# Assessement 17

#### A pharmaceutical manufacturer scores 35/40 on readiness assessment. CFO argues: "Let's wait 18 months to see if competitors succeed."

What is the STRONGEST counter-argument?

* [ ] Technology will be cheaper in 18 months
* [x] DSCSA enforcement is active—18-month delay risks $5M+ penalties while competitors optimize
* [ ] Blockchain is unproven
* [ ] Assessment score is inaccurate

Notes to Learners

Score of 35/40 = high ROI likelihood. DSCSA isn't future speculation—it's current law with active enforcement. 18-month delay means: penalty exposure + watching competitors save $800K-$1M annually + eventual implementation under pressure (+$600K urgency premium). **Total delay cost: $6M+ vs. $1.1M strategic implementation.** "Wait and see" is reasonable for low scores (<15) but catastrophic for high scores (30+).


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