Browse news, stories, events, and press items with a focus on fine chemical supply, quality systems, sustainability reporting, and regulatory documentation.
A supply manager's no-fluff comparison of Lonza vs. small CDMOs and generic suppliers, drawing on 13 years of costly mistakes to help you decide when the premium is worth it and when it's not.
Read moreA procurement manager shares why the cheapest supplier for cell culture media and chemicals often costs more in the long run, using Lonza's PBS formulation as a case study in total cost of ownership.
Read moreAn honest look at why focusing solely on price can cost your organization more in the long run, based on real-world procurement experience in the pharmaceutical and biotech supply chain.
Read moreA procurement manager's deep dive into why chemical supplier costs keep ballooning, how hidden fees and overlooked spec sheets destroy budgets, and why the 'cheapest quote' is rarely the most cost-effective.
Read moreA practical, experience-based guide for pharma companies using Lonza's CDMO services. Learn how to avoid critical pitfalls in API procurement, catalyst selection, and waste management using a simple 5-step checklist.
Read moreA comparison-driven guide for procurement professionals weighing the speed and reliability of a global CDMO like Lonza against smaller, lower-cost vendors for rush orders. Based on real-world experience with emergency chemical and API sourcing.
Read moreA procurement manager's deep dive into the hidden costs of assuming 'standard' pharmaceutical raw materials are actually standard. Why checking the CoA before signing is cheaper than managing the fallout after.
Read moreA procurement manager explains why paying a premium for Lonza's API, DMEM, and specialty chemicals saves money in the long run—and when it doesn't.
Read moreA procurement manager's personal breakdown of why Lonza exists, how specialty chemical distribution works for industrial adhesives, and the costly mistake that taught me the difference between 'supplier' and 'partner'.
Read moreRelying on outdated methods for accessing MSDS sheets, managing API documentation, or tracking regulatory changes is a growing risk. Here’s how the industry is shifting and what that means for your next project.
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