MARCH 2018 Research Alert

This month we added four new studies to the Best Practice Database, the research repository for Best Practices, LLC. This month's new studies explore four topical areas: Knowledge Management, Medical Booths at Congresses, Corporate Affairs and Medical Device Opportunities in Emerging Markets. The Knowledge Management study focuses on effectively utilizing technology and staffing. The Medical Booth study deals with the content, availability and display of medical information at congresses. The Corporate Affairs study looks at a range of issues associated with this function, including staffing, structure and roles. The last study examines best practices for medical device companies moving into markets in Asia-Pacific and Latin America.

The new Best Practices, LLC studies listed below under Newly Added Research explore how leading companies have made their operations more effective across these different areas.

	Download: Using Knowledge Management to Accelerate Growth: Technology and Staffing (5497) Effective utilization of technology and staff is a vital part of a company's Knowledge Management. Best Practices, LLC conducted this study to probe how organizations are utilizing technology to boost their Knowledge Management system's effectiveness. The research also presents current staffing levels around Knowledge Management roles.
	Download: Best Practices in Improving Medical Affairs Booth Impact at Congresses: Content Type, Availability and Display Methods (5499) New technologies and a conservative compliance mindset have made it challenging for some medical communications leaders to showcase their company's pipeline and products to thought leaders attending medical congresses. This study examines the types of medical information companies are sharing and how they are displaying it at these important meetings.
	Download: Identifying Superior Corporate Affairs / Corporate Communications Capabilities (5498) The Corporate Affairs function is a critical part of building a biopharmaceutical company’s reputation and brand among key external stakeholders. Best Practices, LLC undertook benchmarking research to probe Corporate Affairs capabilities, structures, outsourcing, budgets, and effectiveness.
	Download: Growing your Medical Device Business in Asia-Pacific and Latin America: Priority Markets, Structure and Staffing (5502) As medical device companies seek growth opportunities in emerging markets, they need to prioritize key markets in order to succeed. This Best Practices, LLC study delivers benchmarks around the target growth rates, highest-priority markets, commercial structure, and staffing.