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A conversation with Steve Consalvi, head of finance systems and information at HMV, about managing commercial deals and promotional campaigns.

Novis Pharmaceuticals is a leading distributor of specialty therapeutic products serving pharmacies and hospitals throughout the United States. To strengthen product security, Novis is using electronic pedigrees for all of the products it handles and has implemented the on-demand E-Pedigree solution from SupplyScape. The company has also taken the proactive step of blending electronic pedigree with an internal serialization solution to further product tracking throughout the supply chain.

In the arena of global trade, nothing is more important than compliance. Failure to adhere to the many rules and regulations governing imports and exports could lead, at best, to costly supply chain delays and, at worst, to steep fines and even the loss of trading privileges.