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DHL Supply Chain Pharmaceutical Improves Healthcare Logistics with TMS

Case study showing how DHL Supply Chain Pharmaceutical used Aptean Routing & Scheduling to meet strict healthcare regulations and gain full supply chain control.

Published
June 4, 2026
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3 min read
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DHL Supply Chain Pharmaceutical implemented Aptean Routing & Scheduling Calidus Edition to replace outdated IT systems and address regulatory requirements in life sciences logistics. The solution enabled real-time tracking of stock origin and status while ensuring compliance with Good Automated Manufacturing Practice (GAMP) validation. This allowed DHL to serve major pharmaceutical clients including GSK, Roche, and Pfizer with validated transportation processes.

Key takeaways

Replaced legacy IT systems with validated TMS for healthcare compliance

Enabled full visibility and control over pharmaceutical stock movements

Achieved GAMP validation for regulated life sciences transportation

Supported service to nine of the ten largest global pharma companies

Maintained regulatory compliance across medical devices and consumer healthcare

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