Advanced Clinical Trials and Clinical Research

Clinical Supply Chain Innovation

Efficient clinical supply chains are crucial for delivering investigational products safely and on time. This session addresses innovations in supply planning, logistics, and temperature-controlled storage that are reshaping supply chain management. Attendees will explore technologies such as interactive response systems (IRT), real-time shipment tracking, and blockchain-enabled traceability. Topics also include forecasting demand, reducing drug wastage, and supporting decentralized trials through direct-to-patient delivery models. Case studies will demonstrate how adaptive supply chains enhance trial flexibility, patient access, and compliance with GDP and GMP standards. The session will also cover contingency planning for global disruptions and strategies to maintain chain-of-custody and product integrity. Designed for supply managers, CROs, and operations teams, this session equips stakeholders with tools to build resilient and responsive clinical trial supply ecosystems.