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Beyond Fragmented ERPs: Constructing a Unified Intelligence Layer Across the Pharma Supply Chain

· Source: cxotoday.com

In short

India's pharmaceutical distribution system is transitioning from fragmented, legacy ERP-driven operations toward a unified, predictive digital ecosystem built on API-first, cloud-native architecture. In an interview, Sagar Chauhan, Co-Founder of DocPharma, explains how AI and ML can normalize data across manufacturers, distributors and pharmacies to enable SKU- and location-level demand forecasting, proactive replenishment, and reduced wastage and working capital. He argues that interoperable APIs, scalable cloud infrastructure and event-driven architecture are the foundation for shifting pharma from a reactive supply chain to a connected, intelligent one.

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Tags: pharma, forecasting, inventory, ERP, interoperability, cloud

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