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: Shanghai Pharmaceuticals: Seeking a prescription for digital transformation
• What key factors shape the healthcare industries of different nations? How has the healthcare industry in China evolved during the last three decades?
• How would you describe the overall value chain of the pharmaceutical industry? What is Shanghai Pharma’s business model?
• What is the role of information technology (IT) at Shanghai Pharma? What sourcing model does Shanghai Pharma use to acquire the required IT capabilities?
• How are digital technologies transforming the Chinese economy and society? What are the implications for Shanghai Pharma?
• What is the rationale for launching supply processing distribution (SPD) and direct-to-patient (DTP) sales?
• What other options can Shanghai Pharma pursue in order to further adapt to digital disruptions to the healthcare industry?

