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Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Packing Sourcer
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The leader of a large pharmaceutical company once asked the question: "How do pharmaceutical companies effectively integrate outsourcing partners into an already sub-optimised set of supply-chain processes?" Most pharmaceutical executives will agree that the pharmaceutical industry as a whole has not embraced 'operational excellence'. Their focus has been on the development of technology and new and innovative blockbuster drugs.
However, recent cost pressures, expiring patents and increased government regulations have changed the content of many boardroom discussions. Executive discussions have started to centre around effective planning, supplier partnerships, internal and external development and manufacturing excellence, and global distribution capabilities. In comparison with other industries, supply chain management in the pharmaceutical industry is still a relatively new concept.
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