Creating Interfaces: Standardization and Harmonization of Digital Chemical and Pharmaceutical Logistics

Join the Virtual Wiley CHEManager Spotlight Event with Miebach Keynote

CHEManager Spotlight is an exclusive event tailored for practitioners and decision-makers in the chemical industry. The upcoming part of this event series delves into the latest trends and innovations in logistics to streamline your operations and drive efficiency.

Miebach will take part in this virtual event with a Keynote of Achim Sponheimer, Partner, Global Head of Industry Pharma and Life Sciences. Below an abstract about his session.

The role of global logistics, particularly supply chain management, has grown significantly in recent years. Once primarily focused on cost-effective and reliable goods distribution, the supply chain has evolved into a critical driver of business success, helping companies stand out in an increasingly competitive market.

In most industries, especially as you move closer to B2C, individualization is a driving force for success. However, the pharmaceutical industry faces a tougher challenge. While it relies heavily on strong standards, these are often internal and rarely align with external frameworks. As a result, the industry finds itself caught in a difficult position, unable to fully embrace individualization or achieve global standardization, leaving it “stuck in the middle.”

Regulatory requirements are just one challenge; internal SOPs and URS often keep the industry tied to internal standards, delaying broader standardization. High product costs, regional variability, liability concerns, and product sensitivity add further complexity.

How can the pharmaceutical sector overcome these barriers?

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