Pharmaceutical/Biotech

Jeff Bezos Just Did Trump a Big Favor on Drug Pricing

June 29, 2018

Bloomberg

Donald Trump has promised since his presidential campaign to drive down drug prices.

Seven Ways Businesses Can Protect Their Data

June 28, 2018

Michael Lewis

Data has become increasingly valuable to businesses across the world. Following major data breaches from Equifax, Target, Home Depot and Yahoo, along with the recent scandal surrounding Facebook and Cambridge Analytica, businesses are in search of better ways to keep sensitive information secure.

How Amgen Manages Supply-Chain Risk

June 27, 2018

Rod MacLea, Director of Supply Chain, Amgen

To Aggregate or Not to Aggregate: It’s Not Really a Question

June 27, 2018

DMLogic

How to Make Your Supply Chain World Cup Game-Ready

June 26, 2018

Vivek Soneja, SCB Contributor

As a massive horde of soccer fans gather in stadiums across Russia for the World Cup to cheer on their favorite team, one thing is for certain: they’ll be armed with plenty of money to spend. Is your supply chain prepared to serve them?

Trump Tariffs Force Companies to Rework Supply Chains

June 26, 2018

Reuters

From global manufacturers such as Harley-Davidson Inc to small tech startups, companies are scrambling to rework supply chains built for an era of stable, open trade policy that is now under threat.

How A.I. Can Help Logistics Companies Steer Clear of Data-Quality Roadblocks

June 25, 2018

Anna Shaposhnikova

Since its inception, the internet has been a souped-up, digital version of the global logistics system. It has seamlessly connected parties across the world, allowing them to transport information in the form of data to anyone, anywhere — only without the trucks, boats or planes required of traditional logistics. In its early days, the internet even earned itself the name “information superhighway” as a fitting tribute to the industry.

Trump’s Fix for Postal Service: Privatize It

June 25, 2018

The Wall Street Journal

The Trump administration is proposing to restructure the U.S. Postal Service with an eye to taking it private, a step it said would cut costs and give the financially burdened agency greater flexibility in adjusting to the digital age.

Automotive Manufacturer Eliminates Supply Chain Damage Using Impact Monitoring System

June 22, 2018

Challenge: A major international automotive manufacturer was experiencing a high rate of supply chain damage. The component racks which held car parts during transit had passed impact and vibration testing, but shipments were still arriving damaged. With no way to tell what was causing the damage, the automotive company had to get creative.

U.S. Manufacturing Output Fell in May by the Most Since 2014

June 20, 2018

Industryweek

U.S. factory production fell in May by the most since January 2014, weighed down by fewer truck assemblies and still consistent with a steady outlook for manufacturing, new Federal Reserve data shows.

Pharmaceutical/Biotech

The latest supply-chain news, analysis, trends and tools for executives in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries. Learn how pharmaceutical and biotech companies and their suppliers around the world are managing the flow of products across all channels of the enterprise. Experts sound off on forecasting and demand planning, supply-chain visibility, logistics outsourcing, inventory optimization, transportation management, warehouse management, supply-chain security, corporate social responsibility and more.