Thought Leadership

Global pharmaceutical outsourcing has become increasingly prevalent, but is creating a complex and risky supply chain environment that has pharmaceutical and life sciences executives on high alert. A major study co-sponsored by PwC indicates there are forces driving the industry to develop a supply chain that is more extended, globally dispersed and virtual. However, the ability to control the safety, efficacy and effectiveness of products will continue to be a challenge until the industry implements systems that can provide real time, global visibility into the supply chain, including practices and information from suppliers, distributors, shippers, and contract manufacturers.

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