POET is not designed to serve as the system of record for regulated processes, therefore not subject to GxP requirements. It is designed to enable cross-organizational collaboration and process orchestration while the system of record remains within enterprise systems.
Type = Technical Guides,; Topic = OPUS Solution Environment, Process Orchestration for Empowered Teams (POET), OPUS,;Persona = Solution Designer, Solution Partner, Technology Partner,; Orchestration = Logistics,; Function = Regulatory Affairs, Quality,
Transportation and Route Risk Assessments
Transportation and Route Risk Assessment enables Owner and Partner organizations to assess, validate, monitor, reassess, and close transportation routes and lanes used to move pharmaceutical products through the supply chain.
What is a transportation and route risk assessment
A transportation and route risk assessment is a structured collaboration process for managing transportation route risks. The process covers route scope, product requirements, route profile data, risk assessment, and mitigation planning. It also covers lane validation, commercial execution monitoring, exception management, periodic review, change control, and closure or decommissioning.
Types of transportation and route risk assessments
- New Transportation Lane
- New Logistics Partner / 3PL / Carrier
- New Product or Product Family
- Temperature-Controlled Shipment Requirement
- High-Value or High-Security Shipment
- International / Customs-Dependent Route
- Route Change
- Packaging Change
- Product Stability or Handling Requirement Change
- Seasonal or Climate Risk
- Previous Deviation or Shipment Failure
- Periodic Review of an Existing Lane
- Regulatory or Quality Requirement Change
- Change in Transport Mode
- Change in Facility, Node, or Handling Point
- Carrier Equipment or Asset Change
- Business Continuity or Disruption Event
- Lane Re-qualification or Validation Need
- Customer, Market, or Launch Dependency
- Lane Decommissioning
Add a transportation and route risk assessment
Add a transportation and route risk assessment by entering the required details.
- Select the Main Menu
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- Select a [POET Network] from the drop-down in the header.
- Select a Partner or location from the drop-down in the header.
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- Select from the left menu.
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- In the General section fill in the following fields:
- field – Enter a concise title that identifies the transportation and route risk assessment record.
- field– Enter additional context describing the lane, route, logistics partner, product scope, regulatory or quality considerations, reason for assessment, or other relevant details.
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The transportation and route risk assessment is created in Draft state. - Select to progress the assessment.
Modify a transportation and route risk assessment
Modify an existing transportation and route risk assessment by updating the required details.
- Select the Main Menu
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- Select a [POET Network] from the drop-down in the header.
- Select a Partner or location from the drop-down in the header.
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- Select from the left menu.
- Select the required transportation and route risk assessment.
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- In the General section update the following fields:
- field – Enter a concise and meaningful title that identifies the route, lane, geography, product scope, partner, or assessment trigger.
- field – Enter background and purpose for the route risk assessment coordination.
- field – Select the primary case that triggered the transportation and route risk assessment.
- field – Select the target completion date for the active coordination activity.
- field – Select urgency based on patient impact, shipment criticality, product value, launch dependency, market need, regulatory risk, or business continuity.
- In the Participants section update the following fields:
- field – Select the company initiating the transportation and route risk assessment.
- field – Select the Partner or company assigned to the transportation and route risk assessment.
- field – Select the person currently assigned to the transportation and route risk assessment.
- In the Additional Participants section update the following fields:
- field – Select the Owner Company quality representative responsible for quality oversight.
- field – Select the Owner logistics or supply chain representative supporting the assessment.
- field – Select the Partner quality representative supporting route assessment and execution controls.
- field – Select the Partner operations representative responsible for route execution knowledge.
- In the Route Scope and Details section update the following fields:
- field – Enter the starting location for the assessed route.
- field – Enter the final destination for the assessed route.
- field – Enter the name of the transportation lane being assessed.
- field – Select whether the route is known, not known, or partially known.
- field – Enter routes, products, legs, partners, or activities excluded from the assessment.
- field – Enter known or suspected risks identified during scoping.
- field – Select the regulatory or quality frameworks that apply to the transportation lane and product movement.
