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Vulnerabilities of the Global Supply Chains of Medicine

Vulnerabilities of the Global Supply Chains of Medicine

The availability of  medicines has been a longstanding concern in the EU. The root causes of  shortages are multifactorial, with challenges identified along the entire pharmaceutical value chain, from quality and manufacturing problems to industry’s competitiveness. In particular, shortages of medicines can result from supply chain disruptions and vulnerabilities affecting ... Read More
An Overview of Supply Chain Management in Pharmaceutical Industry

An Overview of Supply Chain Management in Pharmaceutical Industry

Supply chain management is the successful management and planning of all supply chain activities that take place in a business. This can include logistics, sourcing and product development. Its aim to gain competitive advantages and customer satisfaction with better use of assets and resources. The coordination of daily information about ... Read More
Major Challenges in Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Management

Major Challenges in Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Management

The pharmaceutical supply chain constantly face many challenges that have to reduce for maintaining smooth supply of materials. It has become more complex because it involves the life-saving interest of human being and requires the participation of different stakeholders such as wholesalers, distributors, pharmaceutical manufacturers, customers, information service providers and ... Read More
Supply Chain Security Risks in Pharmaceutical Industry

Supply Chain Security Risks in Pharmaceutical Industry

Supply chain security refers to the protection of a company’s supply chain from various risks and threats that could disrupt or compromise the flow of goods, information, and services within the supply chain network. Supply Chain Security Includes Physical Security: This involves safeguarding physical assets, such as warehouses, transportation vehicles, and ... Read More
Quality Agreement Guidelines and Template

Quality Agreement Guidelines and Template

One of the biggest issues facing the pharmaceutical industry and patients today is quality, integrity and security of the pharmaceutical supply chain, preventing contamination (adulteration) and eliminating counterfeits. A suitable Supplier Qualification Program has hence to be implemented by each user of purchased APIs (or intermediates). A major element of ... Read More
Vendor Qualification in Pharmaceutical Industry

Vendor Qualification in Pharmaceutical Industry

The primary step for Manufacturing is to ensure that API (Drug Substance) Vendor Qualification is complied to manufacture a FDF- Finished Dosage Form / Formulation (Drug Product) which confirms the Product Quality. The same fundamental is applicable to API for which Key Starting Material (KSM) is sourced for API manufacturing. ... Read More