{"id":102,"date":"2023-11-30T14:37:19","date_gmt":"2023-11-30T05:37:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tohoyk.co.jp\/en-test\/?page_id=102"},"modified":"2025-12-03T15:34:41","modified_gmt":"2025-12-03T06:34:41","slug":"distribution","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.tohoyk.co.jp\/en\/distribution\/","title":{"rendered":"Logistics System<\/span>
Toward safe and secure pharmaceutical distribution"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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pharmaceutical distribution – TBC DynaBASE is the ultimate in disaster preparedness and automation.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

We will give a detailed explanation about our Tokyo metropolitan area disaster preparedness, robots, etc.\nHere is an overview of TBC DynaBASE. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Logistics center covering all of Japan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Prescription pharmaceuticals are directly linked to lives and health of patients. For fulfilling our mission to distribute secure and safe pharmaceuticals, we achieve the highest level of quality (thorough quality control), safety traceability) and efficiency (establishment of the efficient logistics environment) by introducing cutting-edge technologies. Robotic technology is used for product picking and loading to achieve efficiency and labor savings. We have achieved a shipping accuracy of 99.99999% (\u201cseven nines\u201d). In addition, based on this high shipping accuracy, we are promoting a no-inspection system, which contributes to the improvement of operational efficiency of our customers by omitting inspection at the time of delivery. Furthermore, we are working to reduce the time it takes for products to arrive at medical institutions by operating a direct center delivery service, in which products are delivered directly from the logistics center to medical institutions without going through a sales office. In response to ever-changing needs and environmental changes, we will continue to promote distribution functions that are at the forefront of the times.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Robust business infrastructures<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The Group\u2019s business infrastructure is constantly linking missioncritical systems managing sales, inventory, etc. with information systems managing sales operation, customers, etc. for automated data processing. In inventory management, in particular, the system processes incoming and outgoing shipments in real time to ensure that the inventory data always matches the actual inventory on the shelves. This enables sales offices, logistics centers, and call centers to be linked with each other and to provide customers with real-time information on inventory status and delivery dates. Also focusing on the traceability (tracking records) of pharmaceutical products, we have established a system that enables centralized management of necessary information on any order issued, regardless of which sales office or logistics center the products are shipped from across the country, from Hokkaido to Okinawa. Because it is easy to transfer products between centers, we have a system that is mutually complementary in the event of an emergency.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Thorough quality control<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The Company has acquired ISO 9001:2015 (international standard for quality management systems for products and services) certification and conducts quality control to fulfill its mission of distributing safe and secure medical products as a company handling life-related products. In addition, we have introduced state-of-the-art equipment such as a dock shelter to prevent contamination by foreign matter by reducing the influence of outside air, and a temperature control system to monitor temperature round-the-clock and immediately report any deviation, thus ensuring thorough quality control in accordance with Good Distribution Practice (GDP) Guidelines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Temperature monitoring<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Disaster Response<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Completely redundant backup(east and west data centers)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

To prepare for unforeseen circumstances, we have established a system in which host computers at two locations, one in Tokyo and the other in Osaka, are constantly synchronized to provide backup even if one is damaged by a disaster. In addition, we have been steadily advancing our BCP by enabling remote computer support at our sales offices and logistics centers. Furthermore, we have a system in place to ensure a stable supply of pharmaceuticals even in the event of a disaster through redundant warehouse management systems, coordination between call centers, installation of uninterruptible power supply equipment, periodic disaster drills, etc.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Registration of emergency vehicles<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The Company and its wholesale business subsidiaries have registered nearly 2,500 vehicles, or about 60% of the total, as emergency vehicles. Therefore, in the event of a disaster, a mark and an emergency traffic (transport) vehicle identification certificate are issued promptly to each registered vehicle, allowing it to come and go even in restricted areas.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Heliport Installation<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

In preparation for the transportation of supplies and rescue and emergency activities in the event of a disaster, a temporary heliport has been set up at TBC Hiroshima. It has already been used by Hiroshima Prefecture\u2019s physician-staffed emergency medical helicopter to transport emergency patients. We conduct joint drills with the Hiroshima City Fire Department Air Corps for transporting supplies.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Motorcycles for disaster<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

As a countermeasure against the risk of natural disasters, we deployed 50 disaster motorcycles throughout Japan. These small, maneuverable motorcycles enable us to deliver our products quickly in the event of an emergency.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Initiatives for specialty pharmaceuticals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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In recent years, the pharmaceutical distribution industry has seen an increase in specialty pharmaceuticals,\nincluding orphan drug and high-cost medicines, many of which require special management methods such as temperature control during the transport process. In specialty pharmaceuticals, we have established a stable and continuous logistics system backed by high shipping accuracy and an advanced temperature control system.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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SALM Solution System<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

For handling specialty pharmaceuticals, we have introduced the Salm solution system, a logistics system realized by combining the Kyoso Mirai Group’s state-of-the-art logistics functions with an electronically cooled, constant-temperature transport device capable of strict temperature control and recording, thereby maintaining the quality of pharmaceutical products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Constant-Temperature Transportation Device \u201cSALM\u201d<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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The Constant-Temperature Transportation Device \u201cSALM TS\u201d
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SALM is an electronically cooled, constant-temperature transport device that contributes to the stable supply of specialty pharmaceuticals. Two types of transport devices with different temperature zones are available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Allows you to return and resell specialty pharmaceuticals<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Unlike constant temperature control with a refrigerant, “SALM TS” and “SALM FZ” are capable of recording its internal temperature and device conditions on the built-in recorder and hence enable the use of the data as evidence to determine whether the quality of the specialty pharmaceuticals inside is harmed. Such controlled storage complies with Good Distribution Practice (GDP) Guidelines and allows you to return and resell the products, helping you significantly reduce the risk of wasting expensive specialty pharmaceuticals.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Bringing directly to an operating room or the patient\u2019s bedside<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As \u201cSALM TS\u201d and \u201cSALM FZ\u201d are compact, they can be delivered to an operating room and the patient\u2019s bed at a hospital. The SALM device is safe to use in medical institutions because the built-in refrigerator makes little noise, does not oscillate at all, and does not cause any radio interference with other medical devices.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Contributing to reducing CO2<\/span> emissions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Compared with a refrigerant or dry ice used for constant temperature control, the \u201cSALM\u201d discharges less carbon dioxide during use. Using a SALM helps you reduce pharmaceuticals waste and the wasteful transport thereof. In other words, it helps you reduce carbon dioxide emissions from manufacturing and transportation processes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Efforts to reduce environmental load<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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BEMS (Building Energy Management System) has been installed at logistics centers to visualize the amount of energy used and eliminate waste. Moreover, TBC DynaBASE robots are operated using nighttime electricity as well to reduce energy consumption.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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