Survey: AI + Digital Maturity in Contract Manufacturing
Report Reveals the Digital Divide in CDMO Manufacturing
Digital transformation is rapidly shifting from competitive advantage to market requirement for contract manufacturing and development organizations (CDMOs) in life sciences. While 92% of life sciences CDMOs report sponsors now discussing digital capabilities in negotiations, 60% still operate at preliminary digital maturity levels. This comprehensive survey of 50-plus global CDMOs reveals the stark reality: the window for digital readiness is closing.
Discover where your organization stands in the era of digital manufacturing. This exclusive report exposes the brutal economics of CDMO manufacturing, revealing which CDMOs are winning with strategic artificial intelligence (AI) deployment and which are falling behind. Learn how digital manufacturing leaders are overcoming implementation barriers while laggards struggle with legacy infrastructure and resource constraints.
Download this data-driven report to understand the competitive landscape and position your CDMO for success in an increasingly digital marketplace.
- Benchmark your organization's digital maturity against 50-plus CDMOs in life sciences spanning revenue sizes from under $1 million to over $1 billion across three continents.
- Uncover the critical implementation gaps between perceived AI value and actual deployment in CDMO manufacturing, with actionable insights on supply chain forecasting and predictive maintenance.
- Access exclusive data on sponsor digital demands and integration requirements that are reshaping life sciences CDMOs’ partnerships and contract negotiations.
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Why Digital Manufacturing Matters for CDMOs
For CDMOs in life sciences, digital manufacturing is no longer just a competitive advantage—it's now a market requirement. As sponsors increasingly demand real-time visibility, integrated quality systems, and data-driven insights, CDMOs face mounting pressure to modernize operations beyond century-old paper-based processes.
The survey data reveals a sobering reality: while 83% of life sciences CDMOs pursue digitization for productivity and efficiency improvements, only 27% have implemented electronic batch records and just 25% use manufacturing execution systems. This gap between ambition and execution creates both risk and opportunity. Leading organizations are achieving enterprise-level integration through strategic connectivity of quality management systems (QMS), learning information management systems (LIMS), and enterprise resource planning (ERP) platforms. Connectivity has become the core of building a foundation for AI-powered manufacturing intelligence.
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Download the ReportDigital Manufacturing Survey FAQ
What is the purpose of this survey?
This survey benchmarks digital manufacturing adoption among CDMOs in life sciences, identifying industry trends, challenges, and opportunities to help your organization navigate digital transformation effectively.
Who participated in and can benefit from the results of this survey?
Professionals from contract development and manufacturing organizations (CDMOs) involved in operations, technology implementation, quality assurance, or executive leadership in life sciences manufacturing.
Who conducted this research?
This research was conducted by MasterControl in partnership with PharmaSource, combining industry expertise to deliver actionable insights for CDMOs.
What topics does the survey cover?
The survey addresses digital technology adoption, implementation challenges, future investment priorities, ROI measurement, regulatory considerations, and digital transformation strategies.
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