Summary: Delayed. Out of stock. Over-budget. Unavailable…All words that clinical trial sponsors never wish to hear in reference to the impact of supply chain performance on their study. And yet, considering the critical role the supply chain plays, it has surprisingly remained largely unchanged for several decades...

Summary: While thorough knowledge of a country’s regulatory requirements is critical, understanding both the written and unwritten regional differences and business practices that come in to play that can make the difference between clinical supplies moving successfully between countries, being detained in Customs...

As certain regions of the world are added to a clinical study, the logistical and regulatory challenges associated with clinical trial supply distribution can rise exponentially. While having thorough knowledge of a country’s regulatory requirements is critical, understanding both written and unwritten regional rules...

Successfully navigating the rich and diverse Asia-Pacific business and cultural environment can prove tricky for Western study sponsors with limited experience in this region. Learn what cultural and business norms study sponsors need to be sensitive about in various countries and regions...

Planning to use a CRO to support your next clinical study? Here are the top 9 questions you should always ask to help your CRO or partner of choice better understand your clinical supply needs.

Successfully sourcing commercial products for comparative studies in an effective and efficient manner often proves far more challenging than assumed. A comprehensive plan should include insight from comparator sourcing and clinical supply management. Tight collaboration between these critical functional...

A proactive approach for effective clinical supply management is essential for reducing the risk of supply-related delays, stock-outs and excess inventory. Utilizing simulations to performing “What If” scenario planning for demand forecasting is a powerful...

The logistical and regulatory challenges associated with clinical trial supply distribution can rise exponentially when certain regions of the world are included. Underestimating the complexity of the logistics involved in the handling of sensitive and highly regulated materials such as clinical supplies has the very real potential...