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- This case is in PDF attached to the Learning Module page. Read the case carefully, at least twice.
- This case was written in 2005. You are welcome to use any additional information on the performance of CVS since 2005 in answering the questions. In case you have been a customer of CVS, you are also welcome to use your own personal experience in answering the questions. For additional information on the company, you can visit their website at www.cvs.com.
- This is the cover page of your case report. Word-process your case report within this template. Do not change the header or footer. They contain course number, term, name of case, and page number, which are all required.
- Use 12-point regular Times Roman font and 1.5-line spacing.
- Use Equation Editor (Insert/ Object/ Microsoft Equation) to word-process formulas, if required for the case.
- Use Excel for graphs and Drawing Tool in Word for diagrams, if required for the case.
- Do minimal rounding at intermediate steps (use at least four significant digits). Round off the final answers appropriately.
- Create a single Word document by pasting all your Excel work into this Word document.
- Answer the questions given below in preparing your report for the case. Do not use the questions given at the end of the case.
- Your comments must relate directly to the case. General comments are not expected.
Analysis of the Case
- What changes do you recommend to CVSs existing pharmacy fulfillment process? What information technology (IT) changes, if any, are required to implement those changes? (200–400 words)
- How can you be sure that the new process you propose will be an improvement over the existing one? How can you be sure that it wont make things worse? (50–100 words)
- What groups, if any, are likely to have problems with your proposed solution? How will you deal with their objections? (50–100 words)
- How will you ensure that there is no backsliding (i.e., returning to the old process and procedures)? How can technology be used to prevent or inhibit backsliding? (50–100 words)
- Does the Pharmacy Service Initiative represent a significant opportunity for CVS? Would improving customer service be of significant financial benefit to the company? (50–100 words)
Create a single Word document by pasting all your Excel work into this Word document.
