Supply Chain

Supply chain to supply ‘cycle’: TrakCel CEO talks cell and gene therapies tracking

14-Aug-2019 By Vassia Barba

The increasing number of cell and gene therapies in clinical development is evolving the supply chain into a ‘supply cycle,’ says TrakCel CEO, with service providers being called to maintain control under pressure.

On the industrialization of cell and gene therapy manufacturing: No scale without a seamless supply chain

14-Aug-2019 By Maggie Lynch

The cell and gene therapy industry cannot grow without a ‘standardized, systematized, industrialized foundation,’ according to experts from Lonza and Vineti, which have teamed up to advance a ‘vein-to-vein’ delivery network.

Pfizer, Biogen-led blockchain project demonstrates proof-of-concept in pursuit of a better supply chain

14-Aug-2019 By Melissa Fassbender

The multi-stakeholder group is developing a blockchain-powered platform to increase transparency and collaboration in the clinical trial supply chain – and has successfully completed a proof-of-concept project, now looking to next steps.

Cryoport sees no slowdown ahead: ‘The wind continues to be at our back’

14-Aug-2019 By Melissa Fassbender

The temperature-controlled logistics company expects demand to continue, with long-term plans to build out its bioservices operations – and a ‘revolutionary’ cryogenic storage system in the works.

Is ‘lack of control’ in supply chains the root cause of API impurities?

07-Aug-2019 By Maggie Lynch

API recalls have sparked discussion on the development of impurities during manufacturing and the ways in which risks can be mitigated, according to an industry expert.

Marken adds Japanese courier to global lineup

05-Aug-2019 By Melissa Fassbender

Marken acquires PCX International in Japan, bolstering its presence locally to provide ‘more expansive’ services to the company’s clinical clients.

Lonza, Vineti team up to address risks in the ‘vein-to-vein’ supply chain

01-Aug-2019 By Maggie Lynch

Lonza enters a partnership with Vineti to advance its ‘vein-to-vein’ delivery network, creating an end-to-end ordering and manufacturing process in support of cell and gene therapy development.

As ‘transformational’ as the internet: Alten adds blockchain initiative

11-Jul-2019 By Maggie Lynch

Alten Calsoft Labs launches its first initiative for blockchain through its scalable clinical trial platform BioPharma Ledger to address life sciences processes using BlockApps middleware.

Viral vector manufacturing collaboration generates ‘tangible value’

27-Jun-2019 By Vassia Barba & Maggie Lynch

Cobra and Symbiosis announce the completion of their collaboration on viral vector development and manufacturing, supported by £1.9m Innovate UK grant.

Signant Health CEO talks investments and growth opportunities a year after CRF, Bracket merger

24-Jun-2019 By Melissa Fassbender

CRF Bracket – newly-rebranded as Signant Health – is looking to build momentum around eConsent, rethink the patient’s connection to the supply chain, and build out a stronger analytics platform, says CEO.

An ‘immutable record’: Blockchain pilot program to establish security frameworks

18-Jun-2019 By Maggie Lynch

To investigate blockchain processes and make distribution information retrieval more efficient, the FDA tapped big name companies for a supply chain security pilot program.

KD Pharma adds to omega-3 API production supply chain with UK site

04-Jun-2019 By Maggie Lynch

KD Pharma adds manufacturing site in Seal Sands, UK, to manufacture omega-3-based intermediates for use in API production.

Marken taps into innovations to smooth clinical trial supply chain

21-May-2019 By Maggie Lynch

Marken executive says there is no such thing as a perfect clinical trial supply chain but with strategic planning and innovations there are opportunities to better serve the research industry.

Wasdell acquisition to support outsourced supply chain in Europe

20-May-2019 By Maggie Lynch

Wasdell Group has acquired specialist manufacturer and packager, Honeywood Limited in an aim to build its manufacturing and packaging capacity in the UK to support European supply chain.

‘Flexibility, agility and quality assurance’: Advantages of continuous manufacturing

10-Apr-2019 By Maggie Lynch

Continuous manufacturing gives agility to the supply chain that the industry did not previously have, according to a principal scientist Janssen.

