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PHYSICAL SEGREGATION

It is a GMP/GWP rule that goods with different
statuses be physically located in different and
designated areas if a validated computer system
is not used to control location. (Some companies

also use physical segregation even when they
employ validated computer systems.)

Physical segregation minimizes the chance of
someone accidentally selecting and using the
wrong material.

Always double-check the status of the item and
its location before selecting it. If the selected lot
is in a quarantine or reject location, refer the
error to your supervisor.

ELECTRONIC SEGREGATION

Many warehouses control their inventory by the
use of an MRP computer system. The computer
system must be validated (be 100% reliable) and
only allow access to authorized personnel.

Generally, warehouse computer systems are
used to:

register inward goods and their quantities, lot
numbers, expiry dates, suppliers, and assign
their status (e.g. Quarantine)

change the status of a lot or batch

depending on the status of the lot or batch,
allow or disallow planners and dispatchers
from selecting goods electronically

track inventory movement to specific
allocated locations in the warehouse so that

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