- In the Product Scope and Details section update the following fields:
- field – Enter the products, product families, shipment types, or stability profiles covered by the route assessment.
- field – Select the product sensitivity that may drive assessment depth.
- field – Enter stability requirements relevant to the transportation route.
- field – Enter product attributes that must be protected during transportation.
- field – Indicate whether the Quality or Technical Agreement is aligned for the route, product scope, and partner responsibilities.
- field – Enter the applicable Quality and Technical Agreement or amendment.
- In the Other Contact Details section update the following fields:
- field – Select the person or team responsible for live shipment monitoring and exception coordination.
- field – Select the security representative for theft, diversion, tampering, high-value cargo, or route security risks.
- field – Select the contact responsible for customs, import or export documentation, and border-clearance requirements.
- In the Route Profile Data Gathering section update the following fields:
- field – Select the transportation modes used in the assessed route.
- field – Enter the end-to-end route from origin to destination, including major legs, transfers, border crossings, and handling points.
- field – Enter known handling points where the shipment may be transferred, staged, inspected, stored, or otherwise handled.
- field – Enter carriers available for transportation on the route.
- field – Indicate whether the route depends on customs clearance, import or export documentation, or international regulatory handling.
- field – Enter the expected total transit duration and important timing assumptions.
- field – Enter the maximum acceptable route duration before additional review, escalation, or product-impact evaluation may be required.
- field – Enter the packaging or shipper configuration used for the lane.
- field – Select the devices or monitoring sources used to observe shipment conditions and route performance.
- field – Enter a summary of known historical delay patterns for the route.
- field – Enter route segments or nodes with elevated operational risk.
- field – Attach the Lane Profile Blueprint, route map, transit plan, or supporting route documentation.
- In the Risk Assessment section update the following fields:
- field – Select the method used to evaluate transportation and route risks.
- field – Enter a summary of major risks identified, the evaluation approach, and the overall route risk profile.
- field – Rate the risk of temperature excursion or environmental exposure impacting the shipment.
- field – Rate the risk of transit delay or documentation-related disruption.
- field – Rate the risk of customs hold, border issue, or documentation-related disruption.
- field – Rate the risk of theft, diversion, tampering, route security exposure, or high-value cargo loss.
- field – Rate the risk related to handling, equipment reliability, carrier execution, route adherence, staffing, or communication.
- field – Enter the severity scoring basis used for route risks.
- field – Enter the probability or likelihood scoring basis.
- field – Enter the detectability scoring basis.
- field – Enter the threshold used to determine acceptable versus unacceptable risk.
- In the Risk Mitigation Planning section update the following fields:
- field – Enter preventive controls and mitigation actions agreed by Owner and Partner.
- field – Enter an alternate route available if the primary route is disrupted.
- field – Enter a summary of the risk remaining after mitigation actions and whether it is acceptable.
- field – Attach the Joint FMEA Matrix, risk register, mitigation plan, or related assessment evidence.
- In the Lane Validation Planning section update the following fields:
- field – Indicate whether lane validation, qualification, a test shipment, or documented scientific justification is required before commercial use.
- field – Enter the basis for the validation decision.
- field – Indicate whether the validation protocol or lane qualification plan is aligned.
- field – Attach the validation protocol, lane qualification plan, test shipment plan, or scientific justification.
- field – Enter the planned test shipment approach.
- field – Enter the criteria used to determine whether route validation is successful.
- In the Lane Validation Execution section update the following fields:
- field – Enter a summary of validation-run results, shipment performance, telemetry, route adherence, handling events, and deviations.
- field – Enter deviations observed during validation and any corrective or retest needs.
- field – Select the validation conclusion based on agreed acceptance criteria and evidence review.
- field – Indicate whether the transportation lane may be used for commercial shipments.
- field – Attach the Lane Validation Summary Report or other evidence supporting lane approval or rejection.
- field – Select the Owner or Partner representative who reviewed the validation results.
- field – Specify the date the validation evidence was reviewed.
- In the Commercial Lane Execution and Monitoring section update the following fields:
- field – Select the current status of commercial shipment execution for the assessed lane.
