Breaking Barriers: How DSCSA Transforms Healthcare Supply Chains

Traceability and supply chain integrity are more than just buzzwords—they’re the backbone of patient safety and industry innovation. 

In this episode, host Reid Jackson welcomes Gary Lerner, Founder and CEO of Gateway Checker, to explore the transformative power of the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA).

They discuss how the shift from lot-level to item-level traceability is revolutionizing healthcare, providing unprecedented safeguards against counterfeiting and channel diversion. From the mechanics of 2D barcodes to the role of AI in analyzing supply chain data, Gary shares practical insights from his 20+ years of experience navigating the intersection of digital and physical supply chains.

 

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How DSCSA is transforming healthcare supply chains with item-level traceability

• The critical role of 2D barcodes in ensuring authenticity and patient safety

• Why data quality and interoperability are the next big steps for supply chain efficiency

 

Jump into the conversation:

(00:00) Introducing Next Level Supply Chain

(02:18) From brand protection to healthcare supply chains

(03:37) Innovating item-level traceability in goods

(05:15) The importance of supply chain integrity in healthcare

(06:48) Breaking down the “license plate” of pharmaceuticals

(09:23) Understanding DSCSA and its impact on patient safety

(12:38) How bad actors exploit supply chain gaps

(13:49) Counterfeit prevention as part of national security

(16:10) Using interconnectivity to uncover supply chain risks

(19:16) Best practices for adapting to DSCSA regulations

(21:09) How serialization enables better inventory accuracy

(26:05) The future of supply chain integrity and AI innovation

 

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Gary Lerner on LinkedIn

Gateway Checker