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What does increasing regulatory oversight mean for the pharma supply chain?

The Network Effect

Due to more complex supply chains, policy makers worldwide are enforcing stricter regulations for manufacturing and logistics. In the years to come, the FDA expects domestic GMP inspections to decrease and more inspections in the foreign arena (FDA 2013) reflecting the trend towards more globalized supply chains.

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The 10 Trends Transforming the Pharma Supply Chain

The Network Effect

Today is the first in a series of posts that explores what are in my opinion the ten most significant trends that are transforming the pharmaceutical supply chain. The market for Over-the-Counter (OTC) medicines is now forecast to outgrow the total current pharmaceutical market. pharmaceutical supply network.

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How the cloud and counterfeiting are affecting the pharmaceutical supply chain

The Network Effect

Note: This is part of an ongoing series on the top ten trends affecting the pharmaceutical supply chain. Number 3: Optimized Execution in Operations, Logistics, and Distributions. This can result in supply chain efficiencies across the entire supply network. Number 4: Counterfeiting.

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The Pharma Supply Chain conference – Optimising Efficiencies

Supply Chain Movement

The Pharma Supply Chain conference – Optimising Efficiencies. The Pharma Supply Chain Conference – Optimising Efficiencies. Cost-Saving & Efficiencies Experience Panel: Debate, interact and discuss with senior practitioners on creating more efficient, profitable supply chains.

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Tips for Safely Transporting Pharmaceuticals

GlobalTranz

Transporting pharmaceuticals is arguably more important than manufacturing them, because it enables these lifesaving medications to make it to where they are needed most. Guarding Against Cargo Theft Cargo theft is one of the largest risks associated with pharmaceutical manufacture and transport. Download White Paper.

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Are these the Top 10 Trends affecting Pharmaceutical Supply Chains?

The Network Effect

Note: this is the final is series of posts that explored the top 10 trends affecting pharmaceutical supply chains. . Optimized execution in operations, logistics, and distribution. If you like this topic, I suggest you download the full white paper, The Top Ten Trends Transforming the Pharmaceutical Supply Chain.

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The Hurdles & Current Challenges of Using Blockchain in Supply Chain & Logistics

GlobalTranz

Although using blockchain in supply chain and logistics is an exciting prospect, the technology lacks the maturity necessary to enable global deployment today. Such limitation can be discouraging, but it serves as a beacon of hope for a better future in supply chain management. Download White Paper.