## [Supply Chain Resilience for Health and Life Sciences](/services/supply-chain-resilience-health-and-life-sciences) ![Green Cargo Container Ship, Cargo Container only green color. container ship running in the ocean to shipyard sea port. import shipping industry freight logistics. Concept green transportation environment](https://delivery-p133222-e1298791.adobeaemcloud.com/adobe/assets/urn:aaid:aem:caa056cb-3c47-45d3-823e-52d4d5da7912/as/caa056cb-3c47-45d3-823e-52d4d5da7912.webp?&smartcrop=Square&max-quality=90&width=400) # Supply Chain Resilience for Health and Life Sciences We empower customers with supplier qualification tools, product insights and audit services to reduce supply chain risks by increasing visibility into supplier data, quality and compliance. 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One of our team members will respond to your request as soon as possible. Close ## Roadblocks to mitigating supply chain risks and disruptions Health and life sciences companies require more powerful supply chain management capabilities to manage expanding global networks of suppliers and vendors for materials, ingredients and components. Stakeholders demand more transparency in manufacturers’ supply chain partners to identify supplier and process-related risks that can otherwise impact patient safety and balance sheets. ![Replay attack](/modules/custom/ul_component/components/brand_icon/assets/brand-icons-positive/replay_attack.svg)### Expertise gap in supplier risk management ![Shield exclamation point](/modules/custom/ul_component/components/brand_icon/assets/brand-icons-positive/shield_exclamation_point.svg)### Poor visibility into supplier compliance ![Magnifying glass](/modules/custom/ul_component/components/brand_icon/assets/brand-icons-positive/magnifying_glass.svg)### Lack of product insights 52% Of firms want more collaboration with suppliers to better manage supply chains.[\[1\]](#footnote__1qStl0DOLRTTcqgllADMWsmrMOeIWqIMs8vnXCyJs_ipsGgyWbIqdP "https://www.wtwco.com/en-us/insights/2023/03/2023-global-life-science-supply-chain-risk-report") 33% Of firms want higher-grade data to improve supply chain management.[\[2\]](#footnote__1qStl0DOLRTTcqgllADMWsmrMOeIWqIMs8vnXCyJs_qn7iHIPK64m8 "https://www.wtwco.com/en-us/insights/2023/03/2023-global-life-science-supply-chain-risk-report") 59% Of firms require more understanding of supplier networks to manage risks.[\[3\]](#footnote__1qStl0DOLRTTcqgllADMWsmrMOeIWqIMs8vnXCyJs_g2BLxJWwCICS "https://www.wtwco.com/en-us/insights/2023/03/2023-global-life-science-supply-chain-risk-report") 33% Of firms cite product complexity as a key factor in supply chain risks.[\[4\]](#footnote__1qStl0DOLRTTcqgllADMWsmrMOeIWqIMs8vnXCyJs_h2KgDW3uP4iL "https://www.wtwco.com/en-us/insights/2023/03/2023-global-life-science-supply-chain-risk-report") ![pharmaceutical factory worker](https://delivery-p133222-e1298791.adobeaemcloud.com/adobe/assets/urn:aaid:aem:4057af9c-449d-44d3-9185-4feb252119a3/as/4057af9c-449d-44d3-9185-4feb252119a3.webp?&smartcrop=Landscape&max-quality=90&width=400) ![Document secure](/modules/custom/ul_component/components/brand_icon/assets/brand-icons-positive/document_secure.svg)### Supplier qualification Manage qualification standards for suppliers and improve quality outcomes with audit readiness. ![Manufacturer search](/modules/custom/ul_component/components/brand_icon/assets/brand-icons-positive/manufacturer_search.svg)### Audits and inspections Verify suppliers' regulatory and quality compliance with our third-party services. ![Water flow](/modules/custom/ul_component/components/brand_icon/assets/brand-icons-positive/water_flow.svg)### Product insights Assess the sustainability attributes of materials, components and products with our digital platforms. ![Document with ul logo](/modules/custom/ul_component/components/brand_icon/assets/brand-icons-positive/document_with_ul_logo.svg)### Sourcing