Security of supply – why it matters to pharmaceuticals manufacturers and how predictive analytics can support it

In these times especially, but far from exclusively, security of supply remains one of the biggest challenges for pharmaceuticals manufacturers, writes Justin Eames, senior manager, APM Solution Consulting, Aspen Technology, in an Expert View.

In this context, many of them have an intense focus on reducing supply chain disruption, increasing capacity of batch production and reducing batch losses. Reducing lifecycle maintenance costs and CAPEX remain high on the agenda, too. Notwithstanding compliance and safety, manufacturing equipment availability is therefore a top priority.

Scoping the challenge