John Marrow and Joe Lynch discuss the life science supply chain. John is the President at RRD Supply Chain Solutions, a recognized provider of global life science supply chain services with decades of experience in developing and delivering value-add solutions to the life science sector.

About John Marrow

John Marrow is the President of RRD Supply Chain Solutions. With more than 30 years of experience in the supply chain industry, John has lived and worked in eight different countries in a variety of different roles across quality, supply chain, customer service, sales and operations. Today, as the president of RRD Supply Chain Solutions, he leads a team of more than 2,000 employees in facilities across the globe.

About RRD Supply Chain Solutions

RRD Supply Chain Solutions, part of RRD, has over four decades of experience helping clients from various industries including; medical device, diagnostics, consumer electronics and collectibles sectors — optimize their supply chains while leveraging RRD's ISO 13485 accredited facilities across the globe and its ability to scale quickly to facilitate time-sensitive projects. RRD Supply Chain Solutions offers a comprehensive suite of services that includes solution design, print, packaging & labeling, sourcing, configuring, postponement & fulfillment. The company's solution design, expertise, systems, processes, and precise project execution effectively help customers improve their market share, profits and speed-to-market.

Key Takeaways: The Life Science Supply Chain

• John Marrow and Joe Lynch discuss the life science supply chain including:
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Why life science companies partner with companies like RRD
  • Nearshoring and total cost
  • The need for a flexible and resilience supply chain partner
• RRD Supply Chain Solutions is a part of RRD, a global provider of marketing, packaging, print, and supply chain solutions.
• They offer a suite of services specifically for the life science sector, including solution design, packaging, and fulfillment. They understand the unique needs of life science companies in terms of specific packaging requirements and timely delivery of products.
• RRD's services aim to help life science companies improve their market share, profits, and speed-to-market.
• Compliance Expertise: RRD's experience in regulated industries like pharmaceuticals and medical devices translates to familiarity with life sciences regulations, ensuring compliance throughout your supply chain.
• Streamlined Efficiency: RRD's comprehensive and accredited solutions help Life Science companies capture market opportunities while minimizing costs associated with bringing healthcare products to market.
• RRD's Life Science services streamline product commercialization:
  • Creative execution: Aligned pre-production services across the product lifecycle.
  • Marketing communications: Scalable expertise for HCP and consumer communications.
  • Packaging: cGMP-compliant production and management of complex supply chains.
  • Kitting & Fulfillment: Regulatory-compliant network for efficient execution of complex distribution.

Learn More About The Life Science Supply Chain

• John Marrow | LinkedIn
• RRD Supply Chain Solutions | LinkedIn
• RRD Supply Chain Solutions
• RRD's Diagnostic Drivers Report
• Leveraging Nearshoring for Resilient Operations
• Leveraging a Hybrid Approach to Nearshoring and Offshoring
• RRD Facility Spotlight: Brno
• Engage and Retain Health Plan Members with Wellness Kits
• Industry Perspective: Making Sense of This Supplier-Consolidation Era in Life Sciences
• 5 Questions that Drive Conversations Around Sustainable Packaging Design

2024 Conferences attended by RRD Supply Chain Solutions:

• RRD Supply Chain Solutions will be exhibiting at MD&M WEST 2024
• RRD Supply Chain Solutions will be participating at:
  • American Diabetes Association - Scientific Sessions (ADA)
  • HLTH Europe
  • MD&M EAST 2024
  • Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine - ADLM
  • National Association of Chain Drug Stores - NACDS Total Store Expo
  • HLTH USA

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