TraceLink, a provider of the supply collaboration network and Catalent Pharma Solutions, have formed partnership to improve production visibility for Catalent customers across its entire packaging and manufacturing product lifecycle.

TraceLink and Catalent have designed the initial solution depending on the customers’ requirements for increased information and integration. Catalent is expected to work closely with customers to drive continuous improvement of both the service and the value generated by the capabilities.

Further, Catalent intends to continuously evolve the collaboration program based on customer feedback of data sharing and business process collaboration needs. The program will be progressively launched throughout its network starting in Q3 2010.

Roy Satchell, senior vice president of information technology and chief information officer at Catalent Pharma, said: “This collaboration will add to the already close relationships and excellent communication Catalent shares with its customers.

“Our customers need strategic partners that can operate seamlessly with them in the execution of supply chain solutions. This collaboration provides that and more enhancing visibility, improving supply network predictability, and facilitating the incorporation of strategic solutions as part of global supply planning.”