Lower-cost "biosimilars" are coming to the U.S. Gillian Woollett, chief scientist with Engel & Novitt LLP, discusses the implications for drug companies, supply-chain managers and patients.
Rod Derifield, chief executive officer of Envirocooler LLC, outlines some of the new ideas and technology that providers are deploying to boost efficiencies in the movement of temperature-controlled pharmaceuticals.
A networked transportation management service, in which key supply chain participants share information and visibility through a central hub, is more cost efficient and more effective than traditional transportation management applications, says Alan Dunkerley, vice president of product management at Descartes Systems Group.
The latest news, analysis, trends and solutions regarding electronic data interchange (EDI) and extensible markup language (XML) and their impact on supply chain management. New developments in EDI and XML communication - both formats for exchanging business data - are transforming the way companies operate and allowing them to stay ahead of the competition in their industries. As these solutions continue to evolve, businesses are discovering new ways to increase efficiency and cut costs. Learn how companies around the world are using EDI and XML communication for supply chain optimization.
Subscribe to our Daily Newsletter!
Timely, incisive articles delivered directly to your inbox.