Oyku Ilgar is a marketer, blogger, and podcaster in the area of ERP and Digital Supply Chain at SAP.
Some pharma companies are facing immense pressure to ramp up production to meet soaring demand for anti-obesity drugs while maintaining drug efficacy and safety standards. This dual pressure brings quality issues to the forefront as a primary cause of drug shortages.that the ongoing IV fluid shortage has been exacerbated by damage from Hurricane Helene to a North Carolina manufacturing plant, which produces about 60% of the IV fluids used in U.S. hospitals.
Let’s say a manufacturer anticipates potential shortages by analyzing current stock levels of active ingredients; this allows them to adjust production schedules proactively.effectively, preventing overstocking or stockouts of critical medications. This enables the industry to detect disruptions early - such as sourcing or material delays - and take proactive actions before these issues turn into major shortages.and develop contingency plans, ensuring they are prepared for potential disruptions.
The entire communication loop - among various stakeholders including suppliers, healthcare providers, and regulatory bodies - is required so that manufacturers match up their production rates with actual usage rates. This smooth, a biopharmaceutical company, is co-innovating with SAP to develop the SAP Batch Release Hub for Life Sciences.
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