Mastering The Extended Clinical Supply Chain Whitepaper: Strategic Advantages For Clinical Trials

The core of any good clinical supply chain system is a supply management system that addresses all of the nuances of clinical supplies. Although Clinical Supply Management is often considered a back-office business unit for a sponsor, it is almost always on the critical path of the drug development process.

The efficient, accurate and timely delivery of material to the investigators is critical for a successful clinical trial. Given that cost plays a key role in the drug development process, sponsor companies are attempting to minimize their investments by outsourcing many of their activities to vendors. As more and more vendors become involved, it becomes crucial for the sponsors to properly plan, manage and control the activities occurring between the contractors and the sponsor.

By having full control of their data and the necessary tools in place to plan and manage the flow of materials between the vendors and investigators, sponsor companies are able to realize a possible strategic advantage over their competitors.