TraceLink and Patheon to optimise outsourcing performance

TraceLink, the provider of an industry-wide supply collaboration network, and Patheon, a global provider of contract development and manufacturing services, have formed a strategic partnership that will improve visibility and collaboration for life science companies across their entire product manufacturing and packaging lifecycle.

The joint TraceLink - Patheon offering incorporates a comprehensive suite of visibility and collaboration software solutions, advanced integration capabilities and customised professional services designed to accelerate time-to-value. For SAP customers, a jointly developed integration adapter for SAP systems will be offered to accelerate customer on-ramp and improve data access for strategic decision-making.

‘The Patheon Partnering Philosophy is based on the establishment of strategic relationships with our life science customers that deliver increased competitiveness and operational improvement,’ said Paul Garofolo, Patheon's executive vice president, corporate technology.

‘This collaboration with TraceLink provides a key foundation for this vision by improving communications, providing better production visibility and promoting joint operational execution with our network of customers. As a result, companies can minimise cost, reduce cycle time and improve agility in today's complex pharmaceutical market.’

‘Connecting all people, processes and information across the outsourced manufacturing lifecycle is a cornerstone for a predictable supply network,’ added Shabbir Dahod, president and ceo of TraceLink. ‘Patheon's collaboration with us on SAP adapter development is just one element of this partnership that demonstrates their dedication to improving customer connectivity and building strategic customer relationships.’

Patheon and TraceLink plan to roll out the programme to Patheon customers starting in the second half of 2010.