Analysis of Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Strategies and Innovation

This report delves into the critical role of supply chain strategies within the pharmaceutical industry, emphasizing their impact on innovation, competence, and overall healthcare efficiency. The research explores the significance of effective manufacturing, timely product delivery, and the availability of essential medications. It highlights the importance of supply chain networks, knowledge sharing, and theoretical frameworks such as network theory and knowledge-based view theory. The report discusses both theoretical and practical implications, including the need for further research, the creation of conceptual models, and the importance of strategic alignment. It addresses challenges such as temperature control, product damage, and research and development, while also exploring the differences between supply chains and supply networks. The analysis concludes with recommendations for improving innovation deployment and competency within the pharmaceutical supply chain, offering valuable insights for industry professionals and students alike. The report underscores the need for adaptation to overcome challenges and capitalize on opportunities within the evolving landscape of the pharmaceutical sector.

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Table of Contents
Chapter 8: Conclusion and Contribution ........................................................................................3
Introduction to Chapter...........................................................................................................3
Implications and concluding remarks.....................................................................................4
Theoretical implications.........................................................................................................7
Practical implications...........................................................................................................14
Recommendations and future research directions................................................................22
Limitations............................................................................................................................24
Summary of the chapter........................................................................................................26

Chapter 8: Conclusion and Contribution
Introduction to Chapter
This research implies that strategies to supply the pharmaceutical products are very
important to enhance efficient and effectiveness of healthcare system in different countries. It has
been identified that appropriate manufacturing and operations is significant in pharmaceutical
companies to supply products on time in desired quality for hospitals. However, it consist the
fact that availability of required medications, antibiotics and injections are very important in
healthcare organisations for delivering better care services for welfare of people. Meanwhile,
supply chain plays an important role which should be focussed by pharmaceutical industry which
is observed the become favourable to increase effectiveness of healthcare system of the nation.
In addition to this, effective supply chain strategies are required to established by companies
manufacturing various kinds of medicines to supply them in market according to the demands of
people. It is very important for them to make availability of medications because they efforts are
responsible for saving someone's life.
Conclusion which can be derived from the investigation that it is important to implement
effective supply chain strategies to make appropriate availability of medicines in market. It has
been determined that effective supply of medications are suitable to enhance clinical outcomes. It
includes the study which has been taken in to consideration on influence of supply network
strategies and knowledge sharing on innovation and supply chain competence in pharmaceutical

industries. The supply network is pattern of the spatial and temporary processes which carried
out facility nodes as well as distribution links which add some value for consumers by
production and products delivery. In addition to this, it consist the discussion about impact of
supply chain strategies and the knowledge sharing on supply chain and innovation in
pharmaceutical industries. The aim and objectives has been developed related to specific subject
area.
Considering the carried out research, it has been summarised that the supply chain should
be establish as an effective network of people, company, technology and resources in
pharmaceutical companies. This consists make improvement in activities of business to provide
final goods to market in an effective manner. It has been discussed that the supply chain helps in
develop customer loyalty. This mitigates costs through minimizing operational expenses and
resulting company in gaining financial advantages. The supply chain has been taken in to
consideration on the pharmaceutical industry. It searches, develops, produces and also markets
the drugs for use as the medications to be properly administered to patents to cure them, alleviate
symptoms.
This investigation implies that effective theoretical concept should be utilised by
pharmaceutical organisation to improve their manufacturing as well as supply of product in
healthcare institutions. It has been evaluated that theoretical implication should be considered by
every company in pharmaceutical industry which facilitate to improve effectiveness of their
services in market. Basically, one of the effective idea to use network theory which can be
described as a representation of either symmetric relations between discrete objects or tasks. It
has been identified that supply chain strategies, strategic alignment, Integration for New Product
Development, Innovation, Network theory and Knowledge-Based View Theory are important to
enhance supply chain management. On the basis of Network theory that relationship among
organisations located in similar supply chain. It develop overview of most necessary
contributions which can used through managers as well as purchasers which interested in area of
supply chain network. It has been analysed that network theory is unable to state that when
organisations can purchase from the other with them. On the other hand, Knowledge-Based
View Theory stated an extension of the resource- based view of company as this is adequate with
exiting economic context. It is plausible approach to understand the competitive dynamic hence
developing proper analysis of an entity weaknesses and strengths.

