Supply chains have key role to play in global vaccine equity conversation

by cyb2025

ROBERTO VISMARA
Manhattan Associates, Milan, Italy

ABSTRACT

As we have witnessed over the last two years, when functioning correctly, global supply chains broaden access to critical medicines for billions around the world. Yet any number of situations, from macro events like the ongoing pandemic, the 2010 volcanic eruption in Iceland, geopolitical instability, or simply patient misunderstandings, can lead to expensive and often unnecessary wastage.

The pharmaceutical industry has a complex global supply chain. One that requires regulatory scrutiny, a raft of compliance checks, as well as the challenges associated with transporting products that are often both temperature and humidity sensitive. As the international case for vaccine equity gains momentum, there is a recognition of the need for better distribution of vital medications – particularly in less economically developed countries (1).

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