Clinical Supply Logistic Articles

61. Clinical Trials: Envisioning A Future Where Technology Expedites Your Investigational Product's Labeling & Shipment 10/14/2021

    When you assess other industries and companies like Amazon, Tesla, and Coca Cola, each has a commanding use of innovation and technology to ensure they have what they need, when they need it, and that how it gets from pick-to-pack is swift and error-free. Some clinical trials operatives may say, “but they are not required to follow the GMPs” or “we work in a highly regulated industry.” To those, I say: that's an excuse. 

62. How AstraZeneca's Clinical Trials Procurement Team Adapted To The Pandemic's Demands 10/7/2021

    The pandemic has tested AstraZeneca’s Global Operations organization to ensure clinical trials continue. As a function, procurement plays a key role across this supply chain, with a strong emphasis on assuring supply of product on time and with solid service by third-party suppliers to respond to any shifts in demand. Here's how AstraZeneca's procurement team successfully adapted.

63. The 5 Pillars Of Clinical Trial Material Management 2/25/2020

    Ensuring that enough study drug supplies are available at study sites is a requirement of every clinical trial. This article discusses five fundamental tools and techniques for effective planning, execution, monitoring, and inventory control of clinical trial material from the manufacturing, packaging, and distribution perspectives.