The effect of logistical efficiency in pharmaceutical waste: the case study of Medivest

• Main Authors: Abd Latif, Mohd Faizal, Johari, Muhammad Zukki, A. Jalil, Emy Ezura
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Universiti Utara Malaysia 2019
• Subjects: HD28 Management. Industrial Management
• Online Access: https://repo.uum.edu.my/id/eprint/28498/1/STMLGG%2015%202019%20129-135.pdf; https://repo.uum.edu.my/id/eprint/28498/

In the last decade, logistics activities have increased drastically in order to move to the next stage of the era. Logistics is not only for the movement of goods but also the movement of people and services. The research used a case study named Medivest, which located in the South region of Malaysia that manages the pharmaceutical logistics activities. The problem statement highlights in the case study regarding the efficiency of pharmaceutical logistics in Medivest and major issues related to it. Based on the literature review, the framework of this research has been developed on the reverse logistics of the pharmaceutical. The research method used a qualitative approach. A semi-structured interview is a tool used to collect data information from the participants. The findings reveal the issues regarding the inefficiency of pharmaceutical logistics in Medivest case company. The analysis shows several relevant methods to provide the overall results and analysis. Consequently, the research recommends a better framework based on the knowledge discovered and the solutions to manage the issues.