The pharmaceutical supply chain is complex, and with the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) in full effect, manufacturers, wholesalers, and dispensers must ensure compliance while maintaining seamless operations. Choosing the right Error Handling and Transaction Monitoring solution is critical for avoiding costly disruptions. LSPedia Investigator and DIAMIND Sentry both provide exception handling and compliance tools, but they differ significantly in their capabilities, automation, and user experience. Let’s compare them based on key factors.
Automated Error Handling
Both solutions validate EPCIS files to detect syntax, data integrity, and business rule violations. However, DIAMIND Sentry takes it a step further by including full validation reports at no additional cost.
LSPedia Investigator identifies EPCIS errors and sends real-time email alerts to the responsible Point of Contact (PoC). Errors must be manually reviewed and resolved via email, with users resubmitting corrected files.
DIAMIND Sentry automates the entire error-handling process. A single validation report summarizes all errors in inbound and outbound files, categorizing them by severity. Depending on the issue, files are blocked, flagged for review, or sent back to partners for correction—eliminating the need for manual tracking.
Investigator provides compliance validation based on DSCSA and GS1 standards and allows error resolution via live email links. DIAMIND Sentry expands on this by providing real-time dashboards and configurable rulebooks, ensuring more precise error detection and correction while reducing false positives.
Compliance Without the Hassle
Staying DSCSA-compliant shouldn’t feel like a full-time job. The Investigator provides compliance validation based on DSCSA and GS1 standards and allows error resolution via live email links. However, DIAMIND Sentry expands on this by integrating compliance seamlessly into daily operations. Instead of making users chase down violations, it presents a clear, organized view of all transactions and flags anything that needs attention—before it becomes a problem.
Plus, DIAMIND Sentry ensures all transactions meet DSCSA requirements right out of the gate. No guesswork, no delays. Just smooth, automated compliance.
Purchase Order Tracking: Business Insights You Won’t Get Elsewhere
Compliance isn’t the only challenge in managing the pharmaceutical supply chain—accurately tracking purchase orders (PO) is just as critical.
DIAMIND Sentry’s PO Tracker is a built-in business report that offers full visibility into purchase order status. It enables you to track orders in real-time, monitor progress, and identify discrepancies before they lead to delays, giving you a sense of security and control over your supply chain.
With PO Tracker, you don’t just monitor compliance—you gain a complete operational overview that helps improve forecasting, prevent disruptions, and keep everything running smoothly.
Collaboration That Works
Errors don’t fix themselves—people do. That’s why collaboration tools matter. Investigator sends error notifications and provides live links for resolution. But DIAMIND Sentry takes teamwork up a notch with built-in ticketing and automated workflows. Need to loop in a partner to fix an issue? No problem. Sentry keeps everyone in the loop without the back-and-forth email chains.
And because DIAMIND Sentry is designed for manufacturers, wholesalers, and dispensers alike, it fosters a shared approach to problem-solving across the entire supply chain. It allows everyone to get the visibility they need.
Visibility and Ease of Use: No Contest
You shouldn’t need a degree in data science to navigate your Error Handling and Transaction Monitoring system. The Investigator is functional, but relying on emails can reduce efficiency. DIAMIND Sentry, on the other hand, offers a modern, user-friendly interface with mobile access, real-time dashboards, and customizable views. Whether you’re in the office or on the go, your data is always at your fingertips.
The Bottom Line: DIAMIND Sentry Wins
Let’s be honest. DSCSA compliance is complicated enough without adding unnecessary frustration. You need a modern, intelligent solution that prevents compliance issues before they happen, keeps your supply chain moving seamlessly, and saves you money. DIAMIND Sentry isn’t just another Error Handling and Transaction Monitoring tool—it’s the right solution for DSCA Compliance.
Schedule a demo today and see the difference DIAMIND Sentry can make.
