Pharmaceutical/Biotech

Dental Supplies Company Exemplifies Digital Transformation Through Cloud, Mobile, IoT

June 16, 2016

You probably don't think of Henry Schein as a technology company. In fact, you probably don't think of Henry Schein at all. At No. 268 on the Fortune 500, it is one of the least known names on the list, in the most mundane of businesses - wholesaling supplies to dentists. But Henry Schein has managed to place itself at the center of a technological revolution. It has turned its dull-as-mouthwash catalogue business into the leading platform for digital dentistry, and increasingly for other medical practices.

The Compliance Map Launches Country-of-Origin Tracking Tool

June 15, 2016

The Compliance Map

The Compliance Map, a developer of environmental-compliance software, has launched the Compliance Map Origin Determination Module.

How Companies Are Tackling the Challenge of Risk Management

June 14, 2016

Bob Bowman, Managing Editor, SupplyChainBrain

End-to-End Supply Chain Strategy Drives Significant Business Results

June 13, 2016

Challenge: A large electronics company tripled in size in part because of more than 100 acquisitions; this company lacked visibility across their hundreds of factories and distribution centers.

China Inches Closer to Tougher Oversight on Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

June 10, 2016

FiercePharma

China's efforts in good manufacturing practice certification in 2015 showed a continued shift toward warning letters even as the overall number of reviewed applications fell by more than half.

Investment Urged in Tracking Technologies to Protect Consumers From Food-borne Illnesses

June 10, 2016

IDC Retail Insights

One in six Americans get food-borne diseases each year with 3,000 of those cases resulting in death. Food and beverage retailers are strategizing to avoid such risks for consumers while keeping their profit margins intact. A report from IDC urges them to invest in tracking and other technologies.

Air Canada Cargo Uses RFID Technology to Monitor Shipments

June 9, 2016

RFID Journal

Air Canada Cargo is in the process of deploying an ultrahigh-frequency RFID solution to manage shipments as they move through its five hubs, or when they enter or leave one of the larger cargo-transfer stations it operates around the world.

Ryder Unveils New Commercial Vehicle-Lease Options

June 8, 2016

Ryder System Inc.

Ryder System, Inc. has launched two new commercial vehicle-lease products.

Merck Suffers Drug Supply Interruption Headache - Again

June 8, 2016

FiercePharma

Merck & Co. is facing another supply interruption for its ovulation-stimulating hormone Follistim, and like the supply lapse from several years ago, Merck has little to say.

Avnet, ASU Team Up to Launch Innovation Lab

June 7, 2016

Avnet Inc.

Avnet Inc. has entered into a partnership with Arizona State University and its Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering to create the Avnet Innovation Lab.

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.