Supply Chain Archives

07/31/2025
Earning the Next Trial: How Supply Chain Strategy Helps CROs Build Sponsor Trust
Contract Research Organizations (CROs) play a critical role in the biopharmaceutical industry, often executing clinical trials on behalf of sponsors. They’re tasked with wide-ranging expectations that span numerous functions, including maintaining the balance of operational excellence against regulatory compliance and cost efficiency. This complexity is compounded when clinical trial sites grow to span the globe, additional therapeutic areas, and expanded client populations. In such a competitive market, it’s not enough to simply deliver results. CROs must also build trust.
07/30/2025
Beyond Logistics: Why Clinical Trial Success Depends on a Connected Supply Chain Strategy
Contract Research Organizations (CROs) are the orchestrators of modern clinical trials. From protocol development to site management and data collection, they serve as the hidden infrastructure that brings therapies from bench to bedside. But in the increasingly global and complex research landscape, a CRO’s ability to execute doesn’t just depend on clinical expertise, it hinges on the strength of the supply chain supporting every material movement and site milestone.
07/29/2025
Helping CROs Strengthen Performance Through Smarter Supply Chain Strategy
The complexity of clinical trials only continues to rise, especially in areas like cell and gene therapy (CGT), where the stakes are higher and timelines tighter. Contract Research Organizations (CROs) are navigating this shift from the front lines, carefully managing operational timelines and supporting regulatory readiness while ensuring their sponsor clients receive high-quality, compliant outcomes across global sites.
06/19/2025
Supporting Access Through Supply Chain Excellence on World Sickle Cell Day
World Blood Donor Day serves as a reminder of the life-saving impact of voluntary blood and cell donations. These donations, often behind the scenes and not always recognized, are essential to emergency and surgical medicine and increasingly play an important role in cell and gene therapies. At Cryoport Systems, we recognize the incredible value of donors. We also understand that moving these donations safely, reliably, and under the strictest conditions, is a critical link between compassion and cure.
06/13/2025
Expanding Clinical Trials Internationally in the ATMP Space
Expanding an advanced therapy clinical trial internationally is an exciting milestone but can be daunting for researchers and biotech teams. International trials involve challenges like country-specific regulations, Qualified Person (QP) release, and complex logistics. Early planning for these issues can help avoid delays and ensure progress.Categories
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