Implications and concluding remarks
This investigation implies that several theoretical and practical implications which are
summarised here. Initially, it is necessary to carry out more research in context of supply chain
network in pharmaceutical industry to understand the same effectively. It is favourable to
understand the causes behind ineffectiveness of supply chain due to which appropriate efforts
can be applied to enhance supply of product to healthcare organisations for improving their
efficiencies. It is a very precious contribution to pharmaceutical as well as health industry in
terms of increasing patient outcomes along with boosting up health status of entire population of
the country.
Conclusion which can be derived from this investigation includes the theoretical
implication of create an original conceptual model of an organisation. It will be specific and
according to the specified desires of particular pharmaceutical company. However, it is
beneficial for them to maintain their unique standards as well as enhance their supply in market
in terms of completing demands of people to become well-being.
The given study implies that it is main of healthcare system and comprise of institutions
which licensed to conduct the research and supply the drugs to end user. It can be concluded that
value of pharmaceutical market in UAE is projected to reach around the 3.7 billion USD by
2020. In context to this, healthcare industry is regulated strictly at Federal and the Emirate level.
Supply chain of pharmaceutical sector is same to that other industry in manufacturing sector. It
has two drug distribution channels like OTC and prescription. It has been discussed that in
pharmaceutical industry, supply chain helps in use of the resources, enhance shareholder value,
earn high profit level etc.
Conclusion can be derived from the research that different supply chain strategies such as
Strategic Alignment and Integration for New Product Development are suitable to improve
supply chain efficiency. The pharmaceutical companies can take benefits of knowledge that
available in supply chain network that helps in increase innovation and the Supply chain
competencies. It has been studied that the pharmaceutical industry act with an integrity, comply
with pharmaceutical drug production laws and respect human rights in order to prevent causing
the harm to customers of goods. However, it has been determined that the different challenges in
pharmaceutical industry such as temperature control, product damage, human resource
dependency, research and development, production time and others are required to be overcome.

These all factors develop negative impact on pharmaceutical industry. The difference between
supply chain and supply network has been discussed on the basis of definition, purpose, benefits,
size, resource utilization etc. in a detailed manner.
Thirdly, the theoretical implication of moderating effects of knowledge sharing have
rarely been evaluated. It has been summarised that sharing of ideas in relation of effective
strategies for improving efficiency of supply chain of organisation can be considered as
beneficial regarding improvements. However, it is observed that employees can share their ideas
and thought for establishing more effective as well as efficient strategies for improving the
outcomes of supply chain which facilitate to increase strength of healthcare system.
In addition to this, it has been summarised that improvement of exciting model should be
done by focus on the role of innovation in the supply chain to improve relevant efficiency. It is
necessary to consider modifications in exciting model that concentrate in innovative aspects
which favourable to boost up effectiveness of supply chain. However, it is suitable to boost up
the supply chain in pharmaceutical industry in order to provide medicinal product in marketing
to fulfil medical desires of people for their well-being.
Conclusion which can be derived from the study that consist practical implications are
required to be consider for preparing effective supply chain strategies in pharmaceutical
companies. Firstly, it includes to highlight if supply network strategies have any role to play in
promoting innovation in pharmaceutical producer's. It has been summarized that effective
practices are helpful to manage flow of good and services in terms of manufacturing and
supplying at different locations to deliver it for end consumer.
This research implies about second practical implication to determine the current status of
the innovation deployment in the pharmaceutical manufacturer's. It is required for employees and
other management authorities to focus on status innovation deployment to make brand different
from others along with providing better medicinal facilities and product for desire care homes.
However, they can contribute more effectively towards health of people in different nations and
enhance their goodwill in market by adopting new technique of applying innovative ideas as
compared to current status of it.
Considering this investigation, the third practical implication is generating evidence as to
whether the current supply network strategies are reliable indicators for successful supply chain
competence in pharmaceutical producer's. It is observed that efficient and innovative strategies