and certifications Support continuous operations and compliance with our extensive databases. ## Our industry offerings help companies improve supplier risk management ![Document secure](/modules/custom/ul_component/components/brand_icon/assets/brand-icons-positive/document_secure.svg) ### ULTRUS® ComplianceWire® Supplier Qualification ULTRUS ComplianceWire Supplier Qualification helps companies monitor suppliers to track compliance and qualification, assess supply chain risks and generate audit-ready reports. [ Learn more *arrow\_forward* ](/software/ultrus/compliancewire-supplier-qualification) ![Manufacturer search](/modules/custom/ul_component/components/brand_icon/assets/brand-icons-positive/manufacturer_search.svg) ### Supplier Quality Audits and Certifications Our Supplier Quality Audits and Certification service provides accredited third-party supplier quality audits and inspections. [ Learn more *arrow\_forward* ](/services/supplier-quality-audits-and-certifications) ![Magnifying glass](/modules/custom/ul_component/components/brand_icon/assets/brand-icons-positive/magnifying_glass.svg) ### ULTRUS® UL Prospector® Material Discovery Rapidly research and source more than 260,000 materials and ingredients across 10 industries for product development and compliance. [ Learn more *arrow\_forward* ](/software/ultrus/prospector-material-discovery) ![Certification search](/modules/custom/ul_component/components/brand_icon/assets/brand-icons-positive/certification_search.svg) ### UL Product iQ® Product Sourcing and Certifications Database The UL Product iQ Product Sourcing and Certifications Database offers health and life sciences companies the ability to rapidly verify products that have obtained UL Solutions safety certification. [ Learn more *arrow\_forward* ](/software/product-sourcing-and-certifications-database) ![Flask with flower](/modules/custom/ul_component/components/brand_icon/assets/brand-icons-positive/flask_with_flower.svg) ### ULTRUS® PurView® Product and Supplier Scorecard Monitor and assess the performance of your suppliers across various metrics, including quality, compliance and risk management. [ Learn more *arrow\_forward* ](/software/ultrus/product-supplier-scorecard) ## Meet our experts “There are many commercial growth opportunities for health and life sciences innovators who take the lead on sustainable product development.” [ Learn about William ](/about/people/william-pease) ![William Pease, PhD](https://delivery-p133222-e1298791.adobeaemcloud.com/adobe/assets/urn:aaid:aem:77f1943b-e976-4767-8786-ca6d0c5aa1dc/as/77f1943b-e976-4767-8786-ca6d0c5aa1dc.webp?&smartcrop=Square&max-quality=90&width=400) ### William Pease Chief Scientist, Product and Supply Chain Intelligence ## Download our brochure PDF ### Advancing the development of safe, compliant medical products and systems. 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[ Contact us ](#form) ## Comprehensive offerings for the Health and Life Sciences industry ![Portrait of young woman with colored hair consulting with prosthetist in orthology clinic](https://delivery-p133222-e1298791.adobeaemcloud.com/adobe/assets/urn:aaid:aem:600a7988-9f92-4139-b6be-a4723b4e099c/as/600a7988-9f92-4139-b6be-a4723b4e099c.webp?&max-quality=90&width=400) ### Health and Life Sciences [ Learn more ](/industries/healthcare-and-life-sciences) ![Royalty-Free Stock Photography by Rubberball.com](https://delivery-p133222-e1298791.adobeaemcloud.com/adobe/assets/urn:aaid:aem:7e8510b7-9150-49cc-bbaa-d8f8a6c1f2b2/as/7e8510b7-9150-49cc-bbaa-d8f8a6c1f2b2.webp?&max-quality=90&width=400) ### Market access for Health and Life Sciences [ Learn more ](/services/market-access-health-and-life-sciences) ![Over the shoulder view of a female doctor looking at brain x-ray images of male patient undergoing MRI in background at hospital. 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