Counterfeit medicines are a serious and growing problem. Some estimates indicate that the global trade in counterfeit drugs approaches $200 billion per year. Globalization and the rise of eCommerce and B2B websites help to facilitate […]

Protecting patients is the obligation of the pharmaceutical industry and is fundamental to our business. Supply Chain Security (SCS) is the prevention, detection, and response to intentional adulteration, theft, counterfeit, and diversion that threaten patient […]

Providing and receiving donated medicines to populations in need through NGO partners can serve as a tremendous benefit to patients who may not otherwise be able to receive them by way of conventional means.   Unfortunately, […]

Introduction:  This white paper reviews the present state of how the pharmaceutical industry maps its upstream raw material supply chain and the associated challenges that accompany it. Specifically, this paper aims to cover the following: […]

About: This tool has been developed in excel document: Tab 1: Cause and Effect Matrix Tab 2: Failure Mode and Effects Analysis. Background of Template: The template was designed to compliment the Upstream Supply Chain […]

About: This tool allows you to map your supply chain. The template has been developed in word document so that you can summarize the material handling steps from manufacture to owner: List each party involved, […]

Purpose and Scope: This white paper reviews the present state, current challenges, and recommended best practices for several upstream supply chain security topics. The “upstream supply chain” refers to any part of the supply chain […]

Introduction and Overview: The distribution and sales of Counterfeit, Unapproved and Diverted Drugs (CUDD) are a global concern for pharmaceutical patients, health care professionals, regulators and manufacturers. Counterfeit drugs are not equivalent to the genuine […]