Geoff Tomlinson

Increased competition, industry consolidation and proliferation of products are just a small number of factors putting pressure on pharmaceutical companies to change their traditional business methods. There is a growing focus on improving supply chain efficiencies as a means of optimizing operating margins and financial performance. This article outlines three supply chain types, all of which are identifiable by their product delivery time requirements, which may help pharmaceutical companies streamline supply chain processes and reduce costs.