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Building resilient healthcare supply chains

IBM Business Partners

In the healthcare supply chain, there are three main challenges pharmacies, hospitals, pharmaceutical companies and patients are facing: shortages and delays; lack of convenient and cost-effective fulfillment options; and rising counterfeiting and regulatory changes, along with a persistent need for better drug cold chain management.

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Mastering healthcare data governance with data lineage

IBM Services

Improved operational efficiency and cost savings Mapping out data flows manually is a time and resource-intensive process, especially in the highly-complex healthcare industry. Among the top advantages of automated data lineage for data governance are its operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness. ” Michael L.,

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Will a 3D printing device be a must have for every household?

Vilmate

In the earlier stages of technology development, these printed organs could be used for ethical pharmaceutical testing, providing a more accurate and human-relevant model for drug development. Advantages of 3D printers in construction: Fast and cost-effective construction. Pills manufacturing. High precision and quality.