This book provides an insight of relevant case studies and updated
practices in "PharmaceuticalSupply Chains" (PharmSC) while addressing
the most relevant topics within the COST Action "Medicines Shortages"
(CA15105).The volume focuses on the most recent developments in the
design, planning and scheduling ofPharmSC, broadening from the
suppliers' selection to the impact on patients and healthcaresystems,
addressing uncertainty and risk mitigation, and computational issues. It
is directed at MSc/PhD students and young researchers (Post-Docs) in
Pharmaceutics/Pharmaceutical sciences, Engineering fields,
Economics/Management, as well as pharmaceutical decision makers,
managers, and practitioners, and advanced readers demanding a fresh
approach to decision making for PharmSC. The contributed chapters are
associated with the homonymous COST Training Schools (TS), and the book
creates a better understanding of the Action "Medicines Shortages"
challenges and opportunities.