Healthcare Magazine September 2020 | Page 77

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Technological development will also be a key stepping stone , opines McKinsey , because the nature of pharmaceutical supply chains has fundamentally altered ; they are “ becoming more patient-centric due to the increased adoption of digital tools , telehealth and app-based ecosystems .” Digital tools such as blockchain and digital twin have the net benefit of increasing transparency and boost a company ’ s ability to accurately forecast demand by assessing contingency situations in a controlled environment in preparation for the actual event .
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