CASE STUDY
Overview of a Transition Management mission led by one of our interim executives:
Position: Interim Manager – Supply Chain Consultant – Pharmaceutical Industry
Context and Objectives: strategic audit and performance optimization in logistics
As part of a broader operational transformation initiative at a pharmaceutical production site located in North Africa, a major player in the industry entrusted MANAGERIM with the mission to evaluate and enhance its Supply Chain performance. The goal was to identify performance levers and initiate a pragmatic and sustainable transformation roadmap.
Challenges & Actions:
- Conducted a comprehensive audit of the Supply Chain and Logistics scope, covering organizational structures, processes, skills, IT tools (ERP, WMS), and cross-functional coordination with production, quality, and procurement teams
- Diagnosed critical bottlenecks while highlighting key internal strengths to build upon
- Designed a structured action plan focused on priority areas: organizational redesign, digitalization, inventory control, forecast reliability, and interdepartmental coordination
- Proposed a concrete evolution pathway tailored to the local context and compliant with pharmaceutical industry standards (traceability, quality, regulatory compliance)
- Facilitated early implementation phases by engaging internal stakeholders around a shared improvement vision
Results:
- Delivered a full diagnostic and mapping of the site's logistics operations, identifying both strengths and areas for improvement
- Built a validated action plan endorsed by executive management and ready for short- and mid-term deployment
- Increased field team involvement in the continuous improvement process
- Achieved strategic alignment between operational departments and corporate-level objectives
Profile of our MANAGERIM Interim Executive:
- Proven experience leading Supply Chain operations within the pharmaceutical industry
- Skilled in multicultural environments and managing international transformation projects
- Expertise in performance auditing and defining progress roadmaps
- Strong interpersonal communication, analytical thinking, and mentoring abilities
- In-depth knowledge of pharmaceutical quality standards (GMP, BPF) and IT systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.)
Learn more about this function in transition management: Interim Supply Chain Manager
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