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Supply Chain Evolution: The Changing Role of Pharmaceutical DistributorsPublished by: IDC Published: Jul. 12, 2006 - 15 Pages Table of ContentsTable of Contents Health Industry Insights Opinion In This Report Methodology Situation Overview Distributors Sit Firmly in the Middle DTC Does Have Legs Unit-Level Fulfillment Product Segmentation New Product Introduction From Inventory to Information CPG: Setting the Standard Item-Level Traceability Information as a Service Reverse Logistics: Future Opportunity for Cost Reduction Data Integration: Pharma's Top IT Investment Priority Quantitative Highlights Distributor Value Proposition Figure: First and Second Budget Priorities by Core IT Spending Segment Figure: Pharmaceutical Distributors' Top 2 Most Important Value Propositions Today Figure: Pharmaceutical Distributors' Top 2 Most Important Value Propositions in 10 Years Distributor Performance Versus Service Importance Figure: Importance of Distributor Services Today, in Five Years, and in Ten Years Figure: Current Distributor Performance by Service Type The Effect of Industry Initiatives Figure: Impact of Industry Initiatives on the Role of Distributors Future Outlook Essential Guidance Actions to Consider Learn More Related Research Synopsis AbstractThis Health Industry Insights report examines the evolution taking place within the life science supply chain and how that change is affecting the role of distributors and the services they provide. Some of the questions answered within this document include: What are the most important services distributors provide today, and what will their top value proposition be in the future? What effect has the consumer products industry had on pharma? Is direct-to-consumer (DTC) distribution an option for pharmaceutical manufacturers? Do third-party logistics companies (3PLs) have an opportunity to capture market share?Eric Newmark, a senior research analyst with Health Industry Insights, believes that "the clock is ticking for pharmaceutical distributors to begin offering more real-time advanced data services. Manufacturers are growing impatient with the current lack of demand visibility and are working toward an operating model more reflective of the consumer products industry. Those distributors late to the table in offering these services will watch a good portion of their business walk across the street to their competitors." Get Full Details About This Report >> |
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