Digoxin API supply secured through acquisition

26-Mar-2019 By Maggie Lynch

C2 Pharma acquires digoxin API product portfolio from Noblius to secure supply of the ingredient, after disruption of the supply of the API for a number of years.

N-Side launches new clinical trial supply chain software

19-Mar-2019 By Melissa Fassbender

The global software consulting company N-Side recently launched an end-to-end clinical trial supply chain management solution to enable “agile” decision making and reduce drug waste.

‘Simply unacceptable’: FDA warns against illegitimate opioids

18-Feb-2019 By Maggie Lynch

The FDA issued a warning letter to McKesson for violations concerning a possible distribution of illegitimate opioid products while calling for action in securing the supply chain from illegitimate medications, especially opioids.

FDA secures supply chain with pilot program testing tech

12-Feb-2019 By Maggie Lynch

US FDA initiates a pilot project testing innovations in an aim to inform the development of the tracking and verification systems going into effect with the DCSA in 2023.

Corex opens new clinical trial logistics hub in Ukraine

07-Feb-2019 By Maggie Lynch

Corex will expand to additional markets after opening a new clinical trial logistics hub in Ukraine.

Sharp’s relocation: ‘Reduces the risks, costs, and supply chain complexity’

04-Feb-2019 By Maggie Lynch

Sharp completes its relocation to its $23m facility in Pennsylvania after making additional investments to integrate services at the site.

Cognate to collaborate on cell thawing platform to improve product reliability

29-Jan-2019 By Maggie Lynch

The US-based CDMO Cognate intends to collaborate with Astero to provide access to the latter’s cell thawing platform to improve product quality in clinical manufacturing and establish a center of innovation.

LabConnect’s GSPN could lower sample preparation risk

24-Jan-2019 By Maggie Lynch

The new service from LabConnect, a central laboratory and support services provider, offers a global solution for sample preparation and processing requirements.

Lonza, Takeda reach regulatory milestone in oncology tie-up

17-Jan-2019 By Maggie Lynch

Lonza provided development, manufacturing, and clinical packaging services for Takeda’s Alunbrig, which has received EMA marketing authorization.

Clinigen establishes ‘on-demand’ clinical trial supply chain

14-Jan-2019 By Maggie Lynch

Clinigen’s newly announced business, Clinical Trial Service, will establish an on-demand supply chain for clinical trials and extends agreement with its partner Accord.

Almac expands neo-antigen peptide manufacturing

02-Jan-2019 By Maggie Lynch

Almac announced it has increased its supply of neo-antigen peptides for individualized cancer treatments with the addition of another stream of GMP manufacturing.

World Courier making multi-million dollar tech investment

21-Nov-2018 By Maggie Lynch

World Courier has made a multimillion-dollar investment in its supply chain technology to help meet the expanding needs of the pharmaceutical industry.

Blockchain could solve many challenges facing the clinical trials process: Analyst

20-Nov-2018 By Melissa Fassbender

Blockchain provides real-time visibility into the entire clinical trial supply chain and has the potential to solve several of the industry’s biggest challenges.

Quotient expands Reading facility tripling GMP capacity

15-Nov-2018 By Maggie Lynch

Quotient Sciences expanded its formulation development and clinical trial manufacturing operations at its Reading, UK facility.

PCI continues expanding its offerings with new additions at Rockford clinical site

14-Nov-2018 By Maggie Lynch

PCI Pharma Services is expanding its clinical site in Rockford, IL – following a string of acquisitions and expansions to help meet an increased demand for services

Catalent investing $2.5m in new China-based clinical supply facility

14-Nov-2018 By Melissa Fassbender

The new 30,000 square-foot facility is expected to employ 100 people and will double Catalent’s total clinical storage capacity in China.

How to secure the clinical supply chain in the face of a natural disaster

13-Nov-2018 By Melissa Fassbender

To manage the supply chain challenges faced by natural disasters, experts say to expect the unexpected – ensuring a strong shipping strategy is in place with temperature control and robust management.

Supply chain summed up: Innovations, partnerships, and deals in 2018

13-Nov-2018 By Maggie Lynch

Supply chain companies have been busy in 2018. Here, we're wrapping up some of the big moves made over the last year.

