meet upcoming regulatory demands, safeguarding business operations against potential compliance failures and maximizing the return on investment.

The integration of DataX with existing systems like SAP ICH is straightforward and can be completed rapidly without disruption. Investment in time and resources is minimal, yet offers substantial returns by enhancing compliance and operational performance.

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