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Single-Use Systems Supply Chain 30 BioPharm International eBook June 2018 www.biopharminternational.com julia.m/Shutterstock Assurance of Supply Robust materials management, supplier quality management, quality control, and business continuity planning are essential to ensure continuous supply of single-use bags. S ingle-use bags are widely used in biophar- maceutical manufacturing. A crucial aspect for drug manufacturers is the reliability of the supply chain of single-use bags. BioPharm International spoke to Sara Bell, senior market- ing manager, Single-Use Solutions, MilliporeSigma, about the supply-chain challenges from a single-use supplier's perspective. ENSURING RELIABILITY BioPharm: What are the challenges facing single-use supply chains and how do you ensure reliability of the supply chain for single-use bags? Bell: Single-use supply chains are complex and dynamic. The large number of raw materials makes forecasting demand more difficult and requires robust materials management, supplier quality management, quality control, and business continuity planning to ensure continuity of supply. The key is to adopt a comprehensive, 'risk-smart' approach to supply continuity and control. It is impor- tant that suppliers are proactively identifying the poten- tial risks and minimizing the probability and impact of supply disruptions through effective demand plan- ning/forecasting, capacity planning, business conti- nuity planning (BCP), change control management, ADELINE SIEW, PHD