Supply Chain Management: Delivering on the Promise: Building an Effective Supply Chain

As biopharmaceutical companies bring new products to market, they generally focus on clinical development, regulatory submissions, and preparation of the target market. Equally as critical is developing the product's commercial supply network. Thoughtful planning and design of the supply chain during product development significantly impacts not only the efficiency of commercial supply, but also the flexibility required to accommodate lifecycle changes. Ultimately, the right supply chain can help ensure the availability of critical and life-saving products to patients who need them. Conversely, an ill-planned supply chain can increase operating costs, restrict a company's flexibility, and constrain the flow of product to patients.

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