Direct-to-patient clinical trials face new logistical challenges

13-Nov-2018 By Melissa Fassbender

Tracking the chain of custody for trial kits and ensuring patient data blinding – in compliance with HIPPA and GDPR – are among the unique logistical challenges to direct-to-patient clinical trials.

With numerous product handoffs, immuno-oncology trials require a tight-knit supply chain

13-Nov-2018 By Melissa Fassbender

Immuno-oncology clinical trials are fundamentally different from traditional oncology studies as it pertains to logistics, and require close coordination across several stakeholders, says CRO.

Clarkston and 4G Clinical partner to better clinical trial operations

08-Oct-2018 By Maggie Lynch

The companies announced a partnership to integrate 4G’s technology with Clarkston’s clinical supply chain services in an aim to enrich clinical trial strategy and operations.

New provider on the block: Experic marks launch with plans to build cGMP facility targeting small to mid-sized customers

03-Oct-2018 By Melissa Fassbender

The pharmaceutical supply services provider Experic has marked its official launch with plans to construct its headquarters at a newly leased Class A research, manufacturing, and packaging facility.

Aucta and Catalent enter commercial supply agreement

20-Sep-2018 By Maggie Lynch

Aucta and Catalent entered a commercial supply agreement for vigabatrin to employ Catalent’s new drug packaging technology.

Looking to the future of a safe supply chain

17-Sep-2018 By Ben Hargreaves

in-PharmaTechnologist (IPT) speaks to Ettore Cucchetti (EC), CEO of ACGI, about how the biopharma industry is adapting to the threat of counterfeit medicine and how he expects the industry will adopt further measures beyond those stipulated in the EU...

Clinical trial boom boosts Cryoport revenues 59% in Q2 2018

21-Aug-2018 By Melissa Fassbender

Cryoport is supporting a record number of clinical trials driven by rapid growth in regenerative medicine – a space that will continue to grow and outpace the pharmaceutical industry, says CCO.

Tjoapack launches postponement packaging service

16-Aug-2018 By Maggie Lynch

Tjoapack launched a postponement packaging service to address supply chain challenges.

Marken expands in India with sixth branch to open 2018

21-Dec-2017 By Flora Southey

Marken has announced it will open a new branch in Ahmedabad, and expand into larger offices in Hyderabad and Delhi, India.

AAPS 2017

Smart devices to address unmet needs across pharma supply chain

30-Nov-2017 By Melissa Fassbender

There are several opportunities for the industry to introduce connectivity into the pharmaceutical supply chain, but a one size fits all solution will likely not be the answer, says Novartis head.

Dude where’s my CAR-T? Personalised meds need personalised logistics, says TrakCel

01-Sep-2017 By Dan Stanton

After receiving approval Kymriah, Novartis must prove it can handle the supply chain complexities of manufacturing high-value and time-sensitive CAR-T cell therapies, says logistics firm TrakCel.

Manufacturers, wholesalers or 3PLs? US FDA guidance looks to define supply chain roles

24-Aug-2017 By Dan Stanton

The US FDA has released draft guidelines to identify trading partners in the pharma supply chain in accordance with the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA).

Q&A with the 'Medical Futurist'

'If only everyone's supply chain was as regulated and secure as pharma’s'

05-Jun-2017 By Dan Stanton

3D printing, augmented reality and deep learning algorithms will shape the future of the pharmaceutical supply chain says Dr Bertalan Mesko, the Medical Futurist.

Kezzler's serialization tech tracks SGS supply chains with 'digital DNA'

08-May-2017 By Flora Southey

SGS has signed a strategic alliance with serialization tech firm Kezzler AS to increase monitoring of its customers’ supply chains.

Providers consolidate as VWR acquires MESM

11-Apr-2017 By Melissa Fassbender

VWR has acquired MESM in order to provide customers with end-to-end product and supply chain solutions.

Almac launches pod for GDP, temperature-controlled shipping

10-May-2016 By Melissa Fassbender

The contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) launched its new Almac Pod™ service solution to safeguard customer’s products.

Supply chain fraud continues to plague companies, poll says

05-Apr-2016 By Melissa Fassbender

For the third year in a row, about 30% of Deloitte poll respondents say their companies experienced supply chain fraud, waste, or abuse in the previous year.