Kinaxis

APRIL 4, 2019

by Bill DuBois The life sciences supply chain starts with a miracle. In a recent Forbes interview on why it’s so hard to bring tech into pharma, Vas Narasimhan, Chief Executive Officer of Novartis AG pointed out that only one in twenty drugs make it out of clinical trials. Is there a more challenging industry than life sciences?

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Elementum

NOVEMBER 16, 2016

government is making a big push for pharma traceability, hoping to quell the amount of counterfeit drugs imported into the country. But that’s no easy feat in such a huge supply chain. The pharmaceutical industry is continuously facing the challenge of balancing expenditures and returns. by 2020 , with a 3.5%

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

Today we published a new report, Supply Chains to Admire. The data analyzed to compile the Supply Chains to Admire report came from publicly-available information from balance sheets and income statements. As a result, we report their results along with their pharmaceutical peer group. How do I give you feedback?

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Tecsys

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

In November 2013, a landmark decision was taken by Congress to strengthen the U.S. pharmaceutical supply chain. The Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) became law, establishing regulations designed to address the issues of counterfeit, contaminated, stolen, or otherwise harmful drugs endangering public health.

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Supply Chain Insights

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

Today we published a new report, Supply Chains to Admire. The data analyzed to compile the Supply Chains to Admire 2014 report came from publicly-available information from balance sheets and income statements. As a result, we report their results along with their pharmaceutical peer group.

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SCM Research

FEBRUARY 15, 2015

Last week, a well-made special report by Raconteur, titled Supply Chain 2015 (pdf), was distributed in The Times of London. Other topics covered by the report are, among others, strategic procurement, top technologies, demand prediction, sustainable supply chains and cross-border delivery. I very much enjoyed reading it.

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Supply Chain Movement

JULY 10, 2014

Since 2012 Supply Chain Movement, in collaboration with partners, creates mind maps with practical Thoughts, Tools, Tips and Ticks. The mind maps of Supply Chain Magazine have a fixed structure in the form of a simple matrix. Mind Map for medtech supply chains 2014. Mind Map for medtech supply chains 2014.

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Axway

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Congress enacted the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) in late November 2013, with the aim of providing additional oversight of the drug chain of custody throughout distribution. As the last of several deadlines approaches, actors in the pharmaceutical supply …

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 1, 2018

Although it may seem counterintuitive for a third-party logistics provider (3PL), like Cerasis, to trumpet such prospects, the resounding impact will drive greater efficiencies in supply chains. In general, today’s supply chain executives and managers continue using outdated, manual data entry processes, which will increase risk.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 22, 2013

This week, Gartner is hosting their annual supply chain conference. It is now the Gartner Supply Chain Top 25. The research tries to establish “ who did supply chain best ” by looking at a weighted formula of Year-over-Year Growth, Return on Assets (ROA), and Inventory Turns for the Fortune 500 companies.

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Resilinc

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Read on to hear Craig’s expert insights on the current landscape and what companies can do to accelerate supply chain resilience in the midst of increased supply chain disruptions. Tell us a bit about your background in Life Sciences. How is the Life Sciences industry different post-COVID?

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Supply Chain Movement

MARCH 20, 2014

4th Annual Pharmaceutical Logistics & Cold Chain Forum. JOIN THE PHARMACEUTICAL LOGISTICS & COLD CHAIN FORUM. International Supply Chain Lead, Global Commercial Supply Chain. Supply Chain Optimization. Risk, Security & Integrity of Supply Chain.

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Supply Chain Insights

APRIL 9, 2013

This month, the Supply Chain Insights team will announce the Supply Chain Index. The Supply Chain Index is a formulaic representation of supply chain excellence based on market valuations. Based on inquiry, we do this analysis free of charge for members of our Supply Chain Insights Community.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 12, 2020

In my day-to-day work in supply chain management, I find more encounter more opinions than facts. …most discussions are fueled by over-zealous and self-serving marketing programs. The period of 2007-2008 was the downturn of the recession while the period of 2009-2013 marked the recovery. Supply Chain Leadership.

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Kinaxis

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

Here’s the supply chain conferences we love and will be attending. Gartner Supply Chain Executive Conference. Kinaxis is pleased to be a Premier Sponsor and participate in panel discussion of the 2014 EMEA Gartner Supply Chain Executive Conference. Supply Chain Insights Global Summit.

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EcoVadis

JUNE 12, 2017

As pressure to increase efficiencies while mitigating risk intensifies, it has become more critical than ever for organizations to increase visibility into the activities of suppliers throughout the value chain. This is especially true in the pharmaceutical industry – where change and disruption continue to increase.

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The UCLA Anderson Global Supply Chain Blog

SEPTEMBER 2, 2014

On February 27, 2014, the US House of Representatives Subcommittee had a public hearing to discuss the issue of counterfeit drugs and the underlying illegal supply chains.  The illegal supply chains for producing and selling counterfeit and stolen drugs are growing rapidly and profitably world-wide. 