are helpful to perform specific task in an organisation with proper efforts in correct way.
However, it will facilitate to make brand technique and procedures different them product
become unique as well as more effective for wellness of patients medical condition. They can
deliver medicines and injections on time with required quantity in healthcare organisation for
making people healthy.
This study implies final practice implication which is to offer suggestions for effective
strategies that can be adopted to make sure innovation deployment and competency in the supply
chain of pharmaceutical industry. It has been concluded that management of pharmacy company
should ask for suggestions to employees in terms of gaining number of alternative choices for
making appropriate supply chain strategies. Meanwhile, it is favourable to gain may choices in
which best one or two should be selected and staff is much capable to provide accurate
recommendations because they work on them. They are able to improve the supply chain by
reducing current threats and using present strengths of current strategies or procedures as they
are very much aware of the same.
Theoretical implications
Increased research on the supply chain network in pharmaceutical industry.
This investigation implies that it is essential to conduct more researches on the supply
Chain network in terms of analysing more accurate information about relevant threats. It is
helpful to remove weakness of current supply chain fort eliminating them which facilitate to
increase relevant outcomes in Pharmaceutical industry.
This research primarily focuses on supply chain management in pharmaceutical
industries, which manages the process of flow of services from getting raw material to making
products out of it efficiently while handling the manufacturing and marketing at different level.
Supply chain is the interconnected multi network of a group of individuals, industries, resources,
manufacturing, functions, activities, process and technology involved in developing and selling
the desired product. Supply chain covers all the related process required from bringing the
material from the source to supplying the raw material to to manufacturers so as to eventually
delivering the goods like medicines to the customer. Such segment of supply chain develops a
distribution channel which involve delivering the finished goods from supplier to the valued
customers. The main motto is to enhance the satisfaction level of customer's value and achieve a
reputable position in market. Supply chain management focusses on well planning,

implementation, observation and control of all the occurring activities in supply chain with the
aim of building synchronised supply and balancing the performance widely and globally.
Contemporary research in supply chain management in any domain is about risk management
and sustainability.
Considering the study which has been carried out, it is pretty much clear that pharmacy in
supply chain management is a very stimulating and challenging industry. The industries should
be capable enough to provide right quality and quantity to the correct customers at the given time
frame work and with balanced cost to meet the aim and objective of health system. The research
should benefit the stakeholders, industry and health care system at various level, together with
creating a impact on the productivity and efficiency of pharmaceutical industries. The challenges
and issues which are raised during the manufacturing and delivering of pharmaceuticals should
be resolved and extensive research should be carried out to overcome the problems faced during
whole process. Increased research will help in keeping up the demand of the customer without
sacrificing the quality and speed.
Conclusions regarding the issues faced in pharmaceutical industries which can be derived
from the research can be resolved by advance technology and research to improve the health care
system and the working of pharmaceutical industries. Temperature control is one of the
challenge faced during storing and transportation of drugs. Research should be conducted on the
chemicals and compounds which make the drug temperature sensitive and some modifications
should be done in their nature to make them temperature resistant. Prior research should be done
on the maintenance and shelf life of medicine to make it more ubiquitous and effective. The aim
and objectives has been developed related to specific subject area.
The chief research according to the challenges faced by pharmaceutical industries should
be conducted in the research and development sector because this is the main key which hold the
pharmaceutical industry base. Research and development involves the high scientific knowledge
and skilled workers to achieve advances in the development of the medicines. More research
should be conducted on the composition of medicines to make it more and more effective for
combating the human system. The compounds used in the medicines should be highly tested and
the diseases for which the medicine is being prepared should be analysed thoroughly. All the
factors, sources and causes of disease should be researched extensively so that a powerful

