PE 2-5. Consider Figure 2-20:

a. Explain why both Reduce local inventory and Increase local inventory are needed.

b. Describe what the Inventory data stores specifically refer to.

c. Explain what happens when a neighboring pharmacist rejects a sharing request.

d. Compare it with Figure 2-19 and analyze which actor(s) have gained focus and which have lost it.

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