0704-883-0675     |      dataprojectng@gmail.com

An assessment of supply chain agility in the pharmaceutical industry: A study of Emzor Pharmaceuticals in Kaduna State.

  • Project Research
  • 1-5 Chapters
  • Abstract : Available
  • Table of Content: Available
  • Reference Style:
  • Recommended for :
  • NGN 5000

Background of the study

Supply chain agility refers to a company’s ability to rapidly respond to changes in the market and adapt its supply chain operations to meet new demands or challenges (Lee et al., 2024). In the pharmaceutical industry, where the timely delivery of life-saving medications is critical, supply chain agility is particularly important. Pharmaceuticals are often subject to stringent regulations, unpredictable demand, and the need for precise storage and transportation conditions (Adeoye et al., 2023). Emzor Pharmaceuticals, a leading pharmaceutical company in Nigeria, faces these challenges while striving to maintain an efficient and agile supply chain (Oluwaseun et al., 2025).

Kaduna State, with its strategic location and growing healthcare infrastructure, provides a unique context for assessing supply chain agility in Nigeria’s pharmaceutical sector. Emzor Pharmaceuticals operates across multiple states, and Kaduna serves as a key distribution hub for the northern region. The company’s ability to maintain agile supply chains in this region—especially given logistical challenges and fluctuating demand for pharmaceutical products—plays a significant role in ensuring that medications are available when needed (Okereke et al., 2023).

The study will examine how Emzor Pharmaceuticals manages its supply chain agility in Kaduna State, focusing on how the company addresses demand variability, regulatory requirements, and supply chain disruptions while maintaining efficient operations. By investigating these factors, this study will contribute to understanding the broader implications of supply chain agility in the pharmaceutical industry, particularly in developing countries like Nigeria.

Statement of the problem

Although supply chain agility is critical for the pharmaceutical industry, particularly in a rapidly developing market like Nigeria, limited research has explored how pharmaceutical companies like Emzor Pharmaceuticals manage agility in their supply chains, especially in states like Kaduna. While there are studies on supply chain management in various sectors, the pharmaceutical industry faces unique challenges, such as stringent regulatory compliance, temperature-sensitive products, and unpredictable demand (Aliyu et al., 2023).

Kaduna State presents a unique case study due to its growing healthcare infrastructure but also due to challenges such as unreliable transportation networks and regional disparities in healthcare access. This study will address the gap in the literature by investigating how Emzor Pharmaceuticals implements agile supply chain strategies to navigate these challenges and improve service delivery in Kaduna State.

Objectives of the study

  1. To evaluate the level of supply chain agility at Emzor Pharmaceuticals in Kaduna State.

  2. To assess the impact of supply chain agility on product availability and customer satisfaction in Kaduna State.

  3. To identify the key challenges and opportunities associated with supply chain agility in the pharmaceutical industry in Kaduna State.

Research questions

  1. How agile is the supply chain at Emzor Pharmaceuticals in Kaduna State?

  2. What is the impact of supply chain agility on product availability and customer satisfaction in Kaduna State?

  3. What are the key challenges and opportunities in enhancing supply chain agility in Emzor Pharmaceuticals in Kaduna State?

Research hypotheses

  1. Supply chain agility significantly improves product availability and customer satisfaction at Emzor Pharmaceuticals in Kaduna State.

  2. Supply chain agility in Emzor Pharmaceuticals is significantly impacted by logistical challenges and regulatory requirements in Kaduna State.

  3. Emzor Pharmaceuticals' supply chain agility is positively correlated with its ability to respond to market demand fluctuations in Kaduna State.

Scope and limitations of the study

This study will focus on Emzor Pharmaceuticals’ supply chain agility in Kaduna State. The research will examine how agile the company’s supply chain is in responding to demand fluctuations, regulatory challenges, and supply chain disruptions. Primary data will be collected through interviews with Emzor’s supply chain managers and surveys with healthcare providers and consumers in Kaduna. A limitation of the study is the potential difficulty in accessing some internal data related to supply chain operations, which may affect the depth of analysis.

Definitions of terms

  • Supply chain agility: The ability of a company to rapidly adjust its supply chain operations in response to changes in market demand, supply disruptions, and other factors.

  • Pharmaceutical logistics: The management of the transportation, storage, and distribution of pharmaceutical products.

  • Customer satisfaction: The degree to which customers perceive that a company’s products and services meet or exceed their expectations.





Related Project Materials

The effect of interest rate fluctuations on investment banking profitability: a case study of Stanbic IBTC Bank

Background of the Study
Interest rate fluctuations are a critical determinant of profitability in the investment banking s...

Read more
KNOWLEDGE AND PERCEPTION OF HYPERTENSION AND IT’S MANAGEMENT AMONG CLIENTS OR PATIENTS

ABSTRACT

Hypertension is an important public health challenge at Auchi Nigeria. The purpose of this qualitative phenomen...

Read more
An Investigation into the Accessibility of Immunization Services in Rural Zamfara State

Background of the Study
Access to immunization services is a cornerstone of public health, yet rural area...

Read more
An appraisal of Nyesom Wike’s urban renewal projects and their impact on commercial activities in Gudu, FCT

Background of the Study
Since becoming the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister in 2023, Nyesom Wike has prioritized th...

Read more
An evaluation of the role of faith-based hospitals in managing cardiovascular diseases in Kogi State

Background of the Study

In Nigeria, faith-based hospitals play a significant role in providing healthcare services to th...

Read more
The Impact of Corporate Communication on the Effectiveness of Public Relations Campaigns: A Study of Shendam Local Government Area, Plateau State

Chapter One: Introduction

1.1 Background of the Study
Public relations (PR) campaigns are essent...

Read more
An Investigation of the Role of Cloud Computing in Enhancing Business Scalability: A Case Study of SMEs in Sokoto State

Background of the Study

Cloud computing refers to the delivery of computing services—such as storage, processing power, and softwar...

Read more
EXTENT OF USE OF INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS IN TEACHING AND LEARNING OF ACCOUNTING IN JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS

Abstract

Instructional materials this study was undertaken to ascertain the extent of use of instructional materials in...

Read more
THE IMPACT OF DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION ON VOCATIONAL TRAINING METHODOLOGIES

ABSTRACT: The Impact of Digital Transformation on Vocational Training Methodologies investigates how advancements in digital technologies reshape t...

Read more
NURSING STUDENTS’ PERCEPTIONS OF CLINICAL NURSING TRAINING IN SELECTED NURSING PROGRAMMES IN ENUGU STATE

Read more
Share this page with your friends




whatsapp