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Solutions Supporting Pharmaceutical Distribution Channel in EuropePublished by: Frost & Sullivan Published: Oct. 11, 2006 - 60 Pages Table of Contents
1. Executive Summary 1. Prologue 2. Research Scope and Methodology 1. Scope of the Study 1. Research Objective 2. Research Methodology 1. Methodology Adopted 3. Introduction and Background 1. Distribution Chain in a Pharmaceutical Industry 1. Channel of Distribution 2. Solutions Supporting the Channel 1. Introduction 2. ERP Solutions 3. SCM Solutions 3. Market Overview 1. Total Market 2. European Market 4. Market Forces 1. Drivers Restraints Challenges 1. Industry Challenges 2. Market Drivers a. Need to prevent counterfeit drugs b. Integration of best-of-breed solutions with ERP solutions c. Need for new solutions d. Governments' drive for complete e-enabled healthcare system e. Change in customer preferences f. Optimization of warehouse usage 3. Market Restraints a. Decline in the EBIT of the pharmaceutical industry b. Change Management c. SCM solutions and ERP solutions complementing each other 5. Market Analysis 1. Analysis of Dynamic Trends in the European Market 1. The Network Structure 2. IT Support 3. Market Revenue Analysis 4. Marketing Engineering Measurements 6. Strategic Recommendations 1. Journey Ahead 1. Recommendations for Growth of IT Solutions Supporting the Distribution Channel 7. Database of Key Market Participants 1. Market Participants Included in the Study 1. Participants 8. Decision Support Database 1. Decision Support Database for Solutions Supporting the Pharmaceutical Distribution Channel 1. Number of Hospitals 2. Government Healthcare Expenditure 3. Private Healthcare Expenditure 4. Healthcare Expenditure as Percentage of GDP 5. Number of Physicians 6. Number of Pharmacists List of Figures Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Chapter 8 AbstractResearch OverviewThis Frost & Sullivan research service entitled Solutions Supporting Pharmaceutical Distribution Channel in Europe provides an overview of advancements in the pharmaceutical industry in terms of supply chain solutions. It also offers a complete analysis of key market drivers, restraints and trends prevailing in the European pharmaceuticals market. In this research service, Frost & Sullivan's expert analysts thoroughly examine two broad categories of IT solutions: ERP and SCM solutions. Market Sectors Expert Frost & Sullivan analysts thoroughly examine the following market sectors in this research:
The following technologies are covered in this research:
IT Solutions Play Increasingly Important Role in Pharmaceutical Distribution Channel The increasing use and integration of information technology (IT) has been a key factor in supporting strong growth in the European pharmaceutical industry. The success of this industry is directly linked to the efficiency with which products are delivered to the market, and IT solutions make a huge difference in the functioning of the distribution channel. "IT solutions such as enterprise resource planning (ERP) and supply chain management (SCM) play a critical role in enabling companies to streamline operations of various participants in the pharmaceutical distribution channel, which is essential for prompt and safe delivery of medicines," says the analyst of this research service. Apart from helping to prevent counterfeit drugs from entering the market, these solutions also help to avoid stock outs, which could have serious repercussions for pharmaceutical companies. Since distribution channels in the pharmaceutical industry differ in structure from country to country, the customisation of IT solutions used by the respective channel participants is considered an important aspect of the marketing effort. However, these changes are taking place relatively slowly in the pharmaceutical industry as the distribution network is more complex compared to other industries, and it also has to adhere to certain safety measurement policies mandated by the department of health. IT Solutions for Pharmaceutical Distribution See Consistent Growth IT spending in the pharmaceutical industry has increased manifold due to the growing need to provide strong IT support for routine, but important operations. These solutions have helped streamline the supply chain, which was earlier operated largely with manual assistance that often led to irregularities in the delivery process. IT solutions aid in reducing the days of inventory, which is crucial to control the loss of goods, and also optimise warehouse usage for the distributor. They also provide better ways to improve invoice operations and help generate considerable savings through the improvements they bring to the distribution channel. "The total market for ERP and SCM solutions is showing consistent growth and this trend is expected to continue over the next few years," notes the analyst. "Central and western Europe hold the most potential for these solutions as they are witnessing faster technological development and countries such as Germany, France and Spain have a greater number of pharmacies and hence higher demand for a strong distribution network." Get Full Details About This Report >> |
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