Growing on-line purchases and labor shortages are forcing pharma to rethink distribution. Some manufacturers want to move distribution in-house, automate tasks like pallet handling, and move to automated storage/retrieval systems, automatic guided vehicles and other technologies to help achieve goals. More pharmacies are also filling 90-day supplies of medications. This encourages central fill solutions with automation/robotics used to fill and dispense medications. For example, McKesson's Central Fill as a Service allows retail pharmacies to use central fill without investing in equipment, inventory or staff, providing efficiencies, lower costs and more time for patient care. New regulations also encourage pharma providers to capture supply chain data with 2D bar codes. Using automated sortation systems and cameras can capture bar code data without adding labor. MOSIMTEC advanced simulation modeling can help. Explore options virtually for facility layouts, assembly lines, automation upgrades and more. Simulate performance for multiple scenarios to see what works, what doesn’t and what drives best results. Harness data, analytics and leading edge technology to stay ahead of competitors and avoid real-world missteps. Read more about the MOSIMTEC pharmaceutical industry services and solutions here: https://mosimtec.com/industries/pharma-simulation/ #modelingandsimulation #digitaltwins #pharmasupplychain Read more here: https://www.logisticsmgmt.com/article/pharma_industry_trends_and_solutions_in_2021/automation?utm_source=LM&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Topic_LM