Shipping and Distribution
Life Science Outsourcing provides shipping and distribution solutions for domestic and international projects with full traceability and reporting.
Life Science Outsourcing’s shipping and distribution solutions begin with the right people and proper understanding of quality, requirements, and cost efficiency.
Seamless Shipping. Total Traceability. Global Reach.
Getting your medical devices where they need to be—on time, intact, and fully compliant—is critical. At Life Science Outsourcing, we handle domestic and international shipping with precision, ensuring full traceability, regulatory compliance, and cost-efficient logistics. From same-day shipping to real-time inventory updates, we streamline distribution so you can focus on innovation.
What is shipping and distribution?
Shipping and distribution for fulfillment of medical devices involves the processes and logistics necessary to deliver products to their intended destinations, whether to healthcare providers, distributors, or end-users.
Timelines
Shipping and distribution ensures that products are delivered within expected timelines.
Quality control
Proper shipping conditions are maintained to deliver products in good condition, preserving their efficacy and safety.
Cost efficiency
Efficient logistics can reduce shipping costs and improve overall profitability.
Customer satisfaction
Prompt and accurate delivery supports customer satisfaction and brand trust.
Who needs shipping and distribution?
Manufacturers, distributors and resellers, and healthcare providers all rely on efficient shipping and distribution methods to deliver products to the end user in the best possible condition, maintain inventory levels, and provide products for patient care without interruption.
How does shipping and distribution work?
At LSO, a typical shipment would involve the following activities:
- Order received from customer via phone/fax/email
- Pick finished goods using first in, first out (FIFO) system
- Inspect and pack finished goods for distribution
- Update customer inventory to reflect shipped goods
- Add freight charges and provide tracking number to each package
- Provide feedback to the customer
We offer timely shipping solutions:
- Same-day Shipping
- 100% of same day shipments received before 12:00 PST are processed and shipped
- 90% of standard shipments received before 12:00 PST will ship the same business day
- 100% of all orders are processed within 24 hours
- International shipments require 48 hours
- Drop Shippingis available
We provide comprehensive and tailored reporting for all shipping and distribution projects.
- Full traceability
- Daily/weekly/monthly reports available upon request
- Inventory status
- Shipping date, tracking information
- Backorders
- Sales analysis by SKU, customer, revenue
- Receiving reports inventory and return merchandise authorization (RMA)
What standards apply?
In the U.S., medical device shipping and distribution is subject to FDA regulations, namely under the quality system control regulation (QSR). It requires manufacturers to have established procedures to control product distribution and prevent distribution of nonconforming products. It involves:
Traceability
Products must be traceable to where they are distributed, which is important in the event of a recall.
Handling and storage
Conditions under which products are shipped, stored, and handled must be controlled to support product integrity.
Record keeping
Manufacturers keep detailed distribution records, including quantities, recipients, and shipping conditions.
Why LSO?
Life Science Outsourcing has the capacity and expertise to distribute finished goods to our clients and their customers and end users. We are certified to provide both domestic and international shipping, and our location in Brea, California, puts us near ports and airports around Los Angeles.
Full EtO Validation
Comprehensive packages for regulatory compliance.
Flexible Sterilization Cycles
From fractional to full cycles with EtO residual testing.
Robust Qualification
Secure with 2X qualification.
Choice of PCDs
Tailored to your sterilization needs.
FDA-Registered
Manufacturing Facility
ISO 13485
Certified Quality System
12 Cleanrooms
Class 5–8
125,000+ Sq Ft
Regulated Manufacturing
3 Facilities
CA | NH | Costa Rica
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