United in Our Mission To Keep Supply Chains Secured
Members of HDA have access to the Pharmaceutical Cargo Security Coalition (PCSC), affording access to advanced supply chain security intelligence as well as vital industry, government and vendor contacts. Further, members may take advantage of comprehensive physical and supply chain security assessments; a reference library of supply chain security publications, articles and documents and opportunities to attend a signature educational event and complimentary webinars.
GDP Accreditation Program
Through PCSC, HDA launched a Good Distribution Practices (GDP) Accreditation Program, a first of its kind in the United States. The GDP Accreditation Program seeks to provide pharmaceutical supply chain trading partners, primarily those providing vendor services — such as transportation, warehousing, freight-forwarding, customs brokerage, 3PL and cargo insurance — the ability to demonstrate familiarization and adherence to recognized GDP operational and training criteria. Complying with these standards can help mitigate distribution deviations.
HDA PCSC Educational Seminar
The PCSC's signature annual educational event brings together those within healthcare, as well as many other industries, that ship and store sensitive, high-risk/high-value products — anywhere in the world. Held annually since 2006, this supply chain security educational event provides interactive instruction, with both indoor and outdoor activities, as well as case-study discussions and “table-top” simulation exercises. Attendees are introduced to government law enforcement and regulatory personnel to enhance knowledge of supply chain security best practices.
Service provider member spotlight
Whitley Logistics, Inc. has been a pillar of the pharmaceutical trucking industry in North Carolina and California since the company’s founders, Jack & Lynne Whitley, started in 1999. Strategically located in Raleigh, NC, Whitley is well-positioned for growth following its recent acquisition by C&L Transport and C&L Logistics (C&L), another Raleigh-based transportation company. C&L is a leading provider of temperature-controlled logistics services. Celebrating their 20th anniversary, founders Rick Coates and Wayne Lalevee are delighted to lead such a quality-driven team. This strategic acquisition not only boosts our operational capabilities but also positions us for substantial growth as we embark on our expansion in the pharmaceutical logistics industry. The combined resources of C&L and Whitley will enhance service offerings, improve efficiency, and ensure long-term value for customers and employees alike. C&L/Whitley prides itself on being a company that not only creates local jobs but is heavily involved with the community, in particular, non-profits. Both companies are also working on becoming greener, eager to add electric trucks to their fleets in 2025, with a goal of reducing carbon emissions and building out a sustainable infrastructure. C&L has been an EPA SmartWay partner since 2007, and Whitley in 2025. Both C&L and Whitley Logistics are Tapa certified.
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Next-level supply chain security starts with PCSC — a part of the Healthcare Distribution Alliance.