This continuing education course presents how supply chain concepts can be used to improve the product quality and reduce consumer risks throughout the life-cycle of a pharmaceutical product while maintaining sustainable business performance. Emphasis will be given to the manufacturing of API’s, registered intermediates, and critical raw materials. Fundamental supply chain concepts will be presented in the context of the pharmaceutical regulatory environment; topics include supply chain fundamental concepts, inventory management, supplier relationship management, cold logistics systems, and supply chain integration concepts. Class instruction will be complemented with case studies, interactive simulators, and team exercises that will provide opportunities to practice these concepts.