Archives: Agenda

• Selecting the right suppliers: criteria for evaluating and choosing temperature controlled logistics partners
• Building strong partnerships: fostering effective communication and collaboration with suppliers
• Best practices in drafting and managing contracts and supplier agreements
• Feedback mechanisms and performance reviews to enhance supplier relationships and logistics processes

• Balancing cost alongside other considerations when selecting vendors
• Key factors to consider when choosing vendors and partners in clinical supply
• Advantages and disadvantages of choosing large vs small vendors
• Working with international partners: additional challenges and how to address these

MODERATOR: Christine Von Raesfeld, Board Member and Lived Experience Expert, The Light Collective

• Ensuring biological materials comply with CBP and multi-agency regulations
• Understanding import requirements in the trade environment and when traveling with biological materials
• Preventing common discrepancies to avoid delays which can be costly and impact research

• Explore how integrating patient perspectives into clinical supply chain planning can reduce trial burden, improve retention, and build long term trust. This session will highlight best practices in collaborating with advocacy groups, designing flexible logistics, and aligning operational excellence with patient experience.

• Understanding FDA regulations and guidelines for ensuring quality and integrity
• Implementing GMP standards to maintain consistency and reliability in production and distribution of trial materials
• Adopting a risk-based approach to quality management
• Establishing robust supplier qualification processes to select reliable partners and ensure adherence to quality standards