Supply Chain

The acquisition expands ORBIS’ manufacturing capacity and technical expertise in reusable plastic pallets, lids, and trays, enabling faster design, prototyping, and production for pharma and broader supply chain applications.

In the third part of his Pharma Commerce video interview, Joe Hudicka, entrepreneur and supply chain expert, explains why independent verification, validation, and human decision-making must stay central, as AI accelerates data processing and operational workflows across pharma supply chains.

In today’s Pharma Pulse, the FDA launches its "PreCheck" pilot to speed up domestic factory approvals, while new SELECT trial data shows that semaglutide significantly slashes hospital admission rates.

The deal strengthens Körber’s SAP supply chain and digital manufacturing consulting portfolio, extends its global footprint, and creates Körber Stellium to deliver end-to-end supply chain and software solutions.

In the second part of his Pharma Commerce video interview, Joe Hudicka, entrepreneur and supply chain expert, notes that in order to reduce risk and accelerate adoption, supply chain leaders can begin applying AI to machine-generated data—such as IoT sensor outputs—where insights improve performance without raising concerns about data ownership, security, or competitive exposure.

In today’s Pharma Pulse, a new national survey exposes the depth of America’s prescription access crisis, while AstraZeneca and Eli Lilly commit billions of dollars to next-generation weight-loss therapies and domestic manufacturing.

In the first part of his Pharma Commerce video interview, Joe Hudicka, entrepreneur and supply chain expert, explains how pharma leaders can detect early warning signs beyond their own silos and adapt before disruption becomes unavoidable.

Despite steady growth since the Drug Quality and Security Act, outsourcing facilities remain constrained in scale and scope, offering targeted mitigation rather than systemic relief for persistent shortages.

In today’s Pharma Pulse, the AAP defies federal vaccine cuts, Morris & Dickson scales its specialty footprint, and Insilico Medicine targets cardiometabolic health with a new partnership.

In the final part of his Pharma Commerce video interview, Hari Kiran Chereddi, CEO of HRV Pharma, explains how federated intelligence, audit-ready data systems, and a culture of compliance are enabling scalable transparency across decentralized pharmaceutical manufacturing networks.

The acquisition strengthens M&D’s specialty portfolio, broadens access to plasma-derived therapies, and supports phased integration focused on regulatory compliance.

In today’s Pharma Pulse, extreme weather tests the resilience of community pharmacies, while CMS proposes a near-flat 0.09% update for Medicare Advantage and Part D payments in 2027.

Even the threat of Greenland-related tariffs rattled drug supply chains and uncovered industry vulnerabilities to instability.

In today’s Pharma Pulse, global pharmaceutical production hits a surge as manufacturers brace for US tariff shifts, while a new study reveals how smart speakers are slashing A1C levels for older adults.

The CEO of Stevanato Group discusses how tariffs, supply chain security, and long investment cycles are reshaping where and how the pharmaceutical industry manufactures.

How direct-to-patient programming can transform the prescription journey for patients and manufacturers alike.

In the second part of his Pharma Commerce video interview, Hari Kiran Chereddi, CEO of HRV Pharma, describes how AI-driven orchestration, real-time data integration, and federated learning are reshaping pharmaceutical supply chains for faster, safer, and more agile operations.

The France-based provider brings its cloud-native WMS and automation expertise to the US market.

The company brings its temperature-controlled Superbox to the US pharma industry, aiming to improve speed, compliance, and resilience in the cold chain process.

In today’s Pharma Pulse, AbbVie joins TrumpRx, shingles vaccines reveal a longevity boost, and HER2 therapies break new ground in cancer treatment.

The company will participate in the Trump administration’s direct-to-patient drug platform, while committing $100 billion to US R&D and manufacturing.

In the final part of his Pharma Commerce video interview, Franco Stevanato, CEO of Stevanato Group, explains that with plant buildouts and validation requiring three to five years, today’s reshoring momentum reflects near-term policy pressures, but global demand and overseas biosimilar growth will ultimately shape the industry’s next phase.

In today’s Pharma Pulse, Novartis expands its US radioligand footprint, and 15,000 New York City nurses go on strike.

The pharma giant will invest in a 35,000-square-foot RLT manufacturing site in Winter Park, FL as part of its $23 billion US infrastructure expansion.

In the third part of his Pharma Commerce video interview, Franco Stevanato, CEO of Stevanato Group, shares how automatic contract adjustments tied to labor, energy, and inflation—combined with the critical role of supply reliability—allow the company to pass through limited surcharges while maintaining strong client relationships.