The document discusses the benefits and risks of single-use systems (SUS) in the biopharmaceutical supply chain, emphasizing the need for standardization and partnerships to enhance predictability and service. It presents the Biophorum Operations Group (BPOG) as a collaborative effort of biopharmaceutical manufacturers aimed at sharing best practices and improving industrial maturity through non-competitive cooperation. By using the automotive industry as a model, the document calls for addressing challenges and implementing solutions that would streamline processes, reduce costs, and mitigate risks associated with SUS.