ISPE, a global non -profit association of 22,000 pharmaceutical science and manufacturing professionals has released a new white paper entitled, “Supply Chain Security: A Comprehensive and Practical Approach.” The white paper is available as a free download to members and non-members of the society via the ISPE Web site, www.ispe.org.
Supply chain security is a chief concern throughout the pharmaceutical industry. “Supply Chain Security: A Comprehensive and Practical Approach” illustrates how an integrated approach can help address pharmaceutical supply chain security concerns, such as preventing and detecting adulteration, counterfeiting, illegal diversion, and theft. The document takes a holistic view of supply chain security, and outlines a number of strategies for augmenting existing supply chain strategies. The principles discussed in the white paper include augmenting specific quality systems, being alert to signals in the environment, applying risk management principles, and developing specific programmes.
This white paper was developed by members of the International Leadership Forum (ILF), a high-level advisory group working through ISPE. The ILF comprises thought leaders from the pharmaceutical industry whose mission is to identify and influence direction and align the industry globally, establish dialogue with regulators to discuss critical technological issues, identify opportunities for innovation, promote consistency, and seek worldwide harmonization where appropriate.
ISPE, the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering, is the Society of choice for 22,000 technical professionals working in or serving the manufacturing sector or drug development in the pharmaceutical industry in 90 countries. ISPE aims to be the catalyst for "Engineering Pharmaceutical Innovation" by providing Members with opportunities to develop their technical knowledge, exchange practical experience within their community, enhance their professional skills, and collaborate with global regulatory agencies and industry leaders.