CFO Thought Leader

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Although the life sciences firms blend of knowledge-driven resources and AI placed it at the forefront of drug discovery innovation, Egorov identified a critical vulnerability: the companys model depended too heavily on a small set of major pharmaceutical customers, leaving its growth in the hands of external decision-makers.

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The Finance Weekly

DECEMBER 2, 2024

A finance director at a large niche pharmaceutical company told us: “We have a lot of manual processes and inputting and that type of stuff which I am trying to get away from. One company we spoke to–a $110M equipment leasing firm–has been looking for a way out of this Excel mess for three years.

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CFO Talks

OCTOBER 28, 2024

As an investor, since 1969, I had to work through audited financial statements. I was appointed at Unisa School for Business Leadership to teach MBL Financial Management in 2008, after that I did my CFO(SA) as it was related. Can you share some career highlights and defining moments?

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

Pharmaceutical companies also have to rethink how they approach vendor onboarding, with many finding that it is no longer safe or possible to visit potential manufacturing partners in person for on-site tours and inspections. This can reduce workloads and accelerate processes for the buyers.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 6, 2019

Real-time access to tracking data through distributed ledger technology is critical for time-sensitive materials, such as pharmaceuticals or [foods]. Across treasury and supply chain efforts, Rodrigues noted, blockchain can help improve risk management through three major points: data redundancy, auditability and smart-contract permissions.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 26, 2019

Mile High Labs is using Chain.io’s platform, a blockchain solution called Vault, to provide proof of authorization and auditing documents. “In more traditional industries, such as food production and pharmaceuticals , there are legacy systems and long-established ways of thinking,” said Chain.io

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CFO Talks

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

In South Africa, we seem to apply IAS 38 with extra caution—thanks in part to our regulatory environment , where bodies like the Independent Regulatory Board for Auditors (IRBA) enforce stringent controls on audit firms that forces them to favour conservatism over practical considerations to avoid fines and penalties from the IRBA.

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