Essays about: "Pharmaceutical Distribution Network"

Found 4 essays containing the words Pharmaceutical Distribution Network.

1. 1. Assessing cost-efficiency in a distribution network with different degrees of centralization : A case study at a Swedish pharmaceutical company

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

   Author : Adam Thillberg; [2022]
   Keywords : Distribution network; Centralization; Cost-efficiency; Distributionsnätverk; Centralisering; Kostnadseffektivitet;

   Abstract : The supply chain is multilateral concept, involving all actors partaking in fulfilling customer requests. Within the supply chain, the outbound distribution network is key for achieving profitability as it has a direct effect on supply chain costs and on customer value. READ MORE

3. 2. Coordinating the distribution networks in clinical supply chains A case of AstraZeneca’s pharmaceutical and lab kits networks

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Ioannis Poulios; Efthymios Kanatos; [2016-07-04]
   Keywords : clinical studies; clinical trial logistics; pharmaceutical R D sector; AstraZeneca; regulations in clinical studies; drug import regulations; supply chain coordination;

   Abstract : Decreasing profits and sharp globalized competition has driven the leading pharmaceutical companies to reduce the expenditures of new drug development by redesigning the clinical logistics processes. Under this context, the study managers of a clinical study of AstraZeneca in cardiovascular sector wanted to investigate the potential coordination of the distribution flows of the pharmaceutical kits and ancillary lab kits to the investigation sites as performed by the two strategic outsourcing partners, Fisher and Covance, respectively. READ MORE

4. 3. Assessing Adoption of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) toTrack Counterfeit Drugs in a Supply Chain : The Case of Kama Pharmaceutical Company, Ghana

   University essay from

   Author : Philip Osei Asuming; Kofi Ansah Asare; [2011]
   Keywords : Social Behaviour Law; Counterfeit drugs; Supply Chain; Tracking; Radio Frequency Identification; RFID; Samhälls-; beteendevetenskap; juridik;

   Abstract : The use of technology in business process is gaining much attention, and many businesses today rely on technology as an important part of an efficient and effective way of meeting customers’ satisfaction. This study deals with the adoption of a proper and electronic means of tracking counterfeit drugs in the supply chain (distribution network) through the use of RFID technology. READ MORE

5. 4. Deregulation Effects on the Swedish Pharmaceutical Distribution Network

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Kristofer Löhmos; Fredrik Thorell; [2010-10-08]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : On July 1st 2009, the government-controlled monopoly on pharmaceutical retailing in Sweden was eliminated, and the subsequent pharmacy sell-out resulted in the existence of five pharmacy groups in the retailer stage of the supply chain, instead of the previous Apoteket AB; however, practically all distribution of pharmaceutical products still occur through the two logistics providers Tamro and KD Pharma. This thesis addresses how the deregulation of the pharmaceutical market affect the manufacturers’ distribution channels, how a manufacturer can benefit from possible changes in the distribution stage of the supply chain, and what opportunities and threats regarding distribution that may arise as a result of the deregulation? The investigation is disposed as a case study performed from the biotech developer and manufacturer Genzyme’s point of view, and it is conducted through several in-depth interviews with Genzyme, as well as representatives from both the distribution and retail companies. READ MORE