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Six first moves for AI in the pharma cold chain

With AI already seeping into your pharma cold chain operations, how confident are you that the plumbing underneath can take the pressure? Here are six practical first moves, distilled from our recent industry whitepaper on real-time monitoring and AI.

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Why lane risk assessment is the cleanest first use case for AI in pharma

Lane risk assessment has lived inside a single annual qualification exercise for too long. The economics of revisiting that decision continuously have changed.

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From visibility to control: lessons from the front line of pharma supply chain resilience

In a webinar hosted 6 May, Gisli Herjolfsson, CEO of Controlant, and Ruud van der Geer, Director Global Delivery Strategy at MSD, discussed what it takes to build a supply chain that doesn't just survive disruption, but responds to it in real time. This article captures the key themes from that discussion. A recording is available on request.

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From dashboards to dialogue: why AI is replacing the supply chain control tower

For years, the answer to better cold chain management was ‘more dashboards.’ That era is ending, and what is replacing it looks very different.

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Controlant: Powering the AI workforce in pharmaceutical supply chains

Artificial intelligence in pharmaceutical supply chains is only as effective as the data it relies on. For AI to deliver real value, it must be grounded in accurate, contextual, and validated operational information. Controlant’s platform is designed with this principle at its core.

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From reactive to predictive: how real-time visibility is cutting risk in the life sciences cold chain

Cold Chain Insights Podcast episode featuring Adalheidur (Ada) Pálmadóttir, VP Business Development at Controlant.

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Introducing a new way to simplify real-time shipment monitoring: Controlant Go

In the fast-paced world of logistics, immediate visibility into your shipments can mean the difference between product integrity and costly losses. Controlant Go is a new streamlined solution for logistics teams who need simplicity and speed, without sacrificing compliance or quality.

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Building resilient pharma supply chains: lessons from industry leaders

Insights from the opening keynote panel for the 20th Anniversary Event of LogiPharma US, 29 September 2025.

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Disrupting the pharma supply chain with IoT

In their keynote at LogiPharma EU in April 2025, Gísli Herjólfsson (Controlant Co-CEO) and Dino Liquito (Global Logistics Business Partner at Roche) discussed the impact of disruptive technology, such as the Saga Card, and shared insights into the urgency of implementing real-time visibility, with IoT already transforming end-to-end supply chain configuration and transparency.

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Preventing costly delays in clinical trials via real-time shipment tracking

This white paper highlights how real-time monitoring is transforming the clinical supply chain. With 80% of trials delayed by at least a month, real-time tracking reduces costly delays, improves patient safety, and ensures timely delivery of IMPs. This shift minimizes temperature excursions, automates reporting, and enhances transparency, allowing pharmaceutical companies to meet trial deadlines and recruitment goals more effectively. Real-time monitoring is now essential for accelerating drug development and improving trial outcomes.

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How to avoid 16,700t CO2e: a case study with Controlant and Vodafone

A groundbreaking case study conducted by the Carbon Trust, in collaboration with Controlant and Vodafone, highlights the transformative potential of real-time monitoring in pharmaceutical supply chains.

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Raising the floor with real-time visibility: key takeaways from the Gartner Supply Chain Xpo

Hristo Petkov, SVP Partnerships at Controlant, and Paula Pulsoni, VP Sales and Services at World Courier, co-presented at the Gartner Supply Chain Xpo in June, but the title of their keynote, ‘Raising the floor with real-time visibility’, also sums up some of the key themes at the Barcelona event. Whether you’re talking about antifragile supply chains, an ecosystem approach to sustainable supply chains, or more patient-centric pharma supply chains, it all comes down to raising the bar across the board in making the best use of technology to create more sustainable supply chains.

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Keeping Phase 3 clinical trials on track: strategies and solutions

Phase 3 clinical trials are the final and critical testing phase before a new drug can be approved for public use. With high stakes, strict regulatory requirements, and significant financial investments, pharmaceutical companies must ensure these trials stay on track. But how do they manage to meet tight schedules, ensure efficient sample logistics, and maintain overall trial efficiency? This article will dive into strategies and the role of technology in this process.

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Teva and Controlant discuss the value of real-time control tower intervention

At LogiPharma 4.0 Connect in Montreux last month (29-30 November), Teva Pharmaceuticals' Val Pétursson, Senior Director, Head of Global Logistics, joined Controlant’s Ada Pálmadóttir, VP of Business Development, for a keynote presentation addressing how their partnership has created value from real-time control tower intervention.

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Transforming the pharma cold chain: key insights from LogiPharma US 2023

LogiPharma US 2023 concluded in Boston on 6 October, after three days of inspiring and insightful presentations and conversations. During the event, Samir Gami, Senior Director of Advanced Customer Capabilities J&J, and our CCO, Martin Thaysen, presented a keynote: Transforming the cold chain through an enterprise ecosystem.

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