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At LogiPharma USA 2026, Freehand's Nitin Jayakrishnan explains why AI and the people supply chain will shape pharma supply strategy.

At LogiPharma USA 2026, Cold Chain Technologies' Vijay Paliwal discusses reusable shippers, PCM innovation and AI's role in cold chain risk.

Episode 4 of Supply Chain Signal examines PhRMA’s legal challenge to CMS’ GLOBE model and whether manufacturers can lower costs, expand U.S. production and strengthen supply chain resilience all at once.

Cencora’s Matt Sample and Gregg Gorniak explain why AI should recommend, not decide, and why pharma needs an agent strategy before chasing use cases.

With a lawsuit, a House delay bill and drugmaker intervention motions in play, here's where HRSA's 340B rebate pilot stands ahead of Jan. 1.

In this week's Pharma Pulse, Cencora agrees to acquire American Oncology Network, five major employers back electronic prior authorization for self-funded health plans and FDA finalizes its guidance on prescription drug apps and software.

CSafe's Aaron Mantia explains how lane, temperature range, duration and product cost shape thermal protection choices for bulk air cargo.

At LogiPharma USA 2026, Swisslog's Garrett Freeman explains how automation cuts human touches, enforces quarantine and consolidates cold storage.

PAXAFE's Mark Talens explains why real-time visibility starts with process redesign and how it speeds cold chain disposition decisions.

At LogiPharma USA 2026, Cold Chain Technologies' Anthony "TJ" Rizzo discusses cold chain expertise gaps and how data tools are reshaping the profession.

AI is starting to resolve shipment exceptions and flag demand shifts, but early deployments show that connected data and context come first and that accountability stays with people.

Zoomlogi's Henry Ames explains how AI agents and digitized SOPs help quality managers decide on quarantine or release after a cold chain excursion.

Epic's Prescription Marketplace, due summer 2027, will show pharmacy cash prices next to insured costs before a prescription is sent.

At LogiPharma USA 2026, Cold Chain Technologies' Vijay Paliwal explains how predictive monitoring and right-sized packaging cut excursion risk and waste.

Avantor’s Mary Blenn outlines five considerations for biopharma supply chain localization, from customer demand visibility to cost, consistency and redundancy.

Zoomlogi’s Henry Ames says exception handling still hinges on experienced staff, and AI agents could gather and document details for their judgment calls.

At LogiPharma USA 2026, BMS’s Kevin Cook explains why CMO partnerships must move beyond transactions toward shared goals and KPIs.

In this week's Pharma Pulse, DHL adds six dedicated cold chain air corridors linking Europe and North America to Asia, Walmart rolls out a $0 prescription tier and rare disease Center of Excellence for its US workforce and FDA launches its Rare Disease Framework Initiative.

GEODIS' David Frouin explains why quick packaging qualification, backups on every lane and actionable IoT data underpin cold chain resilience.

Cencora's Matt Sample explains how AI compares forecasts with ordering patterns to flag pharma demand shifts early, with 10% forecasting gains.

At LogiPharma USA 2026, Swisslog's Garrett Freeman explains why validation, change management and stakeholder alignment now drive automation projects.

Zoomlogi's Henry Ames explains how AI agents are resolving supply chain exceptions, from unlinked IoT trackers to after-hours escalation calls.

Aeropowder will begin U.S. production of its recycled-feather PluumoPlus insulation in Q1 2027 through a manufacturing deal with ColdCorr.

As organized groups add impersonation and email fraud to hijackings and trailer thefts, every handoff between shipping partners has become a point of exposure.

Octapharma USA's Kerem Tokel explains how product value and supply risk should shape freight security, and why complacency remains a persistent gap.

At LogiPharma USA 2026, Cold Chain Technologies' Vijay Paliwal explains how manufacturers should choose between reusable, single-use and active packaging.

As HCPs turn to AI tools for clinical answers, pharma brands must optimize for share of answer over share of voice and speed up data operations.

At LogiPharma USA 2026, Cold Chain Technologies' TJ Rizzo explains how gaps in end-to-end cold chain expertise create risk for advanced therapies.