By Nicholas Basta

Dramatic growth tracks the flood of new specialty pharmaceuticals entering the market

Multi-faceted software platforms seek to unify salesforce automation with commercial and compliance activity

Ownership of supply chain data is becoming contentious

Pharma supply chain managers now have options for dealing with cryogenic to room-temperature ranges

Traceability will lead to better pharma supply chains and ultimately, a better social environment

FDA plods along; industry builds out barcode installations, and IT experts pay closer attention to blockchain technology

The pharma industry has a growing number of dependencies on reliable master data

FDA’s delay will not alter industry goals

Industry experts are grappling with the eventual requirement to provide accurate supply-chain traceability

Taking on the breadth of challenges in contract development and manufacturing, globally

Management of controlled room-temperature shipments generates rising demand

Rising tide of specialties lifts most providers’ businesses

The tempo of project work is accelerating to meet deadlines in 2017 and beyond

Managing the physical movement of specialty drugs calls for dedicated services

Dispense As Written

The SP channel continues to grow, with manufacturers looking for more control over access