CPhI Japan 2026: Strengthening Asia-Pacific Supply Links
At Tokyo Big Sight we met Japanese and regional trading partners to align on documentation standards and delivery schedules.
CPhI Japan 2026 was held from 21 to 23 April at Tokyo Big Sight. The event attracts exhibitors and visitors from across the Asia-Pacific pharmaceutical supply chain and is an important annual checkpoint for suppliers serving Japanese and Korean manufacturers.
Requirements We Heard Repeatedly
- Precise and consistent specification limits, with narrow acceptance ranges
- Change notification before any adjustment to the manufacturing route or source plant
- Packaging integrity and clean, accurate labelling in the destination language
- Predictable lead times with early warning when a schedule is at risk
These expectations shape how we work with our manufacturing partners. Before a product is offered into this market, we confirm the analytical method, review the packaging specification and agree a written change control procedure with the plant.
Regional Logistics
Shipments to Japan and Korea move by sea or air depending on urgency. For time-critical orders we arrange air freight with temperature-controlled packaging where the material requires it, and we provide the arrival documents in advance so that customs clearance can start before the cargo lands.
