PE 2-4. Consider Figure 2-19:

a. Explain what happens between the activities Arrange transfer of drugs and Release drug for pickup.

b. Explain the purpose of the empty diamond symbols in the Pharmacist in Need column.

c. Describe the purpose of the More neighbors available? decision in the Pharmacist in Need column.

Pharmacist in Need 12C2 Sharing Drug Inventories - Current State Neighboring 12C2 Pharmacy Courier Pharmacist System Vendor Check it shipment en route Display shipment status for drug [Yes) Drug en route timely? [NO] Contact neighboring 12C2 pharmacy to inquire availability Report ability to share inventory [Yes] (No] Tore neighbors available? Drug available? [Yes] VINO] Place rush order with vendor Receive and process rush order Schedule drug Finalize "sharing with neighbor Arrange transfer pickup of drugs Finalize "sharing with neighbor Arrange transfer of drugs Schedule drug pickup Prepare shipment Reduce inventory Release drug for pickup > Inventory Increase lodh inventory Receive drug