At source RFID-tagged pre-filled syringes and supply chain visibility
Krohn, Jenni (2022)
2022
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2022121429969
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2022121429969
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Current serialization directives mandate visibility and accountability for drug products on the secondary packaging level. But there are no serialization requirements for primary containers that represent the unit of use.
The thesis was part of an ongoing customer development case at Avery Dennison a global material science company and a market leader in RFID inlay manufacturing. The project was focused on using RFID technology to uniquely identify pre-filled syringes on the unit of use. RFID has the potential to automate supply chain operations and bring unforeseen benefits to different supply chain steps such as enhanced process control, reduced mix-ups during fill and finish, and increased visibility during the entire supply chain of the medical device.
The thesis objective was to research how serialization of primary containers and RFID technology can benefit the various supply chain actors from manufacturing to the patient. The purpose of the thesis was to gain relevant insights and create marketing content that Avery Dennison can use in promoting the solution to potential customers.
The research method chosen was qualitative research interviewing industry experts from different parts of the supply chain. An inductive analysis method was used to interpret the results. Insights captured in the theoretical background were aligned with the research results. The research results highlighted the importance and prevalence of primacy container serialization.
The thesis was part of an ongoing customer development case at Avery Dennison a global material science company and a market leader in RFID inlay manufacturing. The project was focused on using RFID technology to uniquely identify pre-filled syringes on the unit of use. RFID has the potential to automate supply chain operations and bring unforeseen benefits to different supply chain steps such as enhanced process control, reduced mix-ups during fill and finish, and increased visibility during the entire supply chain of the medical device.
The thesis objective was to research how serialization of primary containers and RFID technology can benefit the various supply chain actors from manufacturing to the patient. The purpose of the thesis was to gain relevant insights and create marketing content that Avery Dennison can use in promoting the solution to potential customers.
The research method chosen was qualitative research interviewing industry experts from different parts of the supply chain. An inductive analysis method was used to interpret the results. Insights captured in the theoretical background were aligned with the research results. The research results highlighted the importance and prevalence of primacy container serialization.