Understanding local pharmaceutical supply chain visibility
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چکیده
Supply Chain Visibility (SCV) is currently a hot topic for the supply chain and logistics industry. In order to provide technology and commercial intelligence to understand industrial needs for potential research in this area, this project is aimed to conduct technology analysis and market research for a specific industry sector, local pharmaceutical supply chain, to understand their requirements for SCV. Firstly, intensive literature review on SCV and analysis of its characteristics were conducted. Secondly, a specific industry vertical, Singapore pharmaceutical industry, was identified. Lastly, the needs of the industry vertical have been identified after engaging the industry. The findings of the project provided us better understanding issues in local pharmaceutical supply chain and help us identify potential research areas.
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