Pharmaceutical/Biotech

Drug-Plant Inspections Ebbed as Tainted Pills Flowed to U.S.

December 11, 2019

Inspections of foreign drug manufacturers by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration have fallen in recent years despite increasing worry about the safety and quality of generic medications, congressional investigators said.

Merck Cyberattack’s $1.3 Billion Question: Was It an Act of War?

December 4, 2019

Bloomberg

Until recently, the big worry associated with cyberattacks was data loss. The NotPetya strike shows how a few hundred lines of malicious code can bring a company to its knees.

The ‘Modern’ Factory Remains a Dream for Many Manufacturers

November 25, 2019

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

When it comes to running the modern-day factory, there’s a yawning gap between theory and reality.

Trade War Threatens Tech Sectors in China and Silicon Valley

November 21, 2019

Bloomberg

Among the dangers are a decline in cross-border investment, disruption in the supply chain and decreased collaboration in fields like artificial intelligence, wireless technology and cancer research.

Direct Spend Management in the Intelligent Digital Supply Chain

November 13, 2019

SAP Ariba

With greater reliance on trading partners, complex supply networks and customer demands, running an intelligent supply chain has never been more vital. Explore the value of linking direct spend sourcing with design, manufacturing and planning processes to build an intelligent digital supply chain.

As Trade War Continues, Pharma Companies Prepare for Alternatives

November 12, 2019

Bill Connell, SCB Contributor

The trade standoff between the U.S. and China has yet to seriously impact the pharmaceutical and life sciences industries. But as neither side shows signs of backing down, and tariffs continue to be levied on virtually every segment, those sectors are preparing for a major supply-chain disruption.

U.S., China Plan Opioid Bust That Could Help Trump Sell Trade Deal

November 6, 2019

Bloomberg

China and the U.S. plan to highlight joint efforts to crack down on fentanyl smuggling, addressing an opioid epidemic that President Trump has asked his counterpart Xi Jinping to help alleviate as part of broader trade talks.

Global Drug Suppliers Challenge FDA as Safety Fears Rise

November 4, 2019

Bloomberg

Regulators want to reduce U.S. dependence on foreign-made pharmaceutical ingredients, as a wave of recalls has raised questions about the safety of the global drug-supply chain.

China Drugmaking Giant Says Cheap Meds Stymie Pharma’s Future

October 24, 2019

Bloomberg

China’s aggressive campaign to bring down drug prices is leading to a “vicious cycle” and will prevent the emergence of a national pharmaceutical champion, said one of the country’s biggest drug makers.

Drone Deliveries From Drugstore Now a Reality in Virginia Town

October 22, 2019

Bloomberg

Alphabet Inc. offshoot Wing, which just received an expanded certification to act as a small air carrier, is starting the nation’s inaugural delivery service via a small civilian aircraft with partners Walgreens and FedEx.