CLINICAL SUPPLY & LOGISTICS

WINTER 2012

Supply chain management and packaging design in clinical trial efficiencies

Almac is a leading provider of global supply chain management services to the pharmaceutical industry. Here, it explains how superior supply chain management can lead to enhanced efficiencies.
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High flexibility, low TCO

As clinical trials grow in size, there is a growing demand for automated packaging solutions. But, with a vast array of dosages and requirements, running all formats on the same machine is far from a straightforward task. Christoph Hammer, CTO of Dividella, explains how the company's packaging machines can respond flexibly to these requirements.
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Global reach

The clinical trials supply market is becoming increasingly complex. Robert Donnell, head of business development at Durbin, talks to Clinical Trials Insight about the company's network of global suppliers and tailoring sourcing plans for sponsors.
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The PDF data logger revolution

All-in-one PDF data loggers from ELPRO are providing new ways of monitoring temperature within the supply chain.
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Ahead of the game

In line with the globalisation of the pharmaceutical sector, which has seen regulatory levels rise accordingly, an opportunity has arisen for transportation and logistics providers. Leading the way, FedEx Express offers a range of shipping, packaging and monitoring services that are predicated on flexibility, visibility and reliability, as Carlo Novi, managing director - sales for healthcare solutions, explains.
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Supply for your supply chain

Pressures are mounting on clinical trial supply chains. Ariette van Strien of Marken discusses the new logistical challenges faced by pharmaceutical companies with Jack Wittels, and outlines the solutions available.
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Your Expert Global Clinical Trials Courier

PDP is a global specialist clinical trial courier solely dedicated to the life science sectors. With over 20 years' experience, their express distribution service specializes in mitigating supply chain risk and offers proactive and predictive interaction when transporting clients' valuable, time and temperature critical shipments to challenging geographies. 'Quality', so demanded by life science professionals, is also at the heart of PDP's business model, reflected in global ISO accreditation, a standard to which all the network offices work too.
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Temperature check for pharmaceutical supply chains

Temperature monitors in drug shipments are often misconceived as little more than safety measures. Niclas Ohlsson, CEO of TSS, explains how they can be used to save pharmaceutical companies money and considers the future applications for this developing technology.
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SUMMER 2012

Benefits of smart blister packaging in clinical trials

Undocumented dosing non-adherence in drug development results in poor-quality data or even the failure of the trial. Ward Smith, director of marketing at Keystone Folding Box Company explains how smart packaging can provide real-time information for accurate data capture.
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How packaging design can affect material need and complexity of the IVR

In today's rapidly growing global drug development market, pharmaceutical and biotech companies are constantly faced with the challenge of delivering drugs to market faster. With tight timelines and limited study budgets, the sponsor organisations are reaching out to experts like Almac to manage their supply chain and flawlessly deliver their drug to market.
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Avinex

AVINEX - is an international group of companies established in 2005, operating in medical and pharmaceutical logistics, especially, in the clinical trials support.
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Comparator sourcing in a global world

With globalisation complicating the delivery of clinical trials, having a truly international sourcing company has become essential. Robert Donnell, head of business development at Durbin, talks to Clinical Trials Insight about the value of global suppliers and the importance of price transparency and ethical partnerships.
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Benefits of smart blister packaging in clinical trials

Undocumented dosing non-adherence in drug development results in poor-quality data or even the failure of the trial. Ward Smith, director of marketing at Keystone Folding Box Company explains how smart packaging can provide real-time information for accurate data capture.
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Tailor-made biological sampling kits

Through the acquisition of a new production facility, Marken has further enhanced its depot network and increased its global reach. Gerit Offenhauser, who manages the facility, explains how this strategic partnership between Marken and LabCorp fuses together their logistical and kit-building strengths.
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Secure your sample shipments

When transporting samples, it is imperative that items are moved in accordance with a variety of regulations, and that the method of transportation retains the samples' integrity. Abbes Kacimi, cold chain expertise manager at Sofrigam, explains how the Clinibox range of packaging can ensure the safe transit of controlled substances.
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The successful cool chain

Qualified thermal packaging is an essential element in the successful delivery of critical temperature-controlled pharmaceutical products that must traverse the globe. Equally important, explains World Courier, is the worldwide handling of each shipment by qualified and experienced personnel.
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SUMMER 2013

Flexibility, visibility, control

The healthcare industry relies on an efficient supply chain. Any delays or disruption could be costly and affect lives. With 30 years' experience,
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Practice makes perfect

Good practice compliance is becoming more important during the transportation of investigational products, but meeting all the necessary regulations can prove a complex task.
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