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Wed, 14 Apr 2021 09:35:00 -0000 Ken Fleming Ken Fleming, president at Logistyx Technologies explores the logistical challenges of delivering Covid-19 vaccines around the world. https://www.epmmagazine.com/pharmaceutical-industry-insights/covid-19-pharma-news/why-delivering-covid-vaccines-is-the-logistics-industry/ https://www.epmmagazine.com/pharmaceutical-industry-insights/covid-19-pharma-news/why-delivering-covid-vaccines-is-the-logistics-industry/ Wed, 14 Apr 2021 09:35:00 -0000 Covid-19 Logistics Adam Tetz Adam Tetz director of Worldwide Marketing for Peli BioThermal looks at how tracking technologies can support supply chain monitoring and help ensure the protection of pharma payloads. https://www.epmmagazine.com/pharmaceutical-industry-insights/pharmaceutical-logistics-distribution/how-to-protect-the-pharma-supply-chain/ https://www.epmmagazine.com/pharmaceutical-industry-insights/pharmaceutical-logistics-distribution/how-to-protect-the-pharma-supply-chain/ Fri, 19 Mar 2021 10:50:40 -0000 Supply chain Andrew Bray, managing director at software solutions provider K3, explores how enterprise resource planning (ERP) can help pharma manufacturers maintain their supply chains. https://www.epmmagazine.com/pharmaceutical-industry-insights/pharmaceutical-logistics-distribution/getting-the-foundations-right-in-the-supply-chain/ https://www.epmmagazine.com/pharmaceutical-industry-insights/pharmaceutical-logistics-distribution/getting-the-foundations-right-in-the-supply-chain/ Wed, 17 Feb 2021 09:45:00 -0000 Supply chain Gaurav Mohite Gaurav Mohite, global product Manager, Track & Trace at ACG Inspection Systems discusses why aggregation is essential for helping tackle counterfeit medicines. https://www.epmmagazine.com/pharmaceutical-industry-insights/pharmaceutical-packaging-news/why-aggregation-is-key-to-tackling-fake-medicines/ https://www.epmmagazine.com/pharmaceutical-industry-insights/pharmaceutical-packaging-news/why-aggregation-is-key-to-tackling-fake-medicines/ Fri, 06 Nov 2020 14:30:54 -0000 Counterfeit Products supplier DWK Life Sciences will provide primary packaging to the UK’s Vaccines Manufacturing and Innovation Centre (VMIC) so the organisation is prepared to deliver vaccines to frontline health services. https://www.epmmagazine.com/pharma-manufacturing-news/dwk-life-sciences-to-supply-glass-vials-for-uk-vaccine-devel/ https://www.epmmagazine.com/pharma-manufacturing-news/dwk-life-sciences-to-supply-glass-vials-for-uk-vaccine-devel/ Tue, 13 Oct 2020 09:38:26 -0000 Glass vials Rich nations have purchased over half the future supply of leading Covid-19 vaccine candidates in supply deals with the pharmaceutical industry, the charity Oxfam has warned. https://www.epmmagazine.com/pharma-manufacturing-news/wealthy-nations-bought-up-over-half-of-potential-covid-19-va/ https://www.epmmagazine.com/pharma-manufacturing-news/wealthy-nations-bought-up-over-half-of-potential-covid-19-va/ Thu, 17 Sep 2020 08:20:31 -0000 Vaccines Jeff Smythe Jeff Smythe, commercial development manager at Datwyler explains the importance of ensuring a robust parenteral packaging supply chain in unprecedented times. https://www.epmmagazine.com/pharmaceutical-industry-insights/pharmaceutical-packaging-news/how-to-prepare-your-packaging-supply-chain-during-a-pandemic/ https://www.epmmagazine.com/pharmaceutical-industry-insights/pharmaceutical-packaging-news/how-to-prepare-your-packaging-supply-chain-during-a-pandemic/ Wed, 16 Sep 2020 08:00:00 -0000 Covid masks Sukirti Kalra Colin Newbould Sukirti Kalra clinical project manager and Colin Newboul, head of Global Regulatory Affairs & Quality at Wasdell Group examine how clinical trials are adapting with the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. https://www.epmmagazine.com/pharmaceutical-industry-insights/adapting-clinical-supply-practices-during-covid-19/ https://www.epmmagazine.com/pharmaceutical-industry-insights/adapting-clinical-supply-practices-during-covid-19/ Tue, 25 Aug 2020 08:00:00 -0000 Clinical trials Reece Armstrong EPM speaks to Chris Ross, head of Life Science Integrated Supply Chain Operations at Merck to discuss the company's response to Covid-19 and the challenges in developing and supplying vaccines. https://www.epmmagazine.com/pharmaceutical-industry-insights/q-a-with-merck/ https://www.epmmagazine.com/pharmaceutical-industry-insights/q-a-with-merck/ Thu, 06 Aug 2020 08:30:00 -0000 Q&A Jason Lacombe Jason Lacombe, CEO of software company Veratrak explains why the life sciences industry still needs