Sophie Molle

Clinical trial supply chains operate under unique constraints, including protocol variability, regulatory requirements, and frequent amendments. Unlike the commercial space where standardisation and automation are well established clinical environments often rely on fragmented systems and manual workflows. This gap creates inefficiencies at clinical sites, contributing to delays, increased workload, and staff burnout.

This session introduces the GS1 system of global standards as a proven framework for enabling interoperability, traceability, and efficiency across healthcare supply chains. Attendees will gain a clear understanding of how GS1 standards can be applied within clinical trials. A key focus will be the "Scan Once" concept: a digitalisation approach that allows clinical site staff to capture and reuse product data through a single barcode scan. This eliminates redundant data entry, reduces errors, and improves workflow efficiency. Through real-world examples this session will demonstrate how implementing GS1 standards and Scan Once principles can directly address the site burden crisis. Early results highlight measurable improvements in:

• Time savings for site staff
• Reduction in manual data entry
• Increased accuracy and traceability
• Enhanced compliance and audit readines