Clinical Supply Chain
Help your clinical trial logistics teams boost agility and efficiency through data-driven clinical supply planning, digital enablement and AI in clinical trials decision support. This approach empowers organizations to better manage uncertainty, scale with trial complexity, improve core processes and drive more connected, future-ready clinical supply strategies.
WHAT WE DO
Challenges we solve
Build future-ready capabilities that address growing complexity, variability and expectations. We focus on advancing planning maturity, operational agility and digital intelligence across the end-to-end supply chain.
Transform clinical trial supply chain management into a strategic differentiator
We help clinical supply chain leaders define and execute transformation roadmaps that align with enterprise R&D and digital priorities—elevating the supply chain from a support function to a source of competitive advantage.
Build agile and efficient planning capabilities
With long-range strategy and tactical execution, enable fast, informed decisions through AI in clinical trials forecasting, scenario planning and digital twins. Adapt to trial design changes, enrollment variability and shifting demand with low waste.
Optimize clinical supply planning and inventory strategy to balance cost and continuity
Our approach blends smarter forecasting, dynamic safety stock policies and sourcing strategies—including comparator availability planning—to ensure the right materials are delivered at the right time, place and cost.
Power connected, data-driven clinical trial logistics with fit-for-purpose technology
We build interoperable visibility platforms, harmonize data across internal systems and external partners, and implement scalable solutions such as data lakes, master data management, analytics and simulation through a tool-agnostic lens.
Impact by the numbers
$50M+
Savings through AI in clinical trials forecasting of enrollment, dropouts and supply planning
10%
Efficiency gains via decision intelligence and automation, integrating IRT and logistics systems
~$50M
Per year savings by optimizing inventory planning, aligning SAP parameters and reducing safety stock
$10M
Annual cost avoidance by streamlining comparator sourcing processes and strategies
HOW WE DO IT
ZS’s approach
Bringing a combination of clinical domain knowledge, strategic expertise, advanced analytics and digital enablement for lasting impact. We tailor our engagement model based on client needs—from targeted interventions to full-scale transformation.
Strategy and transformation
Conduct maturity assessments and define clinical trial supply chain roadmaps that drive transformation—supported by future-ready operating models and planning governance frameworks.
Analytics, AI and automation
Deploy forecasting, optimization and scenario modeling tools. Build gen AI-powered assistants and risk sensing engines to support faster decision-making.
Digital and technology enablement
Build data lakes, standardized pipelines and data products for clinical supply planning, sourcing, inventory and cost tracking. Integrate key business systems across the clinical trial ecosystem, broadening oversight for effective planning.
Execution and capability-building
Support clients as an extended delivery team, driving co-creation, solution rollout and long-term adoption through scalable, managed service models.
Insights
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Our team
Regi George
Principal
Supply Chain & Manufacturing
Nirmal Joshi
Associate Principal
Supply Chain & Manufacturing
Ankit Bajpai
Associate Principal
Supply Chain & Manufacturing
Prashant Khare
Associate Principal
Supply Chain & Manufacturing