Clinical supply forecasting & planning

Clinical supply forecasting & planning

100% patients fully supplied on time. Maximum efficiency for your team. The right technologies for the right trials.

Your challenges, our focus

Clinical trials are more complex than ever. Clinical supply managers are expected to plan flawlessly, adapt instantly, and never miss a dose, no matter the size of the team or the speed of change. But with growing pressure, fragmented data, and limited time, supply chain teams are left firefighting instead of planning.

It’s time for a smarter way.

Compass
Ever-changing plans

High uncertainty is the norm. Reactive planning and last-minute changes can easily take over your schedule. You need robust plans and the agility to rapidly adapt to shifts.

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No room for error

In clinical supply, missing a dose isn’t an option. Inaccurate models force teams to over-supply, just in case. You need tools to build better plans, rather than building buffers.

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Complexity overload

Adaptive designs, global trials, lot pooling, … You need forecasting capabilities designed for this rising complexity.

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Limited resources

Doing more with the same, or less. Forecasting and planning often take a backseat to urgent demands. You need to optimize both budgets and your time for strategic planning.

Scattered data, scattered focus

Trial information lives across emails, systems, and offline files. Balancing ClinOps, CMC, and vendors is a non-stop task. You need the full picture to keep everyone in sync.

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One-size-fits-none planning

Without a way to tailor effort to trial stakes, small studies get over-engineered while complex trials get under-supported. You need tools to focus your efforts where it counts.

Forecasting and planning for standardized clinical trials

Clinical trial supply demands clarity, speed, and coordination. But fragmented data, inconsistent processes, and time lost in spreadsheets can slow teams down. N-SIDE makes forecasting and planning simple and scalable. So your team can plan smarter, faster, and focus on delivering what matters most: every dose, on time.

Simply intuitive
Plan in minutes with a frictionless interface, no steep learning curve, and seamless integration into your existing tools.
Hyper agile planning
Adjust on the fly. Explore what-if scenarios in real-time and act with data.
Global visibility
Turn your trial data into clear answers for your team, your stakeholders, and every decision-maker.
Higher accuracy than any spreadsheet
Trust your forecast, eliminate costly waste and avoid daily time-consuming manual updates.
Forecasting and planning <strong>for standardized clinical trials</strong>

Impact in numbers

65%
faster forecasting
< 3 minutes
to model a clinical trial
15%
average reduction in waste

Simulations and optimization for the most high-stakes clinical trials

For your most strategic trials – when the drug is scarce, the timeline critical, or the spotlight on – forecasting and planning must be flawless. N-SIDE delivers robust, optimized supply strategies that hold under pressure. Through advanced technology and expert guidance, we help you navigate uncertainty, minimize costs, and guarantee 100% patient service.

Ultimate precision
Math at your service. Model even the most complex trials with the utmost accuracy enriched by RTSM data actuals.
Robust strategies
Simulate your trial end-to-end, from FPI to LPLV, and packaging to dispensation. Develop supply plans that withstand uncertainty and adapt as trials evolve. 
Balanced performance
Optimize across cost, missed dispensing risk, waste, stockouts, timelines, CO2 emissions. Quantify and compare the real impact of every decision.
Expert guidance
Work side-by-side with clinical supply experts who challenge assumptions and help you raise the bar.
Simulations and optimization <strong>for the most high-stakes clinical trials</strong>

Impact in numbers

0
missed visit risk
20-60%
drug waste reduction
20-50%
cost savings

Complementary solutions for your trial portfolio

Easy and accurate clinical supply forecasting & planning solution

Easy and accurate clinical supply forecasting & planning solution

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Risk-based clinical supply optimization solution

Risk-based clinical supply optimization solution

Risk-based clinical supply optimization solution
Crisis and risk management services

Crisis and risk management services

Crisis and risk management services
Forecasting, planning & optimization outsourcing services

Forecasting, planning & optimization outsourcing services

Forecasting, planning & optimization outsourcing services
Clinical supply optimization services

Clinical supply optimization services

Clinical supply optimization services

Testimonials

Mid-Size Pharma EU
Head of Clinical Supply Chain Oncology
“N-SIDE costs us less than 2% of the savings they bring.”
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“N-SIDE’s solution provides a tremendous opportunity for AstraZeneca to collaborate across key areas of clinical development and deliver the best studies for our patients.”
Mid-Size Pharma EU
Head of Clinical Supply Chain Oncology
“N-SIDE costs us less than 2% of the savings they bring.”
Picture of AstraZeneca logo
“N-SIDE’s solution provides a tremendous opportunity for AstraZeneca to collaborate across key areas of clinical development and deliver the best studies for our patients.”
Contact us!
Ready to embark on your journey to clinical supply chain excellence? Reach out to learn how N-SIDE can help you!

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