2024 - Sustainable Industrial Processing Summit
SIPS 2024 Volume 6. Leuenberger Intl. Symp / Pharmaceutical Sciences and Applications
| Editors: | F. Kongoli, S. Buchmann, G. Imanidis, I. Karim, G. Kimura, G. Knipp, M. Makanga, N. Menshutina, P. Swaan, M. Tanner, H. Tarabishi |
| Publisher: | Flogen Star OUTREACH |
| Publication Year: | 2024 |
| Pages: | 352 pages |
| ISBN: | 978-1-998384-14-3 (CD) |
| ISSN: | 2291-1227 (Metals and Materials Processing in a Clean Environment Series) |
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WHAT ARE THE EFFECTS OF CONFLICT ON SUPPLY CHAINS AND TRADE WITHIN THE PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY: THE CASE OF SYRIA
Hiba Tarabishi1;1UNIVERSITY OF ST. GALLEN, Zurich, Switzerland;
Type of Paper: Regular
Id Paper: 352
Topic: 73
Abstract:
In the complex landscape of conflict, this thesis sought to unravel the intricate effects on supply chains and trade within Syria's pharmaceutical industry, which experienced over a decade of civil war. The research was motivated by the limited existing literature on the impact of conflict on supply chains and trade in the pharmaceutical industry, particularly concerning Syria. Prior to the civil war, Syria's pharmaceutical sector demonstrated significant growth and self-sufficiency. However, the conflict brought substantial disruptions, prompting an examination of the ensuing challenges. Utilizing a qualitative approach, this study conducted semi-structured interviews with key industry stakeholders in Syria. The findings revealed that prior to the civil war, various antecedents contributed to the success of the pharmaceutical industry. However, the conflict introduced international and domestic factors that hindered the efficiency of supply chains and resulted in reduced domestic and international trade activities. In response, companies and individuals adopted adaptation strategies, showcasing the industry's resilience in the face of adversity. This research contributed valuable insights into the dynamics of conflict on supply chain and trade by contributing novel findings and enriching existing research.