18-Jan-16 Supply chain executives in the Agility Emerging Markets Logistics Index survey expect an uptick in emerging markets growth in 2016, despite concerns about China, fluctuations in oil prices, and the possibility of the US economy weakening. For the first time, supply chain professionals surveyed see India – rather than China – as the emerging market with the most growth potential. [image: Agility]

19-Nov-15 Thermo Fisher Scientific has announced the opening of a new GMP facility in Singapore. The new site is intended to meet growing demand for clinical supply services in the region. It will provide pharma and biotech companies with a one-stop service for clinical supplies – including GMP storage, labelling, packaging, comparator sourcing, handling, distribution and returns management. [image: Thermo Fisher Scientific]

01-Sep-15 Global logistics provider Agility has opened a Pharmaceutical Competence Center in São Paulo, Brazil. The dedicated facility will offer pharma companies world-class solutions and industry know-how in pharmaceutical and life sciences logistics. Brazil is in the midst of economic and healthcare reforms, making it vital for pharma companies to minimize risk and reduce their operating costs. [image: Agility]

25-Jun-15 DKSH is to provide marketing, sales, distribution and logistics services for Omron Healthcare's business with pharmacies and personal care stores in Malaysia and Thailand. In Vietnam, the companies also extended the geographic coverage of their existing collaboration. [image: DKSH]

26-Jan-15 Many players in the healthcare industry continue to rely on a distribution model that hasn’t changed in decades. But new market pressures are forcing a reconsideration of the status quo. Direct-to-market distribution via 3PL providers is one cost-effective answer, says DHL, especially in emerging markets. [image: Supply Chain Matter / DHL]