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The Path to Strategic Flexibility
by 2Value Consulting Group Inc.
White paper
In this white paper, 2Value Inc. explores how biopharma execs can use advanced financial evaluation and decision analysis techniques such as real options analysis to value and structure strategic investments.
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Talk to Me, Supply Chain: Warehouse Workers Find their Voice
by AMR Research Inc.
White paper
This white paper by AMR Research Inc. shares case studies and examples of how voice-directed work propels the demand-driven supply network strategies of pharmaceutical manufacturing companies.
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Sarbanes-Oxley: Beyond planning
By Clarkston Consulting
White paper
In 2003, Clarkston Consulting conducted a survey of ten companies on the topics of Sarbanes-Oxley planning and remediation, aimed at chief information officers (CIOs) and their roles in planning and ensuring compliance.
Operational Effectiveness: ERP Strategies for Emerging Life Science Companies
By Ross Systems Inc.
White paper
Scientific discovery is the fuel that drives the Life Sciences sector, including Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical, Diagnostics and Medical Device companies. Life Science companies must meet enormous challenges as they commercialize new discoveries.
How to select the right pre-owned equipment
By Frain Group
White paper
This white paper from the Frain Group offers criteria to take into account when deciding to purchase pre-owned manufacturing equipment for the pharmaceutical industry.
Integrating global processes and enhancing R&D investment efficiency with SAP...
By SAP Americas Inc.
Case study
In this case study, SAP helps Novartis Pharma KK install SAP R/3 and SAP Business Information Warehouse to integrate and standardize global processes, accelerate resource planning, reduce monthly accounts processing and meet system auditing standards at the global level.
CLS method to compensate for FT-NIR spectral features
By Thermo Electron Corp.
Application note
In this application note, Thermo Electron Corp. describes a quantitative analysis technique that provides a simple way to augment a classical least squares (CLS) with a principal component regression method to compensate for spectral variance not accounted for in the original standards.
Establishing a balanced maintenance strategy for field instrumentation
By Endress + Hauser
White paper
This white paper by Endress & Hauser discusses establishing a balanced maintenance strategy for field instrumentation that takes into account existing on-site equipment and considers current maintenance needs.
Achieve success with biosimulation
By Fluor Corp.
White paper
In this white paper, Fluor Corp. discusses biosimulation and works through the example of improving purification to show the steps involved in using biosimulation for pharmaceutical companies. Process simulation mathematically models a manufacturing process to determine the effects of change.
Cost-effective thermal validations: How a move to wireless data loggers can ...
By Veriteq Instruments Inc.
White paper
According to this white paper by Veriteq Instruments Inc., data logger systems offer better accuracy, better sensor stability, no calbes or wire and built-in humidity capability, among other advantages.
The soft stuff is really the hard stuff: IMA's ERP survival kit
By Implementation Management Associates Inc.
White paper
This white paper from Implementation Management Associates Inc. (IMA) describes its development of AIM, Accelerating Implementation Methodology, a transferable framework to develop an organization's internal capacity to accelerate change implementation.
Transdermal drug formulation and process development
By 3M Drug Delivery Systems
White paper
This white paper by 3M Drug Delivery Systems explains aspects of transdermal drug delivery technology including patch, reservoir and multilaminate designs, and packaging and tape manufacturing processes.
Easy does it: Simplifying IT operations at MedPointe
By Dell Inc.
Case study
In this case study, MedPointe simplifies its IT operations and cuts costs while delivering more to the business by moving to a clustered Dell, Oracle and Microsoft platform.
Pharmaceutical packager 'reaches for the sky' with MAS 500
By Sage Software Inc.
Case study
In this case study, Best Software, now known as Sage Software Inc., helps Sky Pharmaceuticals install MAS 500, with financial and manufacturing modules, to add systemwide lot tracking capabilities, shorten customer service calls, eliminate paperwork and add enterprisewide efficiencies and accuracy.
Facility monitoring systems and 21 CFR part 11 compliance
By Lighthouse Worldwide Solutions
Application note
In this application note, Lighthouse Worldwide Solutions describes the benefits of facility monitoring systems to establish compliance with 21 CFR Part 11 regulations.
Security planning and design for 21st century pharmaceutical facilities
White paper
This white paper by Kling Inc. describes elements of security planning and design for pharmaceutical facilities.
Evaluating and specifying ergonomic matting in pharmaceutical processing ...
By Ergomat
White paper
This white paper by Ergomat outlines the fundamental questions pharmaceutical professionals should ask to outfit their work area, laboratory or cleanroom with the most appropriate floor matting.
Temperature mapping and monitoring: Quality control tools for pharmaceutical ...
By Johnson Controls Inc.
White paper
This white paper from Johnson Controls discusses the state of storage facilities for pharma and biomedical companies and how to optimize temperature control in warehousing spaces for temperature- and humidity-sensitive products.
TD-12-FM and TD-14-FM tear drop air foil luminaries
By Isolation Systems Inc.
Product collateral
<P>Isolation Systems TD-12-FM and TD-14-FM tear drop air foil luminaries are an integral part of facility and cleanroom efficiency. </P>
ABB controls modernized Vitamin C facility at Roche Products
By ABB Inc.
Case study
In this case study, ABB's Advant OCS (open control system) technology automated process equipment being installed at Roche Products' dairy facility, one of the most important vitamin manufacturing facilities in Europe.
Operational excellence: Transforming pharmaceutical manufacturing in your own...
By Emerson Process Management
White paper
This white paper by Emerson Process Management discusses operational excellence programs that can maximize product quality, safety, plant efficiency and throughput and improve business results.
Tracking and controlling employee training records and requirements in FDA ...
By MasterControl Inc.
