Supply Chain & Manufacturing

Reducing waste in clinical supply chain management to boost trial efficiency

By Prashant Khare, Raghuram Mutya, and Regi T George

Sept. 22, 2025 | White Paper | 20-minute read

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In clinical supply, waste often reflects the price of certainty. Unpredictable enrollment, complex dosing and regulatory constraints all have a negative impact. To manage these factors, organizations default to high overage and rigid buffers—which often create even more waste.

 

But waste reduction is not just a cost-saving exercise. It’s a strategic lever.

 

This white paper explores the following:

  • Why waste reduction is a lever for agility, fulfillment and trial scalability
  • Where and why waste occurs across the supply chain
  • How organizations define and measure waste—and why a more nuanced definition is essential
  • Three proven strategies to reduce waste without compromising fulfillment

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