Logistics/Distribution

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This page is under construction and edited by Ruth Donners EMBA09. In case of any questions/remarks, feel free to contact me

Description:

This driving force is currently written to support the scenario The Future of R&D in Pharmaceutical Industry in 2025. This relates to the possibility to expand in new markets by pharmaceutical industries, especially in developing countries, where logistics and distribution may be a hurdle to get the drug to the patient.

Enablers:

Inhibitors:

Paradigms:

  • Starting to count on developing countries or emerging markets to make pharma grow needs the drugs to reach the patients
  • Distribution and logistics are essential to get the drug to the patient
  • In many ways there are still a lot of places people don't easlily reach

Experts:

  • United Nations, eg. World Health Organisation
  • National regulatory bodies
  • National governments regarding availability of roads, public transport, distribution channels
  • World Trade Organisation, regarding import tarifs

Timing:

Dates for key milestones in the development of the driving force.

Web Resources:

Useful resources on the web relating to this force.