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 2, 2013

Today’s supply chain and logistics management executives are tasked with managing multiple supply chain configurations, maximizing flexibility and incorporating complex technology systems into the mix. Today, RFID is building a new era for process automation and supply chain transparency.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 21, 2013

We finished our report on the maturation of hospital supply chains , and I have put the finishing touches on the Healthcare Supply Chain Index for this Thursday’s webinar. New Supply Chain Leader of a Regional Children’s Hospital. “We Supply Chain Leader of a Large Hospital. “We

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Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 2, 2018

We salute the year’s top advancements in supply chain technology and processes. Thanks to omni-channel distribution, 3-D printing, self-service logistics and other avenues of disintermediation, traditional supply chain roles are rapidly being transformed into all-new opportunities. Warehouse Automation. Media Type.

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Supply Chain 24/7

DECEMBER 12, 2016

27, 2013 President Obama signed the Drug Quality and Security Act into law, effectively setting the framework of what would become a nationwide initiative toward wide-scale pharmaceutical serialization.

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Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2017

Our salute to the best advancements in supply chain technology, processes and labor management from 2017. This is our annual salute to the best in people, processes and technology within the supply chain arena. This is our annual salute to the best in people, processes and technology within the supply chain arena.

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Tompkins Blog

JANUARY 23, 2014

I am turning this space over today to Tom Singer, an expert in supply chain execution, material handling technology, and track and trace in the pharmaceutical industry. Serialization and traceability can be powerful tools to combat drug counterfeiting and the pharmaceutical grey market. More Resources.

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 14, 2013

I have worked for Gartner Group, AMR Research, Altimeter Group and now my own company, Supply Chain Insights. I have now been an industry analyst in the supply chain management space for ten years. This month, I am proud that the Supply Chain Insights team will announce the Supply Chain Index.

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Supply Chain Movement

SEPTEMBER 28, 2015

Contents Supply Chain Movement 18 – 2015 Q3. Supply Chain Media and partners launch Supply Chain Satellite. After years of declining revenues in European logistics services, the business started to stabilise in 2013/2014. 40 | Supply chain thinkers. Publishing date: 18 September 2015.

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RELEX Solutions

JUNE 28, 2019

RELEX is looking for the best Retail and Supply Chain Master’s Thesis submitted in a European university during the year 2019. Are you a recently graduated supply chain specialist or finalizing your master’s thesis with a focus on retail planning? Who can apply? Previous winners. 2016 Aleksandra Koro? Previous winners.

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NC State SCRC

APRIL 1, 2019

The second installation in our series on contract management research published by MBA students from my online Contract Management class is by Julia Condit, and focuses on the challenges of managing contracts in the pharmaceutical industry. The pharmaceutical development industry is growing quickly and becoming more competitive than ever.

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Supply Chain Movement

SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

March 2013 was the coldest in decades for much of Europe and the eastern United States. Hennes & Mauritz (H&M), the Swedish apparel giant, reported lower like-for-like sales in the first quarter of 2013 and attributed the fall to the unusually cold weather. Businesses must manage speed. By IMD Professor Carlos Cordón.

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ModusLink Corporation

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Packaging logistics is quite a new discipline that has gained consideration in terms of its strategic aspect in providing a significant competitive advantage to improve the efficiency of the whole Supply Chain. As a result, the emphasis on packaging systems has been growing substantially as of recent (Regattieri, 2013).

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Global Trade Management

SEPTEMBER 27, 2016

Jim Yarbrough, Global Intelligence Program Manager at the supply chain specialist BSI commented: "Companies have always faced a wide range of challenges to their supply chain, but [the] latest figures indicate how severe the impact of violent theft can be.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 9, 2013

It’s is one of the best conferences in the supply chain and logistics industry to learn and network. Below are the sessions that I am participating in focused on social networking, transportation management systems, and “mega” supply chain trends. A Pulse on Social Networking for Supply Chain Management.

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RFgen

SEPTEMBER 14, 2016

The pharmaceutical industry faces new supply chain regulations. Signed into law by President Barack Obama in 2013, the Drug Supply Chain Security Act is three years into its decade-long fight against counterfeit prescription drugs. Enhancing Traceability in the Supply Chain.

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RFgen

SEPTEMBER 14, 2016

The pharmaceutical industry faces new supply chain regulations. Signed into law by President Barack Obama in 2013, the Drug Supply Chain Security Act is three years into its decade-long fight against counterfeit prescription drugs. Enhancing Traceability in the Supply Chain.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

MARCH 11, 2013

Pharmaceutical and Biotech. Supply Chain Management. The Infosys global supply chain management blog enables leaner supply chains through process and IT related interventions. Discuss the latest trends and solutions across the supply chain management landscape. Financial Services.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 3, 2015

Supply chain leaders are competitive. They want to drive supply chain excellence; but today, the definition is not clear. At the time, I was a new analyst at AMR Research and the concept of scoring supply chains was new. Growth 10% (Year-over-Year comparison of 2013 versus 2014). Reflection.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 8, 2016

The Key Supply Chain Challenge of Cost Reduction. Supply chain costs often represent a considerable percentage of the sales price of a good or service. If net profit on sales is 5%, for example, a reduction in supply chain costs from 9% to 4% (or from 12% to 7%) will double net profits.

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Elementum

MAY 28, 2015

Although it is a popular destination for generic drug manufacturers, the country’s well-documented struggles with compliance and visibility in its pharmaceutical supply chain. 40% of those drugs were imports from Indian pharmaceutical companies. FDA Can’t Ease India’s Growing Pains. Drug Makers Still Show Signs of Life.

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