Axendia Launches Life Sciences Global Supply Chain Research Study

The globalization of manufacturing and supply of medical products has created unique and demanding challenges for the Life Sciences industry and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration alike.  In light of recent adverse events, Industry and regulators are preparing to take significant steps to secure the Global Supply Chain.

Axendia, Inc., today announced that it has launched a research study entitled, “Global Supply Chain Visibility and Security; Business Necessity, Regulatory Imperative”.   This research seeks to identify and analyze trends, requirements, and initiatives Life-Science companies are undertaking to gain deeper visibility and controls over Global Supply and Value Chains.

The study will focus on:

• Assessing current and desired states of Life Science supply chains
• Identifying key challenges facing global and outsourced ecosystems
• Outlining innovative strategies and system to enable and guide this transformation
• Provide a roadmap to achieve Global Supply Chain Visibility and Security

Axendia researchers will seek insight from industry leaders and regulators on innovative strategies and technologies, enabling supply chain visibility and security, risk mitigate, and increased business success.

The results of this study will be presented in a report detailing current and best practices in Global Supply Chain Visibility and Security in Life Sciences. The research report will include tables and charts supporting research findings. Axendia will conduct the study research, analysis and report, and retain full editorial control.

I recently had the opportunity to chat with Tom Lentz at The Johns Hopkins Hospital. Tom is Manager of IT and Finance for the Facilities Department at Hopkins.

During our discussion, I shared Axendia’s research and analysis on “Lowering the Cost of Healthcare from Inside Out”. We also discussed current pressures facing healthcare providers including the need to improve clinical outcomes and reduce costs, while ensuring compliance with a applicable regulations. In addition, the proliferation of Medical Technologies has created a new level of complexity and risks for Healthcare organizations.

To respond to these new challenges, healthcare providers are seeking ways to effectively manage a sophisticated mix of clinical, biomedical and facilities systems and equipment.

During our session, Tom discussed how The Johns Hopkins Hospital uses its Integrated Asset and Service Management system to:

• Improve uptime to support patient care
• Control costs for procurement, maintenance, labor and materials
• Support regulatory compliance and reporting activities
• Improve internal controls with automated workflows
• Gain efficiencies by mobilizing asset management

You can participate in our conversation with Tom Lentz from The Johns Hopkins Health System, by attending our upcoming IBM / Axendia Webcast on May 18, 2010 at 9:00 AM PT / 12:00 PM ET.

To register visit: https://event.on24.com/eventRegistration/EventLobbyServlet?target=registration.jsp&eventid=201849&sessionid=1&key=76A9806CBA8B4D4E34E12787C2F454B3&partnerref=IBM02&sourcepage=register

This webcast is the second installment in our series “Lowering the cost of Healthcare from Inside Out”. You can view the inaugural webcast in this series on-demand, by visiting: http://LSP.axendia.com/2010/01/27/lowering-the-cost-of-healthcare-from-inside-out/

I hope you can join our discussion next week.