TY - GEN
T1 - A CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK FOR THE IMPACT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ON THE SUPPLY CHAIN OF THE PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY
AU - Tshibanda, Gaby Mujinga
AU - Pradhan, Anup
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
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PY - 2021
Y1 - 2021
N2 - Despite years of extensive research conducted on information technology (IT) adaption onto supply chain, evolving technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Cloud Computing in developing countries lack proper implementation. According to the Deloitte digital (2021) report, 87% of companies think technology will disrupt their industry, and only 44% are potential prepared for digital disruption. Thus, it is crucial to identify the areas in which IT may affect supply chain management (SCM) to formulate a clear strategy and implement IT in the supply chain. This paper aims to develop a conceptual framework that examines the impact of IT on SCM in the pharmaceutical industry. The conceptual framework depicted in the article is obtained from the gap analysis of theoretical studies within the pharmaceutical industry. The study is based on desktop research and critical analysis of available literature obtained from secondary sources, including journals, conference papers, books, private and public reports, and online sources. The findings from this paper provide a starting point for scholars and practitioners to examine the impact of IT on SCM further. The framework can be used as a guiding tool for future researchers when determining a model for adaption. For practitioners, the framework can be used to gain insight into the contributing factors of IT and its practical uses within SC.
AB - Despite years of extensive research conducted on information technology (IT) adaption onto supply chain, evolving technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Cloud Computing in developing countries lack proper implementation. According to the Deloitte digital (2021) report, 87% of companies think technology will disrupt their industry, and only 44% are potential prepared for digital disruption. Thus, it is crucial to identify the areas in which IT may affect supply chain management (SCM) to formulate a clear strategy and implement IT in the supply chain. This paper aims to develop a conceptual framework that examines the impact of IT on SCM in the pharmaceutical industry. The conceptual framework depicted in the article is obtained from the gap analysis of theoretical studies within the pharmaceutical industry. The study is based on desktop research and critical analysis of available literature obtained from secondary sources, including journals, conference papers, books, private and public reports, and online sources. The findings from this paper provide a starting point for scholars and practitioners to examine the impact of IT on SCM further. The framework can be used as a guiding tool for future researchers when determining a model for adaption. For practitioners, the framework can be used to gain insight into the contributing factors of IT and its practical uses within SC.
KW - Cold chain
KW - Conceptual framework
KW - Roll-out
KW - Supply chain management
KW - Vaccine wastage
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=85123998760&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.52202/060557-0016
DO - 10.52202/060557-0016
M3 - Conference contribution
AN - SCOPUS:85123998760
T3 - Proceedings of the 30th International Conference of the International Association for Management of Technology, IAMOT 2021 - MOT for the World of the Future
SP - 236
EP - 249
BT - Proceedings of the 30th International Conference of the International Association for Management of Technology, IAMOT 2021 - MOT for the World of the Future
PB - University of Pretoria
T2 - 30th International Conference of the International Association for Management of Technology: MOT for the World of the Future, IAMOT 2021
Y2 - 19 September 2021 through 23 September 2021
ER -
