The restructuring events database contains factsheets with data on large-scale restructuring events reported in the principal national media and company websites in each EU Member State. This database was created in 2002.
West-Nederland; Noord-Holland; Alkmaar en omgeving
Location of affected unit(s)
Alkmaar
Sector
Health / Social Work Human Health Services And Activities Human Health Activities 86.90 - Other human health activities
180 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
25 January 2019
Employment effect (start)
Foreseen end date
Description
Pharmaceutical wholesaler Pluripharm, one of the largest suppliers of pharmacies and hospitals in the Netherlands, has announced plans to dismiss 180 employees. In 2018, the company faced problems with the implementation of a new IT-system, which resulted in errors in the inventory management. These errors, in combination with sector-wide supply shortages, caused 80 out of their 200 pharmacies to leave Pluripharm in January 2019. Through this restructuring, the company aims to ensure the continuity of its business and regain stability.
Eurofound (2019), Pluripharm, Internal restructuring in Netherlands, factsheet number 96536, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/96536.
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