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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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How is outsourcing impacting IT investments in the pharma supply chain?

The Network Effect

Looking ahead, it is clear that competition will drive the formation of value added networks as well as supply chains differentiated by product and region. The post How is outsourcing impacting IT investments in the pharma supply chain? appeared first on The Network Effect. The Network Effect'

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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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Why pharma companies are building direct sales channels to the end-consumer

The Network Effect

Many companies in the pharmaceuticals sector are facing a challenge; they must decide if, when, and to what extent they should develop a direct-distribution channel to the end consumer. Sales of products in the OTC category have been growing faster than other pharmaceutical products in the past few years. Pharmaceutical'

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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. Pharmaceuticals manufacturers now realize that integrating upwards of 100 contract manufacturers in different regions into their core ERP would take several years. Number 4: Counterfeiting. The Network Effect'

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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.