Protected: Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Supply Chain & Logistics
We provide specialised pharmaceutical and healthcare logistics solutions, offering end-to-end support from warehouse automation to last-mile delivery solutions. Our expertise ensures the design, development, and execution of compliant, efficient, and resilient supply chains that meet strict regulatory standards while supporting long-term growth in the healthcare and pharma industry.
Sectors we work in
Overcoming the complexities of pharmaceutical supply chains
The UK healthcare sector is undergoing rapid change, with increasing adoption of new medical devices, breakthrough therapies, and innovative treatment methods. This evolving landscape demands fresh approaches to supply chain and logistics management, ensuring the efficient and reliable delivery of critical products and services, sometimes to non-traditional healthcare settings.
Reliable, accurate, and resilient logistics operations are more crucial than ever. Any delay or error in the supply chain can have real consequences for patients awaiting treatment. At the same time, healthcare providers must balance the need to keep pace with change while maintaining cost efficiency and delivering value for money.
To address these challenges, the sector is increasingly investing in warehouse automation and advanced analytics to optimise planning, enhance operational efficiencies, and reduce waste. While automation improves order accuracy and lowers costs, the complexity of healthcare logistics – encompassing a vast range of products, services, and compliance requirements – requires a strategic approach to engineering supply chain solutions that prioritise safety, service quality, and regulatory adherence.
Our services
Healthcare and pharmaceutical supply chain services
At Hatmill we specialise in transforming healthcare supply chains, ensuring they are agile, efficient, and fully compliant with industry regulations. We help to design, plan, and manage supply chain projects that drive tangible improvements, transforming operations and delivering lasting value to pharma businesses.
“It is always useful to have an expert independent view on best practice. Hatmill has developed a great understanding of our business, and we continue to work towards implementing many of their suggestions.”
– Jo Richardson, Finance Director, Hugh Rice Group
About us
The benefits of working with Hatmill
At Hatmill we have worked for, or with, many of the leading medtech, pharma and healthcare organisations in the UK. Our breadth of experience and networks within the industry means we can take the learnings from our previous work to provide best practice solutions for all of our future partners.
Expertise & experience
At Hatmill we bring a wealth of knowledge and experience in logistics management for the healthcare sector. We offer insights and strategies tailored to the unique challenges of the pharmaceutical industry, and have delivered several projects for NHS England.
Efficiency & cost savings
By optimising supply chain processes, we help healthcare businesses reduce operational costs and improve efficiency. This includes streamlining inventory management, enhancing transportation logistics, and implementing advanced warehousing technologies.
Scalability & flexibility
We assist pharmaceutical businesses in scaling their operations to meet growing demand. We provide flexible logistics solutions that adapt to changing market conditions and consumer preferences.
Industry compliance
We have extensive knowledge of the pharma sector, including a deep understanding of industry regulations, compliance standards, and best practices. This expertise allows us to help businesses navigate complex regulatory requirements while ensuring operational efficiency and product safety.
Innovation & technology
We stay abreast of the latest trends and technologies in logistics. We’ll help you implement innovative solutions such as automation, data analytics, and artificial intelligence to enhance your supply chain operations.
Customer satisfaction
By improving logistics efficiency and reliability, we’ll help you enhance customer satisfaction. This includes ensuring timely deliveries, maintaining product quality, and providing excellent customer service.
FAQs
What should you know?
Can Hatmill manage cold chain logistics for temperature-sensitive products?
Yes, we develop strategies to maintain product integrity during transportation and storage by ensuring robust cold chain management, real-time temperature and humidity monitoring, and GPS-enabled tracking systems when needed. We also ensure compliance with GDP and GMP regulations and establish contingency plans for disruptions. Our approach minimises risks, reduces waste, and guarantees that pharmaceutical products arrive safely and in optimal condition.
Can Hatmill help to optimise inventory levels while avoiding shortages?
Yes, at Hatmill we can help optimise your inventory levels while avoiding shortages by using data-driven demand forecasting, real-time stock monitoring, and automated replenishment strategies. We analyse sales patterns, supply chain trends, and external factors to ensure the right stock levels at the right time, reducing waste, improving efficiency, and maintaining a reliable supply of pharmaceutical products.
Can Hatmill help to reduce the carbon footprint of our pharmaceutical supply chain?
Yes, we offer sustainable supply chain and logistics solutions that focus on carbon-efficient transportation methods and minimising environmental impact. We aim to reduce waste, optimise energy use, and support our clients in achieving their sustainability goals while maintaining efficiency and cost-effectiveness throughout the supply chain.
Led by NHS England, and working with the DHSC, NHS logistics, Movianto, the military and a range of other suppliers, Hatmill was central to the success of the NGS Covid vaccination rollout programme. We provided strategic advice about the design, demand planning and delivery of this national priority, which was to be the key that unlocked the pandemic’s grip on the nation.
