Ashok Kumar and his team at GP Laboratories Ltd are a global force behind innovative and sustainable healthcare supply solutions that make pharmaceutical and freight transportation safer. Driven by the desire to add value for customers while making a positive contribution to society, GP Laboratories leads a march towards reliability and efficiency whilst maintaining Good Distribution Practice.
GP Laboratories Ltd describes itself as a results driven company that actions on its success, trust and loyalty towards its partners. “We are always ensuring that we comply with our customers’ wishes with responsibility and dependability, always with a personal approach leading to care and unity in our mutual collaboration as partners,” says Ashok Kumar.
How GP Laboratories was set up
The idea behind GP Laboratories which was set up in conjunction with two business partners in 2006, was to supply medication to a group of patients who wanted control of their treatment plans. Regulatory issues stopped this happening. “The industry is highly regulated and the challenges of setting up a business in the pharma sector is not only a challenge from a compliance point, but also the barriers of entry are very high,” says Ashok Kumar. He, along with Arvindray Patel and the late Surykant Patel had a wealth of experience, going back 60 years, between them. The leadership of the project was passed to Ashok, who has experience in regulatory, international and domestic markets. The business took off and now spans over 30 countries, providing medication and healthcare goods.
What is Vegan Fox?
Ashok Kumar says that they developed Vegan Fox, “an innovative cosmetic for the socially, environmentally and health conscious consumer who makes lifestyle choices out of preference to their ideals. This fits with the Asian Achievers Awards, where you inspire innovation and individuality. Vegan Fox has been designed by passionate people to convert the seemingly unconvertable, this is our aim...hence we chose Vegan Fox as our name!
We want to show people that you can look and feel fabulous without either the exploitation of/or cruelty to animals. The ingredients are natural, the packaging recyclable and Vegan Fox is passionate about product quality. How often have you heard vegans say how hard it is to find cosmetics that are truly vegan?”
Why is GP Laboratories special?
The firm says;
1. GP Laboratories is a multilingual company. So it can work and promote in local languages, understand local customs, cultures and laws, especially those relating to regulatory requirements for pharmaceuticals and medical devices.
2. It has comprehensive knowledge and an understanding of all the local markets it operates in.
3. GP Laboratories is an EU company with a vision to promote EU companies and EU institutions to markets in Asia, Far East, Middle East, Eastern Europe, Europe, parts of Africa, Caribbean, Central and South America.
4. GP Laboratories’ senior executives have over 60 years of experience within the Medical, Diagnostic, Laboratory, Healthcare, Sales and Marketing fields.
5. GP Laboratories and its affiliate offices are licensed by all the local regulatory authorities in the territories’ we operate in, as well as internationally recognised regulatory authorities e.g. MHRA, Pharmaceutical Services, SAM and FDA.
6. GP Laboratories is an independent company and will continue to sustain partnerships with EU companies and institutions.
How has GP Laboratories contributed to the healthcare sector in the UK or globally?
Ashok Kumar says,
1. “As we create our logistical solutions, we draw on a command of the complex interplay between electronic and
mechanical components that creates a new approach to safety and quality.
2. We stand for reliability and sustainability in our forward-looking strategy and our activities – and we spare no
effort to keep our promises!
3. The innovative customer support we create is based on an in-depth understanding of market needs and
customer requirements, applying a blend of local knowledge, responsible management and the expertise of
a global high-tech player.
4. Our success is founded on motivated, dedicated and highly focused employees, which is why we also invest in
their development.”
What’s next for GP Laboratories?
Ashok Kumar says that “every day we aim to get better. Outstanding products and services depend on embracing a culture of innovation and perfection. A vital component of this culture is the ability to identify new requirements at an early stage – responding to market and societal developments – and find intelligent solutions to meet these needs, advancing the supply of medicines, quality, safety and offering added value for our customers. Continuous improvement in all our processes, procedures and across all Group locations is the group’s central thrust. Striving for excellence is about establishing a shared understanding, an organisational framework and a management structure that make excellence achievable. GPL aims to secure growth, profitability and financial robustness, consolidating GPL’s ‘best in class’ status. We believe in a healthier future. We believe in trust. We believe that by doing our job we are helping you to do
yours.”