medicine can be made to attack the causal micro organism in such a way that its infection period
becomes less effected to human body. High, fast and efficient innovation in the research and
development area make the medicine more compatible and effective. Deep research should be
done on the drug delivery system because many medicines trial gets fail as they are not
compatible with the human system ans adversely react with the functioning of body. Increased
research on the drug delivery system, their compatibility with human body and the effects of
medicines has to be observed on model animals to overcome and defeat the new harmful
microbes and the new diseases caused by them, so that an effective medicine and treatment can
be made to cure the disease by successful research.
From the above study it can also be concluded that more research should be conducted on
the manufacturing level so that the medicines are being produced at the end of process is made
quickly and efficiently. Better technologies and advance software should be used to lower the
operation of cost and high ended medicine can be obtained by highly sensitive machines. Thus,
innovative research should be passaged in such levels to increase the productivity of industry and
improving the heath care sector.
Create an original conceptual model.
This research implies that supply chain plays an important part for the success of an
industry. Supply chain is necessary for industries in order to increase competitiveness and
satisfaction of customers. The supply chain of pharma industries is similar to any other industries
in a manufacturing sector. However, unlike other manufacturing industries, supply chain of a
pharmaceutical industry is a critical process as it effects millions of individuals health. Hence,
manufacturers are very strict in order to ensure the quality and safety of drug at each level of
chain. Pharmaceutical companies use certified suppliers for their raw materials. There are
separate warehouses for these industries for keeping their raw materials. Pharma industries
mostly emphasise on supply chain management in order to deliver their medicines and drugs.
Conclusion which can be derived from this investigation that goal of a pharma industry is
to develop drugs which prevent infections, diseases, and maintain heath of individuals as it is
impacting overall population health. Pharmaceutical supply chain is a process where medicines
are manufactures,shipped and pass to the end user. However, the competition in the market is
effecting these industries to participate in market race. Pharmaceutical supply chain is including
a number of health regulatory authorities, research organisation, clinics, governmental units,

hospitals, pharmacy etc. Pharmaceutical industries should build a conceptual model for them in
order to deliver best and unique services. Stakeholders of the industry should develop basic
strategies and should come up with innovative concepts for enhancing their supply chain. This
will help them to develop positive outcomes and increase their productivity. As pharma
industries are impacting life of individuals, it should come up with creative ideas and plans to
improve their supply chains. Pharmaceutical supply chains should use technology interventions
in their manufacturing operations and should build patient-centric delivery models. The
conceptual models of the industry should overcome their traditional methods of supply chain and
should develop strategies to deal with coming requirements like higher drug product
specialisation, better delivery of products by including digital information and communication
technologies. There must be advancement of innovative technologies interference like
continuous manufacturing which helps in to achieve better responses. Such approaches in the
pharmaceutical supply chain will improve their current operations.
Moreover, the pharmaceutical supply chains are focusing on managing knowledge which
can be use for product development stages. Th supply chain process of pharma industries should
emphasise on handling procedures and working operations of the industry. There should be
proper procedures for management of pharma industries as it includes life-death situations of
individuals and it requires the involvement of various partners like hospitals, clinic, non-
governmental agencies and so on. Supply chain management of a pharma industry should be in
a way to generate the value for its stakeholders and end-users. Pharmaceutical supply chain is a
social technical system which is importantly design for alignment of firms to promote improved
health status by the means of medications and drugs.
Considering the carried out study it can be concluded that supply chain management and
creating innovations and creativity in the chain is must as it directly impacts the health related
concerns of individuals. Therefore, appropriate measures and policies should be made by
stakeholders of the industry. They should develop alternative solution in case of any supply
chain disruptions. They should develop measures in advance to tackle with future risks and
errors. Pharmaceutical supply chain should should include drug research and development,
manufacturing and distributing pharma products in different healthcare services to improve the
effective functioning of chain. They should build strategies to control their product distribution
to analyse different supply channels. It will help them to protect patients from receiving defect

