U.K., April 11 -- After the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines received the stamp of approval, the US faced the immense challenge of quickly building a nationwide logistics network and standing up more than 50,000 vaccination centers. Unfortunately, significant missteps have slowed this vital effort, including 20 million missing COVID-19 vaccine doses, reports of thousands of unused doses, canceled vaccinations due to shortages, and a series of other issues.

It's clear that our healthcare industry needs more effective tracking of vaccine distribution and delivery to meet current needs, to later roll out COVID-19 variant boosters, and to prepare for future pandemics.

Making vaccine distribution and delivery run smoothly requires accura...