A way for reducing drug supply chain cost for a hospital district: A case study

Postacchini, Leonardo; Ciarapica, Filippo Emanuele; Mazzuto, Giovanni

doi:10.3926/jiem.1262

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“…(6) These studies explore different inventory or replacement polities for material handling. Network distribution and dispatching [ 32 , 259 – 264 ] DES (4); gaming (2); ABS (1); Misc. (3) Cross-departments (2), cross-institutional (8) Microsoft Excel (2); Arena (1); MedModel (1); ProModel (1); JADE (1); VBA (1); Misc.…”

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A systematic literature review of simulation models for non-technical skill training in healthcare logistics

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BackgroundResource allocation in patient care relies heavily on individual judgements of healthcare professionals. Such professionals perform coordinating functions by managing the timing and execution of a multitude of care processes for multiple patients. Based on advances in simulation, new technologies that could be used for establishing realistic representations have been developed. These simulations can be used to facilitate understanding of various situations, coordination training and education in logistics, decision-making processes, and design aspects of the healthcare system. However, no study in the literature has synthesized the types of simulations models available for non-technical skills training and coordination of care.MethodsA systematic literature review, following the PRISMA guidelines, was performed to identify simulation models that could be used for training individuals in operative logistical coordination that occurs on a daily basis. This article reviewed papers of simulation in healthcare logistics presented in the Web of Science Core Collections, ACM digital library, and JSTOR databases. We conducted a screening process to gather relevant papers as the knowledge foundation of our literature study. The screening process involved a query-based identification of papers and an assessment of relevance and quality.ResultsTwo hundred ninety-four papers met the inclusion criteria. The review showed that different types of simulation models can be used for constructing scenarios for addressing different types of problems, primarily for training and education sessions. The papers identified were classified according to their utilized paradigm and focus areas. (1) Discrete-event simulation in single-category and single-unit scenarios formed the most dominant approach to developing healthcare simulations and dominated all other categories by a large margin. (2) