News from the pharmaceutical and healthcare industryIBS sponsors IFPW 2008 general membership meeting
2008-09-02 IBS is sponsoring the 2008 IFPW (International Federation of Pharmaceutical Wholesalers) General Membership meeting at the Ritz-Carlton Powerscourt in Dublin from September 14 to 16. The event will see more than 140 industry leaders across the pharmaceutical supply chain gather for a two day conference to discover and discuss the most up-to-date insights on global industry trends.
Read more »The pharmaceutical supply chain is in danger
2008-07-11 Inhabitants of the developed countries of the world are lucky. They have access to all kinds of medicine and medical support. Most times a specific medicine is available in a safe, reliable and efficient manner at any spot in their country within hours of being ordered. However, the accessibility of these medicines could now be in danger. Recent market influences and continuous pressure on healthcare costs could have an unprecedented effect on some of the most basic human requirements.
Read more »Beating the counterfeiters
2008-07-11 The distribution of counterfeit medicine is one of the pharmaceutical industry’s biggest threats. It is believed that 7 percent of all medicines world-wide are counterfeit. The figures become even more shocking on a regional basis, with 40 percent in South America and nearly 70 percent in West Africa. This is rapidly becoming far more of a health problem than it is an economical problem. Fortunately, companies like IBS are helping pharmaceutical companies tackle the problem and turn around a situation that could, left un-checked, end up being a global disaster.
Read more »IBS Italy announces exclusive event for pharmaceutical distributors
2008-07-11 Event to take place on September 25, 2008 at Black Hotel, Rome, Italy
Read more »IBS sponsors GIRP annual general meeting
2008-07-11 IBS is sponsoring the European Association of Pharmaceutical Full-Line Wholesalers’ (GIRP) Annual General Meeting held from 1-3 June 2008 in Prague. IBS has been a supporting member and regular sponsor of GIRP since 2001 and continues to show its commitment to the pharmaceutical wholesaling industry through on-going sponsorship and participation with the Association.
Read more »IBS indgår aftale med Kirudan
2008-02-20 IBS har indgået en aftale med Kirudan, en leverandør af medicinsk udstyr til sundheds- og sygeplejesektoren. IBS' løsning er særligt tilpasset kravene inden for branchen for medicinsk udstyr, og den dækker såvel software og hardware som serviceydelser.
Read more »Otto Geilenkirchen forbereder sig på fremtiden - med IBS Pharma
2008-01-18 Medium-sized pharma wholesaler from Aachen opts for comprehensive package consisting of industry-specific software, hardware and services from International Business Systems. Third new customer in Germany this year substantiates the importance of the IBS pharma solution which is installed worldwide and continuously increases its market share in Germany as well.
Read more »Long-established pharmaceutical wholesaler chooses IBS as software supplier
2007-12-10 At Leopold Fiebig, IBS Financials substitutes customized operational accounting and enables integration throughout all processes. – High degree of investment protection through cooperation with industry specialist IBS.
Read more »IBS SCM software is the right prescription for Superior Care Pharmacy
2007-11-19 Superior Care Pharmacy, a leading medical supplies and equipment distributor, has signed a software and services agreement with International Business Systems to install their world-leading Supply Chain Software, IBS Enterprise. The new SCM software will include distribution, financials, warehouse management, e-commerce, rebates and chargebacks, in addition to distribution resource planning.
Read more »Healthcare products supplier Cederroth uses IBS EAI software to integrate disparate systems and data formats
2007-11-16 IBS has strengthened its relationship with Cederroth through the continued development of its powerful enterprise application integration software, IBS Integrator. In addition to the wide range of systems and data formats that IBS Integrator already manages for Cederroth, IBS has launched a module that will enable the company to handle the Movex (Lawson M3) business application.
Read more »Galexis optimizes replenishment with IBS Pharma
2007-09-12 Leading Swiss Pharma wholesaler has gained significant improvements in stock management and procurement efficiency, reducing stock by 25% while maintaining high service levels.
Read more »German pharmaceutical distributor Krieger to install IBS Pharma
2007-06-25 IBS has signed an agreement with the German pharma distribution company Krieger & Co. The pharma distribution software solution covers software, hardware and services with a total order value of EUR 880 000.
Read more »Italian pharmaceutical distributor FCR selects IBS supply chain management software
2007-06-11 IBS, International Business Systems, has signed an agreement with Azienda Speciale Farmacie Comunali Riunite, an Italian pharmaceutical distributor, situated in Reggio Emilia, with a long history in the pharmaceutical distribution market.
