Essays about: "Kristofer Löhmos"
Found 1 essay containing the words Kristofer Löhmos.
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1. 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
