Supply Chain Fundamental Rethinking

Pharmaceuticals industry remains as one of the most complex supply chains. Although the Supply Chain cost as a percentage to COGS is lower than many other industries, the impact that supply chain has on the customer is the highest in comparison with any other industry. Gartner research has published their list of Top 25 Healthcare supply chains. The link below offers the synopsis http://www.gartner.com/resources/209100/209188/the_healthcare_supply_chain__209188.pdf

One more recall by Toyota...adds to the importance of risk management processes in organisations http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-01-26/toyota-to-recall-1-28-million-vehicles-in-japan-245-000-u-s-lexus-models.html