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Pfizer Supply Chain Modernization Leading The Way In Healthcare

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In addition, distribution had to be expanded through global partnerships. With 36 manufacturing sites, 11 distribution and logistics centers, and over 31,000 dedicated workers, Pfizer’s operations enable the annual supply of more than 50 billion doses of medicine across 180 countries.

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Complex costs of transportation

Supply Chain Movement

And freight costs are continuing to rise, pushed upward by factors such as globalized distribution and unpredictable fuel prices. By consolidating at the source, several shipments can be combined into one, thereby reducing the number of shipments even before the shipments arrive at the Logistics Service Provider (LSP). Faroe Islands.

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Mindmap High-Tech Supply Chain 4.0

Supply Chain Movement

As a result of these market trends companies need to place their financial bets carefully, whereas commercial departments of high-tech companies are seeing business opportunities everywhere especially in new technology and omni-channel sales and distribution. The sourcing department is challenged by increasing compliancy issues.