Challenge
A large portfolio experienced frequent regulatory-impacting changes that created bridging-stock needs, tied up cash and increased filing complexity.
Approach
We introduced lifecycle-based rules that limited certain technical changes depending on product stage(e.g., late-life products prioritized for outsourcing vs. capital investment), trained TPMs on the rules, and implemented bundling strategies for compatible filings. Governance and portfolio KPIs tracked compliance and change counts.
Impact
The portfolio experienced a >20% drop in regulatory-impacting technical changes and a correlated reduction in regulatory/supply interactions and bridging inventory profiles.