Pain in the ChainHealthcare

Taking the Pulse of Global Change

UPS 2012 Pain in the (Supply) Chain Healthcare Survey

Each year we talk with healthcare executives, asking them about their biggest concerns and their highest priorities, the changes they've seen and their plans for the future.

This insight charts the industry's course, giving substance to theory. Now in its fifth year, our "Pain in the (Supply) Chain" survey again asked decision-makers to look ahead while we take a look back at how healthcare challenges have changed and shifted since we first started this series.

Executives Prioritise Regulatory Compliance, Intellectual Property Protection

In 2012, global healthcare companies continue to focus on issues like regulatory compliance, global penetration, and product security. The past few years have brought economic uncertainty, and our survey finds that executives around the world continue to look for signs of improvement.

But the intent to grow and invest in business continues. Find out where the money's going and what kind of investments companies are making--download the Executive Summary for detailed findings and insights.