Read more »Haywood Vocational Opportunities signs software and services agreement with IBS
2007-05-22 Haywood Vocational Opportunities (HVO)—a not-for-profit manufacturer and distributor of Medical Supplies—has signed a software and services agreement with IBS to install their world-leading Supply Chain Software suite, IBS Enterprise. The new system will include distribution, inventory management, financials, warehouse management, contract pricing and industrial manufacturing.
Read more »IBS helps Medeco deliver first aid
2007-05-03 Medeco, Norway’s largest supplier of medical supplies, is now extending its partnership with ERP solution provider IBS. A new agreement means that Medeco is upgrading its existing business system to IBS Enterprise 6.0 to improve and optimize its management of logistics, warehousing and financials. The system is expected to go live in October 2007.
Read more »IBS announces global commitment to pharmaceutical industry
2007-03-21 Andre Grigjanis appointed VP IBS Pharma
IBS has named Pharmaceuticals as part of its strategy to focus on key global industries. Andre Grigjanis was appointed as Vice President IBS Pharma to manage IBS’ worldwide activities for this industry. This includes marketing and sales coordination, training of IBS sales and consultancy, working with national and international Pharma associations and business partners.
Read more »Pharmaceutical distributor SB Comércio chooses IBS
2006-11-20 IBS has signed an agreement with the Brazilian pharmaceutical distributor SB Comércio Ltda. The contract means that SB Comércio will implement IBS specialized software, IBS Pharma to optimize their supply chain.
Read more »COFAS to go live with IBS Pharma
2006-07-13 IBS Iberia has announced completion of the implementation of IBS Pharma at Cooperativa Farmacéutica Asturiana (COFAS), one of Spain’s leading pharmaceutical distributors.
Read more »French veterinary distributor Alcyon signs with IBS
2006-04-26 IBS Enterprise 6.0 will optimize sales management and purchasing for Alcyon, while IBS Integrator will benefit the company with system integration and communications.
Read more »Southern Syringe Services selects IBS solution
2006-02-15 IBS (UK) Ltd has announced that it has won the contract to provide Southern Syringe Services with the IBS Enterprise software solution. The decision to implement IBS Enterprise follows a period of extended growth by Southern Syringe, which includes the acquisition of Hospital Management and Supplies Limited, which drove the need for a more powerful and advanced IT solution.
Read more »Italian pharmaceutical distributor AFM improves supply chain efficiency with IBS
2005-09-15 AFM, part of the Celesio Group, has decided to install IBS Pharma, a specialised software solution for pharmaceutical distribution. The new solution will enable AFM to enhance customer service, meet future industry requirements and improve overall supply chain efficiency.
Read more »Pharma distributor Cofas optimises their supply chain with IBS Software
2005-02-04 Cofas, a major Pharma Distributor in Spain, chose IBS specialised software, IBS Pharma in order to optimise their supply chain. With the new solution, Cofas will be able to improve customer service and meet future requirements for pharmaceutical distribution.
Read more »Sigma goes live with its new ERP system, IBS Pharma
2004-11-03 Australian pharmaceutical company Sigma goes live with its new ERP system, IBS Pharma at their head office and Tasmanian distribution operations. The new system will improve customer service, reduce operational costs and improve management information.
Read more »Pharmaceutical company Sigma goes live with ASW Financials
2004-09-03 IBS announces the successful go live of ASW Financials at Sigma’s Healthcare Division in Australia.
Read more »Pharmades, ADC and Vemedia choose IBS
2003-09-01 IBS Pharma delivers the goods
Pharmades, ADC and Vemedia, three mid-sized pharmaceutical wholesalers active in the Benelux region, recently signed a contract with IBS for the implementation of IBS Pharma
Read more »Vemedia chooses IBS Pharma software based on ROI
2003-08-28 Vemedia B.V., distributor of self-medication products and health products, former subsidiary company of Solvay Pharmaceuticals B.V., has chosen ASW, IBS’ supply chain software solution for distribution, finance, invoice control, sales and marketing, combined with the special IBS Pharma solution. According to Nico Alberts, CEO of Vemedia B.V., it was ASW’s favourable Return on Investment (ROI) which ended up being the decisive factor.
Read more »IBS in Italy signs agreement for IBS Pharma
2003-06-11 An agreement has been signed with ItriaFarma Scarl, one of the leading pharmaceutical distributors in the Puglia region regarding implementation of the IBS Pharma solution.
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