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QUESTION
Case - Sarin Pharmanceuticals Ltd.
More details are in file "Mini-case assignment and marking sheet"
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Cases: A Suggested Approach to Analysis
I. Description/Major Facts
(Describe at a high level the company. State here the major facts as you see them. Make statements clear and concise for your own understanding as well as for the understanding of the other students and the instructor.)
II. Major Problem (Immediate Issue Identification)
(State here the major problem as you see it. Emphasize the present major problem. You may wish to phrase your statement in the form of a question. In a few cases, there may be more than one major problem. A good problem statement will be concise, usually only one sentence.)
III. Possible Solutions (Use the”questions to answer” as guidance)
A. (List here the possible solutions to the major problem. Let your imagination come up with alternative ways to solve the problem.
B. Do not limit yourself to only one or two possible solutions. These solutions should be distinct from each other.
C. However, you may wish to include portions of one solution in another solution, as long as each solution stands alone. Only in this manner will your subsequent choice be definitive.
D. Briefly note advantages and disadvantages of each possible solution, etc.
IV. Choice and Rationale (Recommendation)
(State here your choice, A or B or ___ and the detailed reasons for your choice. You may also state your reasons for not choosing the other alterative solutions.)
V. Implementation and Monitor and Control
(When requested, prepare a plan to implement your choice)
Cases are expected to be written in the Harvard Business School Case Analysis model as noted below:
Immediate Issue
Associated/Basic Issues
Issue Analysis- Qualitative and
Quantitative Analysis
Alternatives with Pros and Cons
(the pros and cons can be in point Format)
Recommendation and course of
Action ( can combine one or more
Alternatives – but have to justify
Picking the alternatives that solve
The Immediate Issue- and also
Consider Associated Issues(usually
Strategic issues)
Implementation
Monitor and Control
Overall presentation and
Continuity of caseCase Analysis hand-ins
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Saran Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Cases: A Suggested Approach to Analysis
- Description/Major Facts
(Describe at a high level the company. State here the major facts as you see them. Make statements clear and concise for your own understanding as well as for the understanding of the other students and the instructor.)
- Major Problem (Immediate Issue Identification)
(State here the major problem as you see it. Emphasize the present major problem. You may wish to phrase your statement in the form of a question. In a few cases, there may be more than one major problem. A good problem statement will be concise, usually only one sentence.)
III. Possible Solutions (Use the”questions to answer” as guidance)
- (List here the possible solutions to the major problem. Let your imagination come up with alternative ways to solve the problem.
- Do not limit yourself to only one or two possible solutions. These solutions should be distinct from each other.
- However, you may wish to include portions of one solution in another solution, as long as each solution stands alone. Only in this manner will your subsequent choice be definitive.
- Briefly note advantages and disadvantages of each possible solution, etc.
- Choice and Rationale (Recommendation)
(State here your choice, A or B or ___ and the detailed reasons for your choice. You may also state your reasons for not choosing the other alterative solutions.)
- Implementation and Monitor and Control
(When requested, prepare a plan to implement your choice)
Cases are expected to be written in the Harvard Business School Case Analysis model as noted below:
Immediate Issue
Associated/Basic Issues
Issue Analysis- Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis
Alternatives with Pros and Cons (the pros and cons can be in point Format)
Recommendation and course of
Action ( can combine one or more
Alternatives – but have to justify
Picking the alternatives that solve
The Immediate Issue- and also Consider Associated Issues (usually Strategic issues)
Implementation
Monitor and Control
Overall presentation
Continuity of case
case – Mark Sheet
Word processed- double spaced
Marking
Immediate Issue /5 marks
(usually given to them)
Associated Issues (Strategic issues) /10 marks
Issue Analysis: Qualitative and Quantitative /15 marks
Alternatives with pros and cons (can be in point format) /25 marks
Recommendation and course of action (can combine one or more
Alternatives. But have to justify the picking of alternatives that
solve the Immediate issue and also consider Associatied issues /25 marks
which are usually Strategic issues.
