Articles by Laura Hay

  1. AI Is Only As Good As The Data Behind Your Clinical Trial Supply Chain 9/2/2026

    AI cannot fix bad clinical supply data. Disconnected systems, conflicting inventory and manual workarounds can turn smart forecasting into costly mistakes.

  2. The Last Mile Nobody Talks About: What Really Happens To Unused Clinical Trial Supplies 8/26/2026

    Unused clinical trial supplies present complex logistical and compliance challenges. Learn why returns, reconciliation, and forecasting matter after a study ends.

  3. When Communication Fails, Clinical Supply Risk Grows 8/19/2026

    Communication failures often create bigger risks than logistics disruptions. Learn why early visibility and escalation keep clinical supply chains on track.

  4. Building Stronger Sponsor–Vendor Relationships 8/12/2026

    Strong sponsor-vendor partnerships are built on trust, transparency, and shared goals. Learn how better communication helps teams reduce risk and keep trials on track.

  5. How AI Can Improve Clinical Supply Chain Visibility 8/5/2026

    AI can help clinical supply teams identify risks earlier, improve forecasting, and make faster, more informed decisions before disruptions affect trial continuity.

  6. The Hidden Cost Of Poor Data In Global Supply Chains 7/29/2026

    Poor data does more than create reporting errors. Learn how misaligned RTSM, ERP, and depot systems drive inventory risk, delays, higher costs, and manual work.

  7. How Early Signals Prevent Risk In Clinical Trial Supply Chains 7/22/2026

    Small shifts in forecasts, RTSM behavior, and inventory can reveal future supply risks. Learn how early signals help clinical teams prevent disruptions before they escalate.

  8. Lessons Clinical Supply Chains Can Learn From Freight Audit & Payment 7/15/2026

    Freight audit principles reveal how clinical supply teams can improve visibility, solve root causes, automate wisely, and build stronger, more resilient operations.

  9. The Future Of Clinical Supply Operations: Automation Without Losing Human Expertise 7/8/2026

    Automation is transforming clinical supply operations, but human expertise still drives outcomes. Success comes from combining smart systems with experienced judgment.

  10. Managing Global Programs Across Multiple Stakeholders 7/1/2026

    Global programs succeed less on plans and more on alignment. Governance, communication, and early risk visibility drive execution across complex stakeholder networks today.