The new law signed by President Obama clearly establishes the Third Party Logistics’ role in the pharmaceutical supply chain. The Drug Quality and Security Act also institutes written standards to be followed by everyone in the drug supply chain, but this is the first time it has been set at a federal level.
What to Expect When Moving From SAP Business Suite to SAP S/4 HANA
A question we at Blue Harbors frequently hear from clients considering the move to SAP S/4 HANA is,“what should I expect from the migration – how difficult/time-consuming/expensive is it?”
Key Customer Benefits of SAP S/4HANA
In February, SAP announced the launch of SAP S/4HANA, which allows enterprises to connect with the Internet of Things – connecting enterprise-level applications with a host of mobile devices being used in today’s manufacturing and transportation facilities. Users can now access any data from anywhere inside or outside their facility in real-time and make decisions on the […]
Is Your Drug Supply Chain Ready for 2017?
As of November 2013, United States government agencies are working to establish a wide-ranging track and trace system to aid in supervising pharmaceuticals throughout the drugs’ production and distribution. A majority of these proposals are set to become law in 2017 and each organization in every part of the pharmaceutical supply chain will be required […]
Drive Your Performance Chain with Lessons from the Animal Kingdom
It’s survival of the fittest in the dog eat dog world of the jungle out there. We use animal and nature metaphors to describe our lives, and they seem especially appropriate in business today. We are all searching for ways to do everything faster, more efficiently, better, and beat the competition. In the animal kingdom, […]
Get Real-Time Access to Customer Data with SAP CRM
SAP transferred its business-critical CRM system to SAP CRM run by SAP HANA through a project that was completed in record time, making the company itself the first customer to go live with the new solution. On March 5, 2013, SAP announced its SAP CRM (Customer Relationship Management) had gone live.
California E-Pedigree: How Automation Aids the Pharma Supply Chain
The new DQSA Track and Trace law is going to affect all pharmaceutical supply chains to prevent product counterfeiting. By the end of the year, the track and trace law will require that at least 50-percent of all pharmaceuticals in the United States be tracked down to individual bottles.
“Made in America” Initiatives Draw Students to Manufacturing Industry
Because domestically made products are becoming increasingly more desired by consumers, there is restored focus in bringing manufacturing jobs back to the U.S. One such company, The Rodon Group, announced a “Cheaper than China” campaign to renew focus on their American made products and within two years saw a 30% increase in sales.
“No Greatness Without Goodness”: Lessons in Supply Chain, Disability & Analytics
Randy Lewis recently retired from the pharmaceutical giant, Walgreens, with his most recent position was SVP of Supply Chain & Logistics. Throughout his 20 year employment with Walgreens, Lewis rallied for more employment for those with disabilities and earned himself, as well as his company, much recognition for this support. In March 2011, Lewis shared […]
Is Your Supply Chain Prepared for “Globalization 2.0”?
In the last year or so, there has been a lot of talk surrounding China and its place in the global market. Many companies are finding ways to bring offshored Chinese jobs back to the United States, dubbed “re-shoring”, “on-shoring”, or “right-shoring” by those involved in this corporate movement.
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