Pharmaceutical/Biotech

Why Pharma Supply Chains Must Go Digital: Six Questions to Consider

November 21, 2019

If technology-enabled visibility isn’t built into the pharma supply chain today, then manufacturers, distributors, wholesalers, shippers and pharmacies risk significant losses.

Lineage Logistics Announces Acquisition of Emergent Cold

November 19, 2019

SupplyChainBrain

Lineage Logistics Holdings, a provider of temperature-controlled logistics solutions, recently announced it has signed definitive agreements to acquire Emergent Cold.

Direct Spend Management in the Intelligent Digital Supply Chain

November 13, 2019

SAP Ariba

With greater reliance on trading partners, complex supply networks and customer demands, running an intelligent supply chain has never been more vital. Explore the value of linking direct spend sourcing with design, manufacturing and planning processes to build an intelligent digital supply chain.

As Trade War Continues, Pharma Companies Prepare for Alternatives

November 12, 2019

Bill Connell, SCB Contributor

The trade standoff between the U.S. and China has yet to seriously impact the pharmaceutical and life sciences industries. But as neither side shows signs of backing down, and tariffs continue to be levied on virtually every segment, those sectors are preparing for a major supply-chain disruption.

U.S., China Plan Opioid Bust That Could Help Trump Sell Trade Deal

November 6, 2019

Bloomberg

China and the U.S. plan to highlight joint efforts to crack down on fentanyl smuggling, addressing an opioid epidemic that President Trump has asked his counterpart Xi Jinping to help alleviate as part of broader trade talks.

Global Drug Suppliers Challenge FDA as Safety Fears Rise

November 4, 2019

Bloomberg

Regulators want to reduce U.S. dependence on foreign-made pharmaceutical ingredients, as a wave of recalls has raised questions about the safety of the global drug-supply chain.

China Drugmaking Giant Says Cheap Meds Stymie Pharma’s Future

October 24, 2019

Bloomberg

China’s aggressive campaign to bring down drug prices is leading to a “vicious cycle” and will prevent the emergence of a national pharmaceutical champion, said one of the country’s biggest drug makers.

Drone Deliveries From Drugstore Now a Reality in Virginia Town

October 22, 2019

Bloomberg

Alphabet Inc. offshoot Wing, which just received an expanded certification to act as a small air carrier, is starting the nation’s inaugural delivery service via a small civilian aircraft with partners Walgreens and FedEx.

U.K. Businesses’ Brexit Frustration Mounting With the Costs

October 22, 2019

Bloomberg

While most business leaders want to avoid a no-deal departure, continued uncertainty is not much better. With the cliff edge looming, and the prospect of another one in three months if the EU grants Parliament’s request for a further delay, collateral damage is mounting.

Major U.S. Drugstore Chains Pull Zantac Amid Carcinogen Concern

October 1, 2019

Bloomberg

The three major U.S. pharmacy chains are removing versions of the heartburn drug Zantac from store shelves as health regulators investigate a probable carcinogen detected in the popular stomach drugs.

Pharmaceutical/Biotech

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