DigiPharmaLogNet

As part of the discussion on climate change, the use of reusable containers is increasingly being called for. The design of these transport goods carriers favors the automation of the pharmaceutical logistics chain and enables functionalities that classic cardboard boxes or plastic containers cannot provide (including condition monitoring, tracking & tracing, load security, automation of the loading process, anti-theft protection through encryption, traceability). Thus, a digitally supported reusable system could replace the single-use carton as well as other existing container systems.

The technical, ecological and economic impacts along the entire supply chain – from pharmaceutical producers to wholesalers to dispensing points (e.g. pharmacies, hospitals) – are being examined theoretically and empirically as part of the project. These findings form the basis for the development of viable business models. Thus, this project lays the foundation for the digitalization and automation of pharmaceutical logistics and, by extension, general small goods logistics.