Strengthening Cross-Functional Understanding: A Framework for Timelines Vs. Specific Dates
Across several recent conversations and group discussions, the subject of information requirements — necessary for executing critical roles in product development, manufacturing, and supply chain — has come up again. Over the past several years, we have built a simple yet powerful framework to address the recurring challenge of obtaining critical information at the right
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Making the Case for Clinical & Operations Planning (C&OP) in Clinical Supply Chains
The Clinical Supply Chain Situation In the world of bringing a pharmaceutical product to market, supply chains play a vital and multifaceted role, ensuring the seamless flow of materials, timely delivery of products, and adherence to regulatory requirements across complex global networks. A McKinsey study states, “…On-time delivery generally is not a problem. On-time, in-full
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Optimizing Supply Chain to Address Cold Chain Challenges in the Pharmaceutical Industry
The incredibly growing complexity of the pharmaceutical supply chain has forced the industry to rethink the way of managing cold chain logistics. Cold chain logistics has become a complex process over the last few years demanding fundamental transformation and a structural revamping to put cold chain logistics into perspective. Managing the transportation of temperature-controlled products
- Published in Supply Chain Management Blogs
Robotic Process Automation In Healthcare Industry
Now more than ever, especially due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the healthcare industry has come under a sharp focus. In the global enterprise software market, Robotic Process Automation is one of the fastest-growing segments. However, its adoption in healthcare is not pervasive yet. The healthcare system consists of multiple arduous tasks that need substantial
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