Pharma logistics out of one hand
We operate a unique fully integrated network of state-of-the-art pharmaceutical distribution centers in Europe. Our cold chain and pharma logistics services meet the needs of pharmaceutical manufacturers. All activities perform out of one hand and cover the whole order-to-cash process. We provide customized and cross-country solutions for commercial pharma distribution. This starts from the first customer contact and goes to the final invoice.
We are a leading European pharma logistics service provider, specializing in lean, secure, and fully transparent distribution solutions for the pharmaceutical industry. Our innovative healthcare logistics services cater to the increasing demand for integrated, cross-border supply of specialized pharmaceutical products to end customers. Trust us for efficient and reliable pharmaceutical logistics that ensure timely delivery and compliance with industry regulations.
“One Europe”: Standardized processes with one central contact
ONE IT System
ONE Quality Assurance
ONE Operations Standard
ONE Key Account Manager
This provides an ideal platform for a reduction of complexity and easy scale of activities. Launching of additional products or entering new markets will become an easy one. Benefit from a comprehensive and standardized control-tower reporting. You will have full visibility of your European business in almost real time.
We focus on giving our clients the support they need.
Developing and implementing new, end consumer orientated order to cash models across Europe and globally is key for us. We carefully match all individual manufacturer’s requirements with our solution concepts to secure sustainability and scalability.
Arvato’s healthcare logistics at a glance
- 250,000 m² dedicated storage area
- 3,200 experienced HC supply chain specialists
- 20+ years experience in Healthcare distribution
- Carrier-independent transportation management
- Comprehensive order-to-cash settlement
- Fully-integrated SAP-based IT system
- Multilingual customer service
- Temperature-controlled storage (15 ºC - 25 ºC, 2 ºC - 8 ºC, -80 ºC, -20 ºC)
- Certifications: GDP, GMP, ISO, known consignor
- Reports: SSAE 18 AICPA AT-C 320, Type 2, ISAE 3402 Type 2
- GMP-compliant manufacturing processes
- Postponement & serialization
- One dedicated KAM
Strong international site network
Everything from a single 3PL healthcare logistics provider
Our European network offers the ideal foundation for comprehensive and customized logistics solutions globally. We deliver pharmaceutical products to 127 countries.
True multi-channel: all pharma sales channels from one partner
Regardless of what your sales channel per market or product may be: we serve it. We ship pharmaceutical products to distributors, wholesalers, hospitals, pharmacies, doctors and even supports direct-to-patient supplies. We provide optimal support for manufacturers’ multi-channel strategies. Using our international site network facilitates standardized structures, a higher level of transparency, optimized processes, reduced stock levels and costs.
We master the art of healthcare logistics and provide customized, integrated & omnichannel distribution solutions – centrally, regionally, and locally.
Andreas Olpeter Vice President Sales & Business Development | Healthcare
Highly automated Pharmaceutical warehousing
Revolutionizing Pharmaceutical Warehousing with Advanced Automation
As a trusted third-party logistics (3PL) partner for pharmaceutical manufacturers, we are redefining warehousing through advanced automation – delivering precision, compliance, and performance at every stage of the supply chain.
Step into the future of pharmaceutical logistics with our cutting-edge automation solutions. Our highly automated pharmaceutical warehouses are equipped with state-of-the-art technology combined with smart picking systems, automated guided vehicles (AGVs), intelligent inventory management and real-time tracking.
A true end-to-end seamless temperature control
Seamless management of temperature conditions from inbound to outbound ensures the integrity of your pharmaceutical products. Modern monitoring and backup systems guarantee that all processes comply with legal requirements and meet manufacturers' quality standards.
Our operations are fully GDP (Good Distribution Practice) and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) compliant – ensuring that both the handling and storage of temperature-sensitive products meet the highest industry and regulatory standards.
Manufacturing & Serialization
Manufacturing services in pharmaceutical warehousing
Customized solutions for your serialization requirements
Pharma transportation – flexible & temperature-controlled
Your pharmaceutical logistics benefits from our access to more than 150 partner carriers. Our independent transport management system offers you flexible international transport options, by road, air and sea.
We find the best and most affordable carrier for any shipment, anytime. Be it a package, transport for actively cooled goods, courier delivery or a whole range of products – leave the control tower function to us.
Control tower transport solutions for all your shipping needs
Our transport information system gives you an overview of all your goods’ movements at a glance. We will provide you with only one monthly consolidated invoice covering all transports regardless of destination and carriers used. This reduces transport and administration costs.
The transport management system helps you solve problems quickly. It also gives you the flexibility to handle unexpected situations. This way, you can ensure timely delivery.
At Arvato, we use the "best-in-class" principle to manage a diverse transport environment for clients. We always aim to have a backup solution ready.
Your benefits from Arvato’s transport solution
Order & Cash integrated in pharma logistics
Customer Service
Financial Services
Why Arvato?
We provide global pharmaceutical manufacturers with end-to-end distribution solutions in and out of Europe, out of one hand. This supports you in the transformation to a future-oriented pharmaceutical logistics model. The new model is lean, more agile, cost-effective, and reliable for end customer distribution.
Leading pharmaceutical companies already rely on our unique network of state-of-the-art distribution centers in Europe. High investments in automation technology and expanding our sites demonstrate financial stability. Our automated processes and built-in pharmaceutical manufacturing solutions make us the perfect partner for your distribution setup.
Our order-to-cash services cover the entire process from order acceptance to transportation and accounting. Best-in-class carrier sourcing and control-tower managed pharma logistics solutions guarantee reliable supply chains. We support medical manufacturers in establishing innovative and end customer- as well as patient-focused supply models.
We are your global pharma logistics partner in and out of Europe.
We deliver Quality of Life.
