Centralized Warehouse
The Centralized Warehouse serves as the logistics backbone of the institute, ensuring systematic storage, handling, and distribution of biological products, raw materials, and consumables. Operating under strict environmental and inventory control standards, it guarantees that every product dispatched maintains quality, safety, and traceability.
Overview
The Centralized Warehouse manages the complete supply chain of raw materials, finished vaccines, diagnostic reagents, and pharmaceutical formulations. It operates as a critical interface between production, quality assurance, and dispatch divisions.
Advanced material management and computerized inventory systems ensure that every movement is recorded, monitored, and validated according to institutional and regulatory standards.
Core Functions
- • Receipt, inspection, and documentation of raw materials and packaging supplies
- • Controlled storage and distribution of finished biological products
- • Maintenance of cold chain for temperature-sensitive materials
- • Coordination with production and dispatch units for timely delivery
- • Periodic stock verification and audit compliance
- • Implementation of FIFO/FEFO inventory control principles
Infrastructure and Facilities
The warehouse is equipped with modern facilities designed for efficient and safe material handling, including:
- • Temperature- and humidity-controlled storage zones
- • Cold rooms and deep freezers for biologicals
- • Automated inventory tracking and barcode systems
- • Separate areas for raw materials, finished goods, and quarantine stock
- • Material handling equipment and pallet storage systems
- • Fire safety, pest control, and environmental monitoring arrangements
Coordination and Collaboration
The Centralized Warehouse maintains seamless coordination with Production, Quality Control, and Dispatch divisions to ensure uninterrupted supply and product traceability. It also supports audit readiness and data sharing with regulatory bodies when required.
Quality and Compliance
All warehousing and distribution activities are carried out under Good Storage Practices (GSP) and Good Distribution Practices (GDP). Regular calibration of monitoring instruments and environmental validation ensures full compliance with national and international standards.
Mission and Commitment
The Centralized Warehouse is committed to ensuring the safe, efficient, and transparent management of biological and pharmaceutical inventories — supporting the institute’s mission of quality, reliability, and service excellence.