On November 20, Otsuka Warehouse announced that it had been contracted to handle nationwide logistics for Yakuhan Pharmaceutical (headquarters: Kitahiroshima City, Hokkaido), a manufacturer and distributor of disinfectants and other antibacterial agents.
Against the backdrop of the Logistics Efficiency Improvement Act imposing an obligation on shippers and logistics operators to make efforts to improve logistics efficiency, and the requirement to comply with the GDP guidelines that define the quality assurance standards in the distribution process of pharmaceuticals, Otsuka Warehouse's track record in ensuring a stable supply of pharmaceuticals was evaluated and led to the contract being awarded.
It is essential to have thorough business continuity plans (BCPs) in place to ensure that pharmaceuticals, which are indispensable to people's health and lives, can be delivered even in the event of a disaster. We aim to build a sustainable logistics system by optimizing the entire supply chain and promoting logistics DX (digital transformation).
■ Overview of Yakuhan Pharmaceutical
Established: July 1947
Capital: 6000 10,000 yen
Head office location: 27 Kitanosato, Kitahiroshima City, Hokkaido
Business activities: Manufacturing and sales of pharmaceuticals and soft drinks.
