Browse news, stories, events, and press items with a focus on fine chemical supply, quality systems, sustainability reporting, and regulatory documentation.
A 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Read moreRelying on outdated methods for accessing MSDS sheets, managing API documentation, or tracking regulatory changes is a growing risk.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.
Read moreNot every supplier relationship is built the same. Here's how to assess whether you need a strategic CDMO partner like Lonza, a quick-stock buy from a platform like Lonza Shop, or a different solution entirely—based on real-world triage experience.
Read moreA firsthand account from an industry insider on why prioritizing quality during emergency pharmaceutical orders is a direct investment in your brand's reputation.
Read moreA quality inspector shares a real story about verifying color specifications across multiple batches, the hidden trap of assuming 'primary colors' are simple, and why Lonza's COA approach is a better model.
Read moreAn administrative buyer shares a real-world experience navigating chemical procurement, including a surprising lesson about methanol and why vendor expertise matters more than you think.
Read moreAn honest, experience-based look at how to make safe, smart procurement decisions for hazardous chemicals (like HCl) and critical biologicals (like primary human hepatocytes) under extreme time pressure. Featuring advice for pharma buyers and production managers.
Read moreA practical Q&A covering Lonza's capabilities in pharma and biotech, from rush API orders to navigating tech transfer and the Lonza Shop. Written from the perspective of a specialist who handles emergency delivery requests.
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