Anticipating Disruptions: Identifying and Planning for Shortages

December 20, 2022

In the biopharma space, nearly every moving part is contingent upon a functioning supply chain. In this month’s episode, moderator Ben Locwin, vice president of project solutions at Black Diamond Networks, speaks with Rich Musa, director and head of supply chain at Cipla Therapeutics, about anticipating supply chain disruptions and planning for shortages. Musa talks about maintaining materials inventory, structuring robust supplier contracts, securing backup suppliers, and investing in a third-party supply chain analysis. He also outlines the proper way to forecast materials, manage risk versus loss, and prepare suppliers to meet demand requirements in a dynamic environment.

Rich Musa, MBA, Director and Head of Supply Chain, Cipla Therapeutics
Rich Musa is the supply chain lead for a start-up branded products venture with Cipla. He has been in the pharmaceutical industry for over 25 years, working in manufacturing, support functions, planning, and forecasting.