Abstract: PurposeThis “impact pathways” paper argues that operations and supply chain management (OSCM) could help address the worsening drug shortage problem in high-income countries. This significant societal problem poses difficult challenges to stakeholders given the complex and dynamic nature of drug supply chains. OSCM scholars are well positioned to provide answers, introducing new research directions for OSCM in the process.Design/methodology/approachTo substantiate this, the authors carried out a review of stakeholder reports from six Europe...
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