Clinical trial delays can result in lost revenue to drug firms of $600k – $8 million per day, not to mention additional lost lives as life-saving treatments wait in the wings . Patient recruitment is the number one cause of clinical trial delays and cost overruns, and Acurian has led the digital transformation of the recruitment process. The Company better identifies and targets appropriate populations through its 17 million patient database and population mapping algorithms [8].
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P&G China: Reinventing the Offline B2B Distribution Network
In the midst of China’s massive digital transformation, how does P&G reinvent its 20-year-old offline B2B distribution network to sell P&G products into almost 7 million independent mom-and-pop stores across China?
Who is making your next iPhone?
With the rising protectionism in the world, where is Apple manufacturing its next iPhone? Would Apple be forced to price this already high-end device even more expensive? Or robots will help reduce the cost?
Apple: a homecoming from abroad?
Growing trade isolationism in the U.S. is putting pressure on Apple to bring outsourced jobs back to American soil.
Climate Change Demands More from Tesla’s Energy Storage Technology
Will Tesla develop cost-effective energy storage solutions to support renewable energy in the fight against climate change?
Brexit vs. Tesco: Will Britain’s Largest Grocer Stand the Ultimate Test?
Brexit has shaken up the entire UK retail industry – how will incumbent management teams cope with the vastly different competitive dynamics?
After Brexit, Barclays Should Exit
With the likelihood of a favorable Brexit negotiation dimming, Barclays would be wise to leave London ASAP.
Jaguar Land Rover: A Bumpy Ride post-Brexit
Is Jaguar Land Rover, the UK’s largest auto manufacturer, heading for a car crash? Jaguar’s integrated supply chain is set to face massive disruption as uncertainty reigns over Britain’s relationship with the EU.
Clouds on the horizon? Nestle, climate change, and the future of bottled water.
As climate change increases droughts near Nestle's water resources, how can they respond to ensure a future for the bottled water industry?
Adidas: Supply Chain as Competitive Advantage
As in the case of Adidas, increasing sales may help reframe the business case for supply chain improvement. Once the fundamentals of inventory accuracy and data abundance have been established, there are many other opportunities for improvement.