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Background Aims: The selection between centralized and point-of-care (POC) manufacturing supply-chain network design is a crucial consideration in the autologous cell therapy (AuCT) industry, as each approach offers its advantages and disadvantages.
Methods: This study uses a simulation-based approach to compare and examine the two strategies using the supply chain for chimeric antigen receptor T-cell therapy manufacturing as an exemplar. When does it make sense to use one manufacturing strategy over another? Currently, major manufacturers in the AuCT industry use centralized supply-chain strategies predominantly in practice. The simulation results explain the reasons for this choice. To enhance the competitiveness of the POC strategy, two operation rules are proposed and tested with the simulation. The study uses key performance indicators such as cost, fulfillment time, service level, and resource utilization to provide generic guidelines based on the findings.
Results: The results have revealed that (i) the centralized supply-chain strategy has a significant advantage at current demand levels of a few thousand products per year; (ii) "optimal capacity" exists for the POC strategy that minimizes the cost of goods and (iii) allowing part-time labor and order transshipment can significantly increase the competitiveness of the POC strategy.
Conclusions: This study may be useful in helping commercial manufacturers make informed decisions about their manufacturing approach to enhance their competitiveness in the market and to ensure a high level of patient benefit.
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