Marc-Olivier Simon and Moïse Bitton discuss the needs of CDMOs in terms of digitalization of their activities and the tools available on the market (ELN, LIMS, LES, SDMS, KM, QMS, MES etc.).
While (Big) Pharmas have embraced digitalization, CDMOs seem far behind. The author see this as the result of the mismatch between the tools proposed and the specific needs of the contract service industry.
They explain how innovative and disruptive software solution will enable to bridge the gap and help the industry evolve towards more digitally designed processes.
Read more in the Panel discussion on custom synthesis and contract manufacturing, Chemistry Today, vol 37(4)