Essays about: "pharmacy supply chain"
Found 2 essays containing the words pharmacy supply chain.
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1. Introducing the home delivery of prescription medicine in Sweden : An analysis of private pharmacies and their supply chains
University essay from Högskolan i Jönköping/IHH, Media, Management and Transformation Centre (MMTC); Högskolan i Jönköping/IHH, Företagsekonomi; Högskolan i Jönköping/IHH, Centre of Logistics and Supply Chain ManagementAbstract : Logistics and Supply Chain Management has become a vital component in every industry in the globalised world. It is a key strategic tool for companies to deliver services and resources to stakeholders and a source of competitive advantage, consequently any failures to optimise or develop a supply chain can lead to a loss of customers, revenue and market share. READ MORE
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2. Deregulation Effects on the Swedish Pharmaceutical Distribution Network
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionenAbstract : 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