Implementation /10 marks
Monitor and Control /5 marks
Overall presentation 5/marks
Total Marks /100 marks
Comments:
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Answer
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Description/Major Facts
Some of the significant ways of improving an organization’s performance include acquisition, change of organizational structure and management, and expanding or moving certain department to areas with potential customers that experience little or no competition. In the case of Sarin Pharmanceuticals Ltd, the organization wanted to move one of its major divisions, animal health division, which is responsible for the development and production of medicines for poultry, livestock, and pets from France to Vancouver, Canada (Johnson, 2014). The animal health division focused on eight products that were the center of this transfer. However, it was suggested that the animal health division in France was to increase its production to satisfy the demands until the Vancouver plant could provide adequate supply. However, it was found that the plant in France could not manufacture the products as stipulated as a result of low morale and low production rates.
In addition, the French regulation also restricted the company from exceeding the limit since it may compromise the quality, which is a serious offence, owing to the nature of products the firm produces (Johnson, 2014). It, therefore, suggested that the transition to Vancouver would have to be achieved as early as possible to prevent product shortage. In order to sufficiently produce the eight products in their new plant, the supplies of manufacturing products such syringes, labeling materials, and chemicals must meet the demand of production. However, this is a challenge due to the procedure of procurement that follows stringent measures, hence time consuming and may not meet an increased level of production that the company’s director anticipate.
Major Problem (Immediate Issue Identification)
The major problem in this case is acquisition of enough manufacturing products such as syringes, chemicals, packaging materials and labels for efficient and timely production. It is important to note that the procurement process of materials by Sarin Pharmanceuticals follows not only many but also complex procedures that require more time. Being an organization that deals with health of humans as well animals, all the equipment must meet the required standards after following the correct and mandatory procedures. However, in the event that the firm wants to produce more products to meet the demand, there is likelihood of lack of supplies for manufacturing processes. In that regard, there is possibility that the firm will not meet the demands of consumers as a result of projected low production.
Possible Solutions
- Sarin Pharmanceuticals should increase the number of suppliers from 300 to 400
- Advice the existing suppliers to increase their supplies to meet the demand of the firm.
- Work with the limited supplies from the existing suppliers.
Option A advantages
- Increased volume of raw materials to manufacture the required products
- Quality remains the same as most of the suppliers have been working with the company
Option A disadvantages
- Process of approving additional suppliers may be time consuming
- Possibility of low-quality products as a result of outsourcing from new suppliers
Option B advantages
- No time wastage in recruiting new suppliers
- Increased number of suppliers as a result of high production
Disadvantages
- Quality may be compromised as a result high production with the same number of employees from the suppliers
Option C advantages
- Quality of product remains the same
- No time wastage in recruiting new suppliers
Disadvantages
- Limited supplies which may hinder the stipulated increase of production to meet the customers’ demand
- High prices because of increased demand
Choice and Rationale
Choice A
Sarin Pharmanceuticals should increase the number of suppliers from 300 to 400.
For a successful transition, the plant must increase its production; however, this depends on the supplies and the status of suppliers. It is in this context that increasing the number of suppliers while working with the existing ones will be very important for efficient and timely production. While having other suppliers on board may be time-consuming as a result of complex procurement methods, it is obvious that the existing suppliers can bridge the gap while the process of approving other suppliers is in progress. Additionally, the existing suppliers already know the standards of manufacturing materials, such as chemicals, hence the quality may not be compromised. As compared with option B and C, the need for more suppliers is a mandatory since the company is relocating to another geographical area where some existing suppliers might not be comfortable with.
Implementation
Supplier choice is a thought-provoking task along the supply chain and is grounded on certain significant criteria to choose the correct supplier and maintain a long and proper relationship (Dey & Saha, 2018). In order to select the right supplier, Sarin Pharmanceuticals may use either quantitative or qualitative methods (Lysons & Farrington, 2016). In this particular case, Sarin Pharmanceuticals, through its procurement personnel and procedures, must initiate the process according to rules of the company that are detailed within the organizational procurement department. However, this must be done within the shortest time possible in order to ensure that needed manufacturing materials are available at the correct time for efficient production.
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References
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Dey, K., & Saha, S. (2018). Influence of procurement decisions in two-period green supply chain. Journal of cleaner production, 190, 388-402.
Johnson, P. F. (2014). Purchasing and supply management. McGraw-Hill/Irwin.
Lysons, K., & Farrington, B. (2016). Procurement and supply chain management. Pearson.
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