Articles by Laura Hay

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. Building Resilient Clinical Supply Chains In An Era Of Global Disruption 6/24/2026

    Clinical supply chains face escalating global disruptions, demanding predictive intelligence, end-to-end visibility and agile coordination to protect patients and trials.

  9. Addressing Reverse Logistics In Clinical Supply Chains: Turning Complexity Into Strategic Advantage 6/17/2026

    Reverse logistics is reshaping clinical trials by unlocking visibility, reducing waste, and improving forecasting across global supply chains and patient-focused operation

  10. Achieving Forecasting And Inventory Agility In Modern Clinical Supply Chains 6/10/2026

    As enrollment shifts, protocols evolve, and studies expand globally, agile forecasting and inventory strategies help ensure product availability while reducing waste.