Africa’s Diabetes Crisis: Can Generics Companies Step Up?
Diabetes is surging in Africa. But, in a continent where healthcare systems are set up to support treatments for infectious – not non-communicable – diseases, can pharma companies step up…
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STRAT MAP® – Mapping the supply chain process or aspects thereof. Detailing systems and procedures as well as identifying problems and solutions, for improved strategic alignment.
STRAT QA® – Implementation of Quality Management Systems that are adaptable to the individual company needs and conform to international standards of quality for a more global market.
STRAT PROCUR® – Analysing and developing best purchasing practices with a view to reduce the cost of procurement, optimise inventory levels and increase customer service. Research shows us that 5% savings in procured costs of goods/services amounts to a 25% increase in profits.
STRAT ROI™ – A stock model designed to achieve continuity of supply. The model integrates the various parameters that impact on continuity of supply, which includes forecast accuracy, procurement and manufacturing lead times to meet service levels expected by the client.
STRAT CRYO™ – Strategnos® has developed a high level of expertise in the identification of risks and challenges within Temperature Controlled Supply Chains, (regardless of the industry). Problem resolution is followed by validation and improvement in the organisation’s Temperature Controlled Supply Chains, on a sustainable basis.
STRAT OPS™ – (A 4PL service).
This service allows small and large companies who are focused on marketing efforts and are not able to be involved in the day to day activities of the supply chain, such as order processing, warehousing, distribution, invoicing, statements, collection of cash, sales support activities, monthly supply chain performance reporting, to cost effectively outsource these activities.
Strategnos® assists in the identification of problems, presents practical solutions, and assists in the implementation of the desired solutions with effective performance measures and training to ensure ongoing progress and growth.
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