products which can be manufactured during repackaging and relabelling of products. Pharma
industries distribute their products to wholesalers and thus, these wholesalers deliver their
products to doctors, hospitals and other pharmacy after their proper screening and quality check.
There should be considerable amount of resource supply for running a pharma company. The
relationships between suppliers and organisations should be maintained in order to ensure the
product stability and its safety.
Thus, conclusion can be drawn that pharmaceutical industries should utilize supply chain
management to improve overall performance of the industry. They can include methods for
knowledge sharing, build methods for innovative product formation, and should focus on sharing
knowledge across various nodes of actions. Building conceptual model for their supply chain
will help the industry to deliver products in a better way and build a strong brand image which
helps to keep the organisation in the mind of potential customers.
The moderating effects of knowledge sharing have rarely been evaluated.
Conclusion which can be derived from this study is that to run a business in
pharmaceutical sector, it is important for the organisation to share effective knowledge within
different levels of supply chain. Knowledge is one of the significant resource of organisation to
improve their overall supply chain performance. It will enhance organisational operational
management and help them to grow. It helps in building a healthy relation between buyer and
supplier. In a pharma industry, knowledge sharing is must as it brings different concepts and
innovative methods for delivering safe and quality products to health related issues. In supply
chain of pharmaceutical industry, there are two types of knowledge which is technical exchange
and technology transfer.
This research implies that knowledge sharing with vendors or suppliers will help the
pharmaceutical industry to improve the product quality and process of risk management as it will
be shared through supply chain. Knowledge sharing will help in to build strategies which will
enhance the output of the process and will increase the productivity of pharmaceutical industry.
Sharing opinions and effective knowledge between different levels of supply network will help
the industry to achieve success in market and enhance their profitability. It will assist the
decision making process for improving different manufacturing and distributing operations of the
industry. Implementation of collective knowledge to the industry will be beneficial for them as
well as its different stakeholders. Manufacturing process are forced to develop a closer

relationship with their customers and suppliers, thus it will also need effective knowledge to be
share among individuals. Thus, knowledge sharing is effective for the pharma industry to
achieve success and to facilitate decision making capabilities to bring cultural change in the
industry. Once, an individual has develop a effective solution to a problem or an issue and if it
turns to be best solution so far, it will help other employees to use it in the coming situations in
future. Thus, managing knowledge within in the supply network of industry will save a lot of
time and helps in to reduce budget. It will improve communication between different level of
networks.
Considering the carried out study, it can be stated that pharmaceutical supply chain is a
concept of medical industry in which drugs and medicines are manufactured, shipped and then
pass to the end users. The overall supply chain will effect the heath of postulation as it deals with
pharma sector. The primary concern of Pharmaceutical supply chain is its knowledge
management which can be used to improve the product development phases. The effective
information from research and development area of supply chain is passed to the other
stakeholders also. It will help the workforce of supply chain to keep essential knowledge about
their operations and workings. It will stimulate the growth and development of the organisation
and increase revenue. The knowledge sharing in supply chain process will add value to the end
product and help them to attract large number of customer. This process will help the industry to
build a strong brand image as several innovative techniques and concepts are being shared and
implementing within levels of supply network. The employees of the industry should develop
critical thinking in order to be applied on organisational operations. It will deal with the life-
death situations of an individual. Companies who determine their widespread expertise are
appreciated by customers. Thus, these expertise will build different strategies and plans in order
to differentiate their company from their competitors. Sharing knowledge will reduce the amount
of time which is use to deliver a product which leads to increase proficiency and customer
satisfaction. Employees will gain access to valuable information through sharing knowledge and
will deliver better results regarding growth and development.
Conclusion can be drawn that through knowledge sharing in supply chain of
pharmaceutical industries can catch exact and accurate knowledge between different levels of
the industry and reduce the chances of their loss. It helps in to improve performance of both
industry and its stakeholders. It is a way to make expertise available to entire industry.