Articles should feature key components and financial impact of supply and distribution chains. Topics focus on the systems required to control and automate the receipt, storage, and dispensation of raw and packaging materials, as well as storage and distribution of finished products. Other topics could include materials management, operational economics, and warehouse and distribution management.

Key activities for strategic business continuity planning for preventing drug shortages
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Business Continuity Planning to Prevent Drug Shortages
As noted in the ISPE Drug Shortages Prevention Plan,International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering. “ISPE Drug Shortages Prevention Plan: A Holistic View for Root Cause to Prevention.” October 2014. https://ispe.org/DrugShortagesPreventionPlan business continuity planning is a powerful,...
Figure 1: A global supply scenario with cross-country and cross-cultural interfaces
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Operational Risk Management in Global Supply Scenarios
The current regulatory framework in the pharmaceutical industry places pressure on marketing authorization holders (MAHs) to demonstrate quality oversight, and a systematic risk management process is a prerequisite for avoiding compliance and productivity pitfalls. This article focuses on options...
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Sustainability & the Life Sciences Industry: A Global Introduction
In this issue of Pharmaceutical Engineering®, we address an array of sustainability topics. This article surveys topics that will likely have a significant global impact on the way we conduct our business over the coming decade. We trace some history of sustainability in the life sciences industry...
Key activities for strategic business continuity planning for preventing drug shortages
Online Exclusives
Business Continuity Planning to Prevent Drug Shortages
As noted in the ISPE Drug Shortages Prevention Plan,International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering. “ISPE Drug Shortages Prevention Plan: A Holistic View for Root Cause to Prevention.” October 2014. https://ispe.org/DrugShortagesPreventionPlan business continuity planning is a powerful,...
Figure 1: A global supply scenario with cross-country and cross-cultural interfaces
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Operational Risk Management in Global Supply Scenarios
The current regulatory framework in the pharmaceutical industry places pressure on marketing authorization holders (MAHs) to demonstrate quality oversight, and a systematic risk management process is a prerequisite for avoiding compliance and productivity pitfalls. This article focuses on options...
Sustainability & the Life Sciences Industry: A Global Introduction cover
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Sustainability & the Life Sciences Industry: A Global Introduction
In this issue of Pharmaceutical Engineering®, we address an array of sustainability topics. This article surveys topics that will likely have a significant global impact on the way we conduct our business over the coming decade. We trace some history of sustainability in the life sciences industry...
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Ten Frequently Asked Questions about Serialization
To meet the EU serialization deadline on 9 February 2019, pharmaceutical companies and their contractors have had to reorganize their manufacturing lines and logistics to ensure compliance with the EU’s Falsified Medicines Directive (FMD) of 2011 and the EU Commission Delegated Regulation 2016/161...
Identifying Global Themes in Clinical Study Participants’
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Identifying Global Themes in Clinical Study Participants’
This article examines patient preferences in one facet of clinical research: the experience related to the use of investigational medicinal products (IMPs). As patients have become more involved and informed in their healthcare choices, the “voice of the patient” has been increasingly incorporated...
Supply Chains Dramatic Changes Ahead
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Pharma Supply Chains: Dramatic Changes Ahead
Biopharmaceutical supply chains are undergoing dramatic changes that will affect the design and operation of the facilities of the future. Predominant among these is the shift away from primary care to specialty products and personalized medicine, and from large-scale production of low-value small...
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Indian Serialization Mandate & The US Supply Chain
India is a worldwide leader in drug manufacturing, producing 10% of global pharmaceuticals, with 2016–2017 exports valued at $16.4 billion.RxGPS: The Alliance for Global Pharmaceutical Serialization. "Implementing India's Drug Serialization and Traceability Requirements to Advance Patient Safety...
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An Introduction to Predictive Maintenance
Much has been published on advantages of predictive maintenance, yet many do not realize that it is a tool to help achieve their facility's goals and objectives. If you need to convince management of the need for PredM, this article contains information that you can use as an "elevator speech."
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Mastering the Art of Supply Chain Management
Michael Schmitz is Vice President, Planning and Logistics, of Vetter Pharma- Fertigung GmbH & Co. KG. In this position he is focused on logistics operations, production resources, OEE measures and customer service levels,...
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Regulatory Changes Affecting Pharma Supply Chain
The global nature of the supply chain has meant that pharmaceutical manufacturers have to adhere to a hodgepodge of regulations in the diverse regions in which they operate. Efforts to harmonize standards and inspection procedures between countries...