- field – Specify the date from which commercial lane execution is effective.
- field – Enter how live shipments will be monitored.
- field – Attach the escalation matrix defining contacts, timing, responsibilities, escalation paths, and decision authority.
- In the Closure Summary and Periodic Review section update the following fields:
- field – Select the outcome used when the transportation and route risk assessment is closed.
- field – Select how frequently the route risk assessment should be reviewed.
- field – Enter the next scheduled review date for confirming continued suitability of the lane and controls.
- field – Attach any document that supports assessment closure.
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Monitor transportation and route risk assessments
Monitor transportation and route risk assessments using the Owner dashboard, Partner dashboard, and Search.
- Select the Main Menu
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- Select a [POET Network] from the drop-down in the header.
- Select a Partner or location from the drop-down in the header.
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- Select from the left menu.
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| Metric | Description |
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| Current Trends | |
| Transportation and Route Risk Assessments by Status – Open | Total number of Transportation & Route Risk Assessments categorized by Status (Draft, To Do, In Progress). |
| Transportation and Route Risk Assessments by Business Priority | Number of Transportation & Route Risk Assessments of Status (Draft, To Do, In Progress) categorized by Business Priority (Critical, High, Medium, Low). |
| Transportation and Route Risk Assessments by Assessments Reason | Number of open Transportation and Route Risk Assessments categorized by Assessments Reason (for example, New Lane, Regulatory Change, Product Sensitivity) and grouped by Status (Draft, To Do, In Progress). |
| Transportation and Route Risk Assessments by Transportation Mode | Number of open Transportation and Route Risk Assessments grouped by each Transportation Mode (Road, Air, Ocean, and others), broken down by Status (Draft, To Do, In Progress). |
| Transportation and Route Risk Assessments by Product Sensitivity | Number of open Transportation and Route Risk Assessments categorized by Product Sensitivity (Ambient, Refrigerated, Frozen, High Value, and others) grouped by Status (Draft, To Do, In Progress). |
| Due Date Monitoring | |
| Transportation and Route Risk Assessments Overdue | Total number of Transportation and Route Risk Assessments whose Due Date has passed and which are still open, grouped by Status (Draft, To Do, In Progress). |
| Transportation and Route Risk Assessments Due in Next 24 Hours | Total number of Transportation and Route Risk Assessments due within the next 24 hours grouped by Status (Draft, To Do, In Progress). |
| Transportation and Route Risk Assessments Due in Next 7 Days | Total number of Transportation and Route Risk Assessments due within the next 7 days grouped by Status (Draft, To Do, In Progress). |
| Transportation and Route Risk Assessments Due in Future | Total number of Transportation and Route Risk Assessments with Due Date beyond 7 days, grouped by Status (Draft, To Do, In Progress). |
| Network Performance | |
| Transportation and Route Risk Assessments by Assignee Company | Total number of Transportation and Route Risk Assessments grouped by Assignee Company and Status (Draft, To Do, In Progress). |
| Transportation and Route Risk Assessments by Assignee User | Transportation and Route Risk Assessments grouped by the individual user assigned, across Status (Draft, To Do, In Progress). |
| Transportation and Route Risk Assessments by Commercial Execution Status | Total number of Transportation and Route Risk Assessments with Commercial Execution Status (Active, On Hold, Suspended) grouped by Status (Draft, To Do, In Progress). |
| Organizational Performance | |
| Transportation and Route Risk Assessments by Assessments Outcome | Total number of Transportation and Route Risk Assessments in Closed state grouped by Closure Type (Approved for Commercial Use, Approved with Conditions, Not Approved, Superseded, Cancelled). |
| Average Time to Close Transportation and Route Risk Assessments by Outcome | Average time from creation to closed for Transportation and Route Risk Assessments grouped by Closure Type, when Creation Time is available. |
| Average Time to Close Transportation and Route Risk Assessments by Transportation Mode | For each Transportation Mode, average time to close Transportation and Route Risk Assessments, when Creation Time is available. |
- Select the Main Menu
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- Select a [POET Network] from the drop-down in the header.
