Future-proofing pharmaceutical supply chains is critical in an increasingly complex and unpredictable business environment. While redesigning the asset footprint is often impractical due to high costs and stringent regulations, pharmaceutical companies can ensure their supply chain is future-ready by selecting a fit-for-purpose technique. This article explores three data-driven strategies of future-proofing supply chains in the pharmaceutical industry: scenario modelling, allocation optimization, and capacity expansion – along with illustrative examples based on real-life projects in the Life Science ...

From Issue: Agentic AI is the Next Frontier in Forecasting & Planning
(Summer 2025)