White paper
This white paper from MasterControl identifies the basis for employee training requirements and examines the challenges to meet them, the shortcomings that lead to general system failures, and a new approach for meeting and going beyond tracking requirements.
The hidden pitfalls of determining your current overall equipment effectiveness
By Parsec Automation Corp.
White paper
This white paper by Parsec Automation Corp. discusses how overall equipment effectiveness allows pharmaceutical manufacturers to study all sources of lost time and lost production. This has emerged as the leading approach for accurately measuring true plant productivity.
The soft stuff is really the hard stuff: IMA's ERP survival kit
By Implementation Management Associates Inc.
White paper
This white paper from Implementation Management Associates Inc. (IMA) describes its development of AIM, Accelerating Implementation Methodology, a transferable framework to develop an organization's internal capacity to accelerate change implementation.
Easy does it: Simplifying IT operations at MedPointe
By Dell Inc.
Case study
In this case study, MedPointe simplifies its IT operations and cuts costs while delivering more to the business by moving to a clustered Dell, Oracle and Microsoft platform.
Nine steps to pharmacovigilance
By Holland & Knight
White paper
This white paper by Holland & Knight LLP explains the nine steps of pharmacovigilance, including supporting the use of accredited institutional review boards and the timely registration of human clinical trials.
Ten ways to drive performance
By Cognos Inc.
White paper
Cognos Inc. presents practical ways companies can begin corporate performance management (CPM) with alignment in their sales and marketing departments, two areas that have a significant impact on the bottom line.
Enabling pharmaceutical sales support to increase productivity and ...
By Dendrite International
White paper
According to this white paper by Dendrite International Inc., more than 70 percent of requests placed by pharmaceutical sales reps to a help desk relate to sales and marketing services. Pharmaceutical companies should view the help desk as support that can increase sales productivity and effectiveness.
Issues in complying with the Prescription Drug Marketing Act
By Cimquest Inc.
White paper
This white paper by Cimquest Inc. provides background on the development of the Prescription Drug Marketing Act (PDMA) and specific regulations associated with it, including distribution, storage, disposal, validation, security and enforcement.
Prescriptions for the smart and lean pharmaceutical company
By Capgemini
White paper
This 2003 Cap Gemini Ernst & Young/INSEAD survey provides a snapshot of the customer perspective on health care and examines how these customer needs will affect the relationship between pharmaceutical companies and their customers.
Customer intelligence management benchmark report
By Aberdeen Group
White paper
According to this 2005 white paper from Aberdeen Group, companies exemplifying best-in-class customer intelligence management practices reported greater than 25 percent improvement in revenues and customer acquisition and retention rates.
Alternative sales channel expands physician coverage at lower cost
By ICT Group
Case study
In this case study, ICT Group helps a pharmaceutical company spread the word about a new treatment for an under-diagnosed condition in men by using its Direct Response Medical Detailing program.
Contract management excellence: Building a framework for success
By Clarkston Consulting
White paper
In this white paper, Clarkston Consulting suggests framework for developing and managing a compliant and sustainable contract management strategy that will limit exposure to these issues and their impact on an organization.
Keeping America competitive: How a talent shortage threatens U.S. manufacturing
By National Association of Manufacturers
White paper
This white paper by National Association of Manufacturers explores talent shortage threats in U.S manufacturing.
Fighting generic competition
By URCH Publishing
White paper
This white paper by URCH Publishing Ltd. offers strategies for multinationals to protect their patent exclusivity and intellectual property in the face of patent expiry.
Auto-ID on the line
By Auto-ID Laboratories
White paper
This white paper by Auto-ID Laboratories focuses on the key challenges manufacturers face across a range of industries and how automatic identification solutions can improve the effectiveness of their operations and the quality of their products, creating ways to remain responsive to and competitive in the marketplace.
Strategic sourcing: Building a foundation for success
By UPS Supply Chain Solutions
White paper
This white paper by UPS Supply Chain Solutions describes the difference between sourcing and strategic sourcing. Strategic Sourcing is the process of evaluating, selecting and aligning with suppliers or consortia of suppliers to achieve operational improvements in support of an organization’s strategic objectives.
Getting started: The basics of organizing a strategic sourcing program
By UPS Supply Chain Solutions
White paper
This white paper by UPS Supply Chain Solutions describes opportunities in a strategic sourcing program and presents a recommended, phased approach for developing and implementing such a program.
Adaptive manufacturing: Enabling the lean Six Sigma enterprise
By SAP Americas Inc.
White paper
In this white paper, SAP discusses the concept of adaptive manufacturing, explains how enterprise applications can be leveraged to enable the lean Six Sigma enterprise and describes how SAP can help that enterprise.
The fundamental concepts of excellence: EFQM
By European Foundation for Quality Management
White paper
This white paper by European Foundation for Quality Management (EFQM), a membership-based not-for-profit organization, describes the EFQM excellence model, a primary framework for assessing and improving organizations so they achieve a sustainable advantage.
How Manufacturing Execution Systems Enable PAT
By Camstar Systems Inc.
White paper
Process Analytical Technology (PAT) aims to increase the likelihood of defect-free pharmaceuticals, and this white paper from Camstar Systems Inc. discusses how a manufacturing execution system (MES) can align multiple business initiatives.
Achieving Quality Across the Global Manufacturing Network
By Aberdeen Group
White paper
According to this white paper by Aberdeen Group Inc., best-in-class manufacturers are significantly more likely to have a global quality program and are four times more likely than average performers to empower their decision makers with web-based, integrated technologies.
Introducing excellence
By European Foundation for Quality Management
White paper
This white paper by the European Foundation for Quality Management (EFQM) describes its excellence model, the concepts upon which it is based and how organizations can use its process of self-assessment to improve performance.
