The Network Effect

AUGUST 5, 2014

Note: This is part of an ongoing series on the top ten trends affecting the pharmaceutical supply chain. You can read my first post with the first two trends here. This can result in supply chain efficiencies across the entire supply network. Number 4: Counterfeiting. The Network Effect'

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 21, 2023

Wikipedia Unleashing the Contrarian Here are my thoughts this morning over coffee: Gartner Top 25: Really A Celebration of Supply Chain Leadership? Designed to lift the profession and celebrate supply chain results, I struggle to find that the methodology supports either objective.

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

This may be a reaction to the ongoing supply chain crisis, which quantum could help relieve through its potential to solve complex optimization problems common in shipping and logistics.” Quantum Computing Trends. As noted earlier, the supply chain field could also benefit. ”[3]. Competition Heats Up.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

MARCH 29, 2014

One of the biggest recipients of this trend is the pharmaceutical environment. Several trends have shaped the pharmaceutical ecosystem in the last few years, and Obamacare is only one among many. Supply chains have gone from local to global. Another trend that we are seeing speaks again to globalization.

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The Network Effect

AUGUST 12, 2014

Managing access to healthcare providers, pharmaceuticals, medical devices and procedures will thus become an increasingly crucial factor for managing the cost of healthcare in industrialized countries. The post The supply chain implications of rising healthcare costs… appeared first on The Network Effect.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 18, 2025

Mike Baudendistel and Joe Lynch discuss the CPG supply chain. About SONAR SONAR is dedicated to helping businesses understand and navigate the global supply chain. Johnson & Johnson: While having large pharmaceutical divisions, they also have a very large presence in consumer health products.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 11, 2024

If you’re a pharmaceutical company, you fear the hit to your business, both headlines and bottom line. Makers of weight loss drugs are looking out a big picture window of patented opportunity right now, but this rosy view is blocked by supply chain challenges. What role can supply chain play in preventing stockouts?

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 13, 2022

As I was enjoying the holidays, I had an opportunity to reflect on the year past and what the future holds for supply chains. However, organizations will need to be deliberate in designing supply chains with optionality so it does not become cost prohibitive. Supply Chain Design is essential in tackling these.

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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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Freightos

APRIL 23, 2025

billion rate data points monthly to provide the most comprehensive view of the market, helping you identify savings opportunities and make data-driven decisions. billion rate data points monthly to provide the most comprehensive view of the market, helping you identify savings opportunities and make data-driven decisions.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Supply chain resiliency and sustainability are top priorities for CEOs today. To achieve these goals, corporate leadership must focus on two key areas: shift from internally focused supply chains to collaborative supply networks and actively design their supply chains.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 14, 2020

A few years ago, I interviewed Tony Martins, former VP Strategic Services at Halo Pharmaceutical. Read more Making a Difference: Supply Chains for a Better Tomorrow. Read more Making a Difference: Supply Chains for a Better Tomorrow.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 28, 2024

For businesses, DPPs are becoming essential to comply with best practice guidance as well as coming statutory regulations that demand transparency in supply chains. Blockchain can also build trust in the supply chain, as all channel stakeholders can verify the same data.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 12, 2017

When we speak to supply chain leaders about innovations in their supply chain, it’s not always about drones, self-driving trucks, or automated warehouses. Trend #1: Customers Buying Experience Not Products. Trend #3: Serving Every Customer with their Own Optimized Micro Supply Chain.

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Kinaxis

APRIL 27, 2017

Check out the video below as well as links to other supply chain practitioner and Kinaxis executive interviews. Merging two companies is seldom easy, but it’s even more difficult when their supply chains are highly dissimilar, says Jim Calarese, director of supply chain systems at Sanofi Genzyme.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 25, 2022

That’s the question that continues to bedevil the global supply chain industry. As I detailed in a recent column , the answer to constant supply chain volatility is pervasive real-time visibility into the precise location, temperature or status of a shipment — at any point along the journey. Where’s my shipment? .

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The Network Effect

JUNE 25, 2015

Note: this is the final is series of posts that explored the top 10 trends affecting pharmaceutical supply chains. . First, let’s have have a recap on the what the top 10 trends are: The Rise of OTC and Generics. The post Are these the Top 10 Trends affecting Pharmaceutical Supply Chains?

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 8, 2014

The short answer is that communication and collaboration — especially, and most importantly, between people — is the foundation of supply chain management, and you can’t effectively innovate without that strong foundation. The post Facebook for Supply Chain Communication and Collaboration?

