ICS announced the grand opening of its newest third-party logistics (3PL) pharmaceutical distribution center in Ohio. The new facility, which will serve as the flagship location for ICS.
As the largest facility within the ICS network, the new 350,000 square-foot distribution center will feature advanced operations tools and technology, as well as state of the art logistics systems to accommodate products of all sizes, temperatures and storage needs. Additionally, the new facility is a certified Foreign Trade Zone Solution. This certification allows manufacturers to store products awaiting FDA approval in a duty-free environment, and ultimately accelerates time to market to ensure patients can receive new, life-saving treatments as soon as possible.
“With the continuous evolution of our industry, we too push ourselves to change – through investments and innovation – in order to meet the demands of today’s customers and patients. By anticipating customer demands and investing in a state-of-the-art distribution center, along with our recent milestone as the first pharmaceutical 3PL provider with ISO 9001:2015 certification, ICS is reinforcing our commitment to provide an unmatched customer experience by improving access, enhancing efficiency and driving innovation in the delivery of healthcare,” said Peter Belden, President of ICS.
The Ohio-based distribution center will enable ICS to meet the market’s growing needs for specialty services, such as time-sensitive and ultra-frozen capabilities, and better position the company to continue meeting each customer’s unique set of requirements.