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💡 Based on Our Research: Top 5 Challenges Faced by Senior Life Science Supply Chain Leaders in 2025 The supply chain landscape is evolving faster than ever, driven by shifting market demands, technological advancements, and global uncertainties. For life science leaders, these challenges are opportunities to innovate, embrace sustainability, and build resilience in a rapidly changing world. Here are the top issues shaping the industry in 2025: 1️⃣ Freight Strategy Shifts: The move to ocean and rail freight is cutting costs and emissions but bringing new challenges like visibility gaps, delays, and temperature risks. 2️⃣ Resilience Amid Instability: Agility is key to navigating geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainties, requiring strategies that prepare for the unexpected. 3️⃣ Sustainability vs. Cost Pressures: Balancing environmental goals with cost efficiency means tackling diverse regulations and ensuring accurate supplier data. 4️⃣ Technology as a Game-Changer: AI and machine learning are revolutionizing supply chains, driving innovation in everything from compliance to demand forecasting. 5️⃣ End-to-End Visibility: Achieving real-time tracking across complex supplier networks remains essential for seamless and efficient operations. 💡 Are these challenges on your radar? Join 220+ of your peers at LogiPharma Asia on 17-18 June in Singapore to uncover solutions, share strategies, and shape the future of pharma supply chains. Grab the agenda to see the detailed sessions 👉 https://lnkd.in/gQ5AV8wA #LogiPharmaAsia2025 #Pharma #SupplyChain #Logistics #LifeScience #Pharmaceutical #LogiPharma

TRENDS SHAPING ADVANCED MANUFACTURING 🚩Upskilling and reskilling – workforce empowerment 🚩Scaling adoption of technology – new applications; new solutions; removal or reduction of gaps like inventory, waste and quality issues 🚩Driving change through innovation – automation, diagnostics, scheduling, prediction 🚩Using global platform for collaboration in manufacturing & supply chain – technologies exchange between suppliers and customers or among different players of the ecosystem to gain flexibility and supply chain resilience 🚩Applying a sustainable manufacturing – decarbonization, energy efficiency, emissions reduction   #pharma #biotech #operations #manufacturing #digitaltransformation #innovation #sustainability htps://lnkd.in/dMtN_Gbp

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 Decoding the News: Key Insights from the News Article ⬇ Below are the links to the respective news articles: 1. Key Insights: GEP Global Volatility Index September 2024 https://lnkd.in/gH-huVcr 2. UK Businesses Coping With Rise In Supply Chain Disruptions https://lnkd.in/gRw4QWyt 3. Kinaxis: Why AI is Key to Solving Pharma Supply Chain Woes https://lnkd.in/gNTBpQZD 4. Sedex: Enhancing ESG Credentials Within Supply Chains https://lnkd.in/gfQQP94U    #procurement #procurementprofessionals #procurementleaders #newsupdate

The Industry Papers by InnovationAus dropped last month. If your business does R&D or is part of Australia’s innovation ecosystem, they are well worth checking out. The seven papers pose important questions about Australia’s industrial capacity and domestic capability to scale up production in key areas in response to supply chain shocks. The Industry Papers are the third instalment of the https://bit.ly/3PjkKmm ‘Papers’ series. Following the launch of the inaugural series the Innovation Papers in 2022, InnovationAus published the Capability Papers in 2023. 👉 Find out more here, https://bit.ly/4eGFTAC

Elisa Basnight, Former SVP Supply Chain, Biomedical Service at American Red Cross shared her learnings at the last GDS Supply Chain Summit NA. Download the 'Beyond the summit report: Supply chain edition' for more insights from the summit: https://ow.ly/k5C430sFxHw Or get in touch today to find out how you can be a part of our upcoming summits! #GDSSummits #SupplyChain #SupplyChainSummit

What does it take to manage supply chains across continents? Avantor’s very own Ravi Venkatasubramani shares how he ensures flawless deliveries, empowers his team, and leads with innovation in the IMEA region. Check out Ravi’s Making an Impact feature: https://gag.gl/XDfTgx #AvantorLife #GlobalSupplyChainManagement

What does it take to manage supply chains across continents? Avantor’s very own Ravi Venkatasubramani shares how he ensures flawless deliveries, empowers his team, and leads with innovation in the IMEA region. Check out Ravi’s Making an Impact feature: https://gag.gl/XDfTgx #AvantorLife #GlobalSupplyChainManagement

What does it take to manage supply chains across continents? Avantor’s very own Ravi Venkatasubramani shares how he ensures flawless deliveries, empowers his team, and leads with innovation in the IMEA region. Check out Ravi’s Making an Impact feature: https://gag.gl/XDfTgx #AvantorLife #GlobalSupplyChainManagement

With over 90% of manufacturers prioritizing regionalization, a new report from the World Economic Forum finds that companies are moving from a cost-driven to a value-driven approach when assessing their network strategy and manufacturing global footprint. Beyond Cost: Country Readiness for the future of Manufacturing and Supply Chains from the World Economic Forum outlines the seven country readiness factors companies are prioritizing for future operations. The report contains contributions from Ti's CEO John Manners-Bell ⬇️ wef.ch/CountryReadiness24 #CountryReadiness24