Risk Assessment White Papers & Case Studies

1. Despite An Airport Strike, Marken Preserves The Data Chain 5/4/2014

   Marken collected a shipment from southern Sweden that was bound for next-day delivery in northern Belgium. However, all airline flights into Belgium were cancelled as a result of a strike action by airport workers.

2. A 15-Minute Guide To Clinical Trial Document Management And The eTMF 5/30/2013

   At the Drug Industry Association’s (DIA) annual meeting held in June 2012, the TMF Reference Model Working Group released TMF reference model 2.0, which included significant updates from the group’s 2010, 1.0 release.

3. Improve Accuracy And Efficiency In Data Collection For Mental-Health Evaluations And Assessments 5/29/2013

   MedAvante is a global provider of centralized, expert psychological rating services to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device industries.

4. Marken Delivers In Spite Of A Dry Ice Disruption In Moscow 5/7/2013

   In August of 2010, both dry ice factories in Moscow, Russia were shut down for an unplanned technical upgrade. At the same time the weather in the region was unusually hot (40°C, 104°F) which placed a higher than normal demand for dry ice to keep frozen shipments within the required temperature range.

5. Medical Device Companies Turning To New Breed Of Supply Chain Partner 4/19/2013

   Medical Device companies are well aware of the strategic and operational impact of tougher reimbursement policies and the soon to be implemented medical device tax.

6. How Southwest Laboratories Delivers Time-Sensitive Drug Tests 4/15/2013

   Providing drug abuse testing throughout the Western U.S. and beyond, Southwest Laboratories uses a reliable, time-definite FedEx Returns solution to ship 500 to 700 test samples every day, directly from their customers’ offices to the testing facility.

7. How To Classify Biological Specimens For Transport 4/2/2013

   Transportation of biological substances and infectious materials has become increasingly challenging. Understanding the dangerous goods classification requirements is critical to ensure that your shipments are in compliance with the law.

8. Varian Medical Systems Improves Medical Device Distribution Response Times 4/1/2013

   Varian Medical Systems, Inc., is the world’s leading manufacturer of medical devices that help millions of people around the world beat cancer and other serious medical conditions. One of the greatest challenges for a company such as Varian that’s focused on saving lives is to provide world-class service at a reasonable cost.

9. Best Practices In Cold Chain Logistics Planning 3/15/2013

   Planning is the key to successful and efficient Cold Chain Distribution. Yet even with careful planning, many companies still miss out on opportunities to save money, streamline processes and increase overall efficiency. By Dan Catizone, VP of Business Development, QuickSTAT

10. How DSC Helped Bristol-Myers Squibb Satisfy Customers With Customized Service 3/5/2013

    When your business partner accurately sees what you need and responds, it’s a great feeling.