Inbound done differently – with accuracy, compliance, and scale
Your inbound supply chain is the first step in delivering better patient outcomes. From raw materials and APIs to finished goods, every product entering our third-party logistics (3PL) network is handled with rigor and transparency. Whether you are importing across borders, moving temperature-sensitive goods, or scaling up production volumes, our inbound services are designed to streamline, standardize, and secure the process.
Working across ICS and Alloga, Cencora provides harmonized inbound services that give pharmaceutical, biotech, and medtech clients full visibility and control from day one. We manage the complexity so you can focus on what matters most — getting therapies to market, faster.
Specialist handling from the outset
Full integration with warehouse and order systems
Cold chain and ambient capability
Pre-receipt validation and inspection
Visibility and traceability from arrival
Keeping your supply chain moving, from port to pallet
Our inbound services include customs coordination, freight receipt, visual inspections, product checks, data validation, and real-time system updates. For multinational clients, we support global harmonization with consistent onboarding, training, and documentation standards.
We tailor each inbound workflow to your product type, order profile, and regulatory obligations. That includes managing inbound product based on lot, batch, expiry, or SKU characteristics (such as format, packaging, or handling needs) so storage, replenishment, and onward distribution can happen without friction.
Backed by data. Driven by expertise.
That’s why we embed quality at every step. We use advanced inventory checks, electronic data interchange (EDI) data feeds, and structured SOPs to support rapid, accurate goods receipt. And with real-time reporting and exception alerts, you are never left guessing where your product is.
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Get in touch to learn about how our inbound services experts can transform your supply chain. Whether you have questions or just need more information, our experts are here to assist you.