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Shipping and Distribution

Life Science Outsourcing’s shipping and distribution solutions begin with the right people and proper understanding of quality, requirements, and cost efficiency.

LSO Fulfillment and Distribution

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.

Warehouse worker in a safety vest using a tablet and barcode scanner for inventory tracking

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)
Warehouse worker in a safety vest using a tablet and barcode scanner for inventory tracking

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.

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