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The Network Effect

APRIL 6, 2017

In this post I’ll examine some of the top trends and challenges that are impacting the pharmaceutical industry. The post 6 Trends Shaking the Pharmaceutical Market appeared first on The Network Effect.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 28, 2022

Megatrends Shaping Supply Chain Innovation. While the COVID-19 pandemic woke up supply chains around the world, the ripple effects continue to disrupt in both size and scope. How are supply chains planning for further disruption and uncertainty? And what are the key industry trends and innovations?

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 26, 2021

The future of supply chain I foresee brings new risks and challenges, along with recognition that doing things the same way will no longer lead to the same success. Just as the saguaro is both nursed by and supports life in its ecosystem, it behooves supply chains to invest in their ecosystems, both suppliers and employees.

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The Network Effect

APRIL 6, 2017

In this post I’ll examine some of the top trends and challenges that are impacting the pharmaceutical industry. The post 6 Trends Shaking the Pharmaceutical Market appeared first on The Network Effect.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 16, 2018

Regulatory reform has been top-of-mind for supply chain executives and political leaders in the US since the 2016 election. Supply chain executives need to take a few moments to learn more about the top 2018 manufacturing trends that will make it possible. Check Out the Top 2018 Manufacturing Trends.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 4, 2017

At Supply Chain Insights, we have been actively working in our own mine sweeping project. In addition, we enriched the data lake with 20 market indexes on cost, growth and market trends. The company was then assigned to one of 37 peer groups based on the Supply Chains to Admire methodology.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 10, 2014

If you ask companies if they would like better inventory and global supply chain visibility, you will get an overwhelming answer of, “Yes!” The term supply chain visibility varies by role. The term supply chain visibility varies by role. ” The answer is simple. They don’t.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 28, 2022

5 Megatrends Shaping Supply Chain Innovations. In these times of global turmoil, there are five (5) important megatrends shaping supply chain innovations in the coming years, namely in e-fulfillment, sourcing, food and agriculture, labour intensive operations, and halal supply chain management.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 10, 2018

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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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. Then in the top right box it tells what the impact of these trends are on the business.

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DELMIA Quintiq

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Executing lean concepts in Pharma, Biopharma and Medical Devices is critical to maintain and improve efficiency, quality, regulatory compliance and productivity. In addition, macro trends in life sciences are also increasing the need for industrial transformation and the digitalization of lean. Trends impacting Life Sciences teams.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 14, 2021

trillion industry by 2024 , consisting of not only food, but also cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, modest fashion, media & creation, and Muslim friendly travel. Muslim (majority) countries in Asia (such as Brunei, Indonesia, and Malaysia) and several countries in the Middle East are moving to stage 3: the halal supply chain.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 29, 2014

Supply chain leaders are competitive and they want to measure their success. In many businesses, assets are a core part of the supply chain. The more work that I do on trying to understand corporate balance sheet information and the connection to supply chain excellence, the more I realize how unqualified I was to vote.

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Logility

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

The cloud has emerged as the cornerstone of modern business and supply chain innovation. Yet, many manufacturers still rely on outdated, self-managed ERPs – and the consequences are nothing short of severe for every supply chain they touch. The food and beverage sector also benefits from the cloud.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

One promising application that is emerging in the Supply Chain and Sustainability space is Digital Product Passports (DPPs). The potential to provide reliable, tamper-resistant data across supply chains is driving interest from various sectors, including pharmaceuticals, electronics, and food production.

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QAD

APRIL 13, 2023

While Contract Pharma & BioPharma manufacturers continue to experience an increase in demand for more projects, new challenges are emerging from nearly every angle including new regulatory and quality requirements, workforce shortages and of course, supply chain disruptions.

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 18, 2013

Hottest Growth Sectors in Supply Chain Management. Over the last several months, I have had the opportunity to speak with hundreds of CEOs, vice presidents, directors of operations and various management personnel within the supply chain management (SCM) industry. Pharmaceutical. Conclusion. About the Author.

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QAD

APRIL 9, 2025

Can You Prevent Supply Chain Disruptions in Life Sciences? Supply chain disruptions in the life sciences industry can have serious consequences. While its impossible to eliminate all risks, companies and the industry at large can take proactive steps to minimize disruptions and improve supply chain resilience.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 14, 2018

Supply chain conferences are an excellent way to connect with industry professionals, learn about new technologies, and refine your operation through the experience of others. WHITE PAPER] The Top Supply Chain Trends that Will Impact Supply Chain Management in 2018. GET YOUR COPY HERE.

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