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Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication

- Leonardo da Vinci
Shattered crystal ball on a pharmacist’s cluttered desk, symbolizing the uncertainty of pharmaceutical forecasting. Prescription bottles, pill packs, and medical charts surround the scene, while pharmacy shelves in the background show extremes—some overstocked, others completely empty—illustrating supply chain unpredictability. A glowing blue aura seeps from the fractured crystal ball, emphasizing instability in pharma supply planning.

“The Forecast is Always Wrong”—How Supply Planning in Pharma Can Prepare for It

 Forecasting in pharmaceutical supply planning is particularly challenging. With long lead times, strict regulatory requirements, and the high cost of stockouts or excess inventory, the stakes are far greater than in many other industries. Yet, despite sophisticated statistical models and vast amounts of historical data,...

One Size Doesn’t Fit All

Who doesn’t like a pair of well fitted jeans? I do. It took me a long time to find my favorite pair. Now that I’ve found them, I can always rely on them for comfort and support. Style, cropped or long, flare or skinny—these are...

Launching in 2025? 7 Key Considerations for Supply Chain Readiness 

Launching a pharmaceutical product requires meticulous supply chain readiness. Here are 7 key considerations: 1. Optimal Launch Inventory for Finished Goods (FG): The first consideration is aligning launch inventory levels with market expectations. Market demand forecasts, anticipated sales volumes, and shelf-life requirements from distributors must...

SaaS Planning Solution vs. Excel

We've compiled a list of frequently asked questions from pharmaceutical supply chain professionals. We hope these FAQs will also address some of your questions....

Fire Fighting or Fire Prevention

We love and respect our fire fighters! They risk their lives to have our backs and yes they are heroes! But, what about those who work to prevent fires? Aren’t they heroes too? By preventing fire, they save not only our lives, but also fire...

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