2014
DOI: 10.1108/ijlm-08-2012-0073
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Reverse logistics in the pharmaceuticals industry: a systemic analysis

Abstract: Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to present a systemic analysis of the complex interaction of factors affecting the reverse logistics (RL) processes in a pharmaceutical supply chain (PSC). Design/methodology/approach – This study uses a systems thinking approach. Initial problem structuring involved the analysis of behavior-over-time of main variables and incorporated stakeholder analysis. Further, a participative group model build… Show more

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“…A more specific approach to stakeholder analysis is proposed by Elias et al () and includes, among other phases, mapping general stakeholder groups and specific stakeholders within them, understanding their stakes and power, and considering the dynamic stakeholder salience throughout a project. These steps have been successfully implemented in healthcare contexts with complex stakeholder maps (Narayana et al, ) and can be applied to NPD as a basis for developing stakeholder identification capabilities.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…A more specific approach to stakeholder analysis is proposed by Elias et al () and includes, among other phases, mapping general stakeholder groups and specific stakeholders within them, understanding their stakes and power, and considering the dynamic stakeholder salience throughout a project. These steps have been successfully implemented in healthcare contexts with complex stakeholder maps (Narayana et al, ) and can be applied to NPD as a basis for developing stakeholder identification capabilities.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…E.g. Spens and Bask (2002) expand a SCM framework by applying the framework to a blood transfusion supply chain and Narayana et al (2014) investigate the factors impacting the reverse pharmaceutical supply chain.…”
Section: Logistics Processes In Healthcarementioning
confidence: 99%
“…Enhancement of performance of IL networks for product returns during their life cycle [81]. DEMATEL Systemic analysis of complex interaction of factors affecting IL in the pharmaceutical supply chain [82].…”
Section: Network Modelmentioning
confidence: 99%