- Select a Partner or location from the drop-down in the header.
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- Select from the left menu.
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| Metric | Description |
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| Current Trends | |
| Transportation and Route Risk Assessments by Status – Open | Total number of Transportation & Route Risk Assessments categorized by Status (Draft, To Do, In Progress). |
| Transportation and Route Risk Assessments by Business Priority | Number of Transportation & Route Risk Assessments of Status (Draft, To Do, In Progress) categorized by Business Priority (Critical, High, Medium, Low). |
| Transportation and Route Risk Assessments by Assessments Reason | Number of open Transportation and Route Risk Assessments categorized by Assessments Reason (for example, New Lane, Regulatory Change, Product Sensitivity) and grouped by Status (Draft, To Do, In Progress). |
| Transportation and Route Risk Assessments by Transportation Mode | Number of open Transportation and Route Risk Assessments grouped by each Transportation Mode (Road, Air, Ocean, and others), broken down by Status (Draft, To Do, In Progress). |
| Transportation and Route Risk Assessments by Product Sensitivity | Number of open Transportation and Route Risk Assessments categorized by Product Sensitivity (Ambient, Refrigerated, Frozen, High Value, and others) grouped by Status (Draft, To Do, In Progress). |
| Due Date Monitoring | |
| Transportation and Route Risk Assessments Overdue | Total number of Transportation and Route Risk Assessments whose Due Date has passed and which are still open, grouped by Status (Draft, To Do, In Progress). |
| Transportation and Route Risk Assessments Due in Next 24 Hours | Total number of Transportation and Route Risk Assessments due within the next 24 hours grouped by Status (Draft, To Do, In Progress). |
| Transportation and Route Risk Assessments Due in Next 7 Days | Total number of Transportation and Route Risk Assessments due within the next 7 days grouped by Status (Draft, To Do, In Progress). |
| Transportation and Route Risk Assessments Due Future | Total number of Transportation and Route Risk Assessments with Due Date beyond 7 days, grouped by Status (Draft, To Do, In Progress). |
| Network Performance | |
| Transportation and Route Risk Assessments by Assignee User | Partner-assigned Transportation and Route Risk Assessments grouped by the responsible user and Status (Draft, To Do, In Progress). |
| Organizational Performance | |
| Transportation and Route Risk Assessments by Assessments Outcome | Partner-assigned Transportation and Route Risk Assessments in Closed state grouped by Closure Type (Approved for Commercial Use, Approved with Conditions, Not Approved, Superseded, Cancelled). |
| Average Time to Close Transportation and Route Risk Assessments by Outcome | For Partner Transportation and Route Risk Assessments, average duration by Closure Type. |
| Average Time to Close Transportation and Route Risk Assessments by Transportation Mode | Partner Transportation and Route Risk Assessments average time to close per Transportation Mode. |
- Select the Main Menu
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- Select a [POET Network] from the drop-down in the header.
- Select a Partner or location from the drop-down in the header.
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- Select from the left menu.
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In the Filters panel fill one or more of the following fields:
- field – Enter the full or partial Transportation and Route Risk Assessment identifier to search for. Format: TRRA-0001 (prefix configurable).
- field – Enter the full or partial title to search for.
- field – Filter by the initiating company.
- field – Filter by the assigned Partner or company.
- field – Filter by the assessment due date.
- field – Filter by workflow state: Draft, Strategy and Scope Alignment, Route Profile Data Gathering, Joint Risk Assessment, Lane Validation Planning, Lane Validation Execution, Commercial Execution and Monitoring, Periodic Review or Change Assessment, Closed or Decommissioned.
- field – Filter by Business Priority: Critical, High, Medium, or Low.
- field – Filter by Assessment Reason: New Lane, Periodic Review, Route Change, Partner Change, Product Change, Packaging Change, Regulatory Change, Deviation Follow-up, Seasonal Review, Lane Decommissioning, or Other.
- field – Filter by Assessment Outcome: Approved for Commercial Use, Approved with Conditions, Not Approved, Superseded by New Assessment, or Cancelled.
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Matching transportation and route risk assessments are displayed.
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