Management of quality, capacity, and productivity at Merck.
Merck is one of the largest manufacturers of drugs in the world. With emphasis on research and development and quality, it invents, develops, and markets a wide variety of human and animal health products. Merck-Medco is the industry leader in managed pharmaceutical care. Merck's productivity increases are largely attributed to procurement, inventory policies, capacity initiatives, and strategic alliances.
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St. John's University, Jamaica, NY, USA.
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D003299:Cooperative Behavior; D004345:Drug Industry / Q000458:organization & administration* / Q000592:standards; D017598:Efficiency, Organizational; D007445:Inventories, Hospital; D016134:Organizational Policy; D004364:Pharmaceutical Preparations / Q000600:supply & distribution*; D017749:Total Quality Management; D014481:United States
D004364:Pharmaceutical Preparations