Criteria To Use When Choosing A Supply Chain Partner

By Greg Keizer

The pressures placed on your pharmaceutical supply chain continues to evolve and intensify and the importance of effectively managing the logistics is even more critical to your clinical trial’s success. Without a smooth-running, process-driven, compliant and adaptable supply chain, the quality, delivery, safety and potentially overall effectiveness of your drug can be compromised.

But, how do you find the right partner who will serve as your trusted link between the lab and the patient? Do your research and establish a deep and open relationship with an organization who can provide expertise throughout the process — from packaging to temperature management to storage and distribution — while at the same time focusing on speed, efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

But, where do you start? You can begin by asking the following questions to evaluate the supply chain partner who will best suit your needs.