to improve the way it manages data and the technologies that can help improve supply chains throughout pharma. https://www.epmmagazine.com/pharmaceutical-industry-insights/improving-data-management-in-the-life-science-industry/ https://www.epmmagazine.com/pharmaceutical-industry-insights/improving-data-management-in-the-life-science-industry/ Thu, 23 Jul 2020 08:05:00 -0000 Data management Nick Pike Nick Pike, chief revenue officer at Vizibl discusses why pharmaceutical companies aren't only interested in the financial benefits when it comes to collaboration. https://www.epmmagazine.com/pharmaceutical-industry-insights/understanding-how-procurement-delivers-value-beyond-financia/ https://www.epmmagazine.com/pharmaceutical-industry-insights/understanding-how-procurement-delivers-value-beyond-financia/ Mon, 06 Jul 2020 09:15:00 -0000 Collaboration Russell Hughes Russell Hughes, VAT Consultant at Accordance explains how pharmaceutical businesses can stay compliant during a period of increased activity. https://www.epmmagazine.com/pharmaceutical-industry-insights/how-pharma-businesses-can-stay-compliant/ https://www.epmmagazine.com/pharmaceutical-industry-insights/how-pharma-businesses-can-stay-compliant/ Tue, 30 Jun 2020 07:30:00 -0000 VAT Neal Singh Neal Singh, COO, Icertis, discusses how advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) are helping pharmaceutical manufacturers better manage their supply chains. https://www.epmmagazine.com/pharmaceutical-industry-insights/how-ai-is-helping-pharma-cope-with-supply-chain-disruption/ https://www.epmmagazine.com/pharmaceutical-industry-insights/how-ai-is-helping-pharma-cope-with-supply-chain-disruption/ Thu, 25 Jun 2020 07:55:00 -0000 Supply chain Digital solutions company TraceLink has announced a range of measures to help ensure the continued delivery of medicines and supplies during the Covid-19 pandemic. https://www.epmmagazine.com/pharma-manufacturing-news/tracelink-prioritises-covid-19-support-donates-1m-to-relief-/ https://www.epmmagazine.com/pharma-manufacturing-news/tracelink-prioritises-covid-19-support-donates-1m-to-relief-/ Fri, 17 Apr 2020 08:15:00 -0000 Covid Marie Manley Bethany Wise Will Holmes Zina Chatzidimitriadou Marie Manley, partner at law firm Sidley Austin, and associates, look at how UK and EU life sciences are responding to the regulatory requirements presented by Covid-19. https://www.epmmagazine.com/pharmaceutical-industry-insights/covid-19-regulatory-implications-for-the-uk-and-european-lif/ https://www.epmmagazine.com/pharmaceutical-industry-insights/covid-19-regulatory-implications-for-the-uk-and-european-lif/ Fri, 27 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0000 Regulations Reece Armstrong EPM speaks to a range of pharma players to find out how Covid-19 is affecting the various aspects of the pharmaceutical supply chain. https://www.epmmagazine.com/pharmaceutical-industry-insights/how-covid-19-is-affecting-the-pharma-supply-chain/ https://www.epmmagazine.com/pharmaceutical-industry-insights/how-covid-19-is-affecting-the-pharma-supply-chain/ Wed, 25 Mar 2020 11:15:00 -0000 Covid-19 Lu Rahman Lu Rahman speaks to key players in pharmaceutical logistics to find out what the major issues are facing the sector. https://www.epmmagazine.com/pharmaceutical-industry-insights/making-waves-the-challenges-of-pharma-logistics/ https://www.epmmagazine.com/pharmaceutical-industry-insights/making-waves-the-challenges-of-pharma-logistics/ Tue, 24 Mar 2020 13:25:00 -0000 Making Waves Maurits Lugard Anna-Shari Melin Maurits Lugard, partner at Sidley Austin’s Life Sciences practice, and Anna-Shari Melin, associate at Sidley Austin write about the measures being put into place to prevent and manage medicinal product shortages in the EU. https://www.epmmagazine.com/pharmaceutical-industry-insights/preventing-and-managing-medicinal-product-shortages-in-the-e/ https://www.epmmagazine.com/pharmaceutical-industry-insights/preventing-and-managing-medicinal-product-shortages-in-the-e/ Fri, 28 Feb 2020 11:15:00 -0000 Medicine Manufacturing solutions company ACG Inspection has launched a blockchain-based solution for pharmaceutical anti-counterfeiting and traceability requirements in the supply chain. https://www.epmmagazine.com/pharma-manufacturing-news/acg/ https://www.epmmagazine.com/pharma-manufacturing-news/acg/ Wed, 19 Feb 2020 16:10:39 -0000 Blockchain Suzanne Ward Suzanne Ward, senior director of medical strategy at Boston Scientific, examines supply chains in 2020 and why patients should be aware of what's really in the medicines they take. https://www.epmmagazine.com/pharmaceutical-industry-insights/people-want-to-know-what-is-in-their-medicine/ https://www.epmmagazine.com/pharmaceutical-industry-insights/people-want-to-know-what-is-in-their-medicine/ Fri, 14 Feb 2020 11:50:00 -0000 Medicines Blockchain is set to gain more importance in the healthcare industry by playing a role in a wide range of processes, according to GlobalData. https://www.epmmagazine.com/pharma-manufacturing-news/blockchain-to-help-pharma-overcome-supply-problems/ https://www.epmmagazine.com/pharma-manufacturing-news/blockchain-to-help-pharma-overcome-supply-problems/ Tue, 21 Jan 2020 10:00:00 -0000 Blockchain Reece Armstrong European Pharmaceutical Manufacturer editor Reece Armstrong sits down with World Courier president Sam Herbert to discuss the complexity of the pharma supply chain and the role the company has played on the industry’s world stage. https://www.epmmagazine.com/pharmaceutical-industry-insights/an-inside-look-at-world-courier/ https://www.epmmagazine.com/pharmaceutical-industry-insights/an-inside-look-at-world-courier/ Mon, 23 Sep 2019 08:20:00 -0000 Supply Chain The government has published documentation outlining preparations for a no deal Brexit, which includes how it could affect the supply chain for medicines and medical products. https://www.epmmagazine.com/pharma-manufacturing-news/yellowhammer-document-outlines-potential-severe-delays-to-me/ https://www.epmmagazine.com/pharma-manufacturing-news/yellowhammer-document-outlines-potential-severe-delays-to-me/ Thu, 12 Sep 2019 07:57:51 -0000 Brexit no deal.jpg A new community launched for women working in the supply chain has attracted major pharma company MSD as one of its founding sponsors. https://www.epmmagazine.com/pharma-manufacturing-news/msd-spon/ https://www.epmmagazine.com/pharma-manufacturing-news/msd-spon/ Wed, 17 Jul 2019 13:50:00 -0000 Global women The UK government has announced additional plans to support the transport of medicines in the event of a no deal Brexit. https://www.epmmagazine.com/pharma-manufacturing-news/uk-government-announces-additional-plans-to-support-medicine/ https://www.epmmagazine.com/pharma-manufacturing-news/uk-government-announces-additional-plans-to-support-medicine/ Mon, 08 Jul 2019 09:20:00 -0000 Brexit Kevin Hill Kevin Hill, online marketing manager at Quality Scales looks at five best practices to implement in pharmaceutical supply chains. https://www.epmmagazine.com/pharmaceutical-industry-insights/5-best-practices-that-pharmaceutical-supply-chain-management/ https://www.epmmagazine.com/pharmaceutical-industry-insights/5-best-practices-that-pharmaceutical-supply-chain-management/ Wed, 01 May 2019 17:15:59 -0000 Best Practice Here, editor Reece Armstrong catches up with some of pharma’s leading names to see what else is in store for 2019. https://www.epmmagazine.com/pharmaceutical-industry-insights/the-year-ahead-pharmas-focus-in-2019/ https://www.epmmagazine.com/pharmaceutical-industry-insights/the-year-ahead-pharmas-focus-in-2019/ Tue, 12 Feb 2019 09:20:00 -0000 Looking ahead concept Stanley Chia Stanley Chia, senior vice president at e-invoicing supplier, Tungsten Network, details the importance of secure supply chains in the age of the counterfeit drug. https://www.epmmagazine.com/pharmaceutical-industry-insights/fighting-counterfeiting-within-the-supply-chain/ https://www.epmmagazine.com/pharmaceutical-industry-insights/fighting-counterfeiting-within-the-supply-chain/ Thu, 17 Jan 2019 09:05:00 -0000 Medicine Supply Wayne Miller In advance of new European measures to help reduce counterfeit medicines, Wayne Miller, healthcare director EMEA at Zebra Technologies, asks if the pharmaceutical supply chain is ready for true medicine traceability. https://www.epmmagazine.com/pharmaceutical-industry-insights/why-the-pharma-supply-chain-needs-to-be-ready-for-traceabili/ https://www.epmmagazine.com/pharmaceutical-industry-insights/why-the-pharma-supply-chain-needs-to-be-ready-for-traceabili/ Thu, 13 Dec 2018 09:00:00 -0000 Traceability Marc Herlant New technologies are changing the way pharmaceutical supply chains operate. Here, Marc Herlant, Arthur D. Little, discusses how predictive analytics offers pharmaceutical manufacturers new supply chain capabilities. https://www.epmmagazine.com/pharmaceutical-industry-insights/how-predictive-analytics-can-boost-pharmaceutical-manufactur/ https://www.epmmagazine.com/pharmaceutical-industry-insights/how-predictive-analytics-can-boost-pharmaceutical-manufactur/ Wed, 07 Nov 2018 09:05:00 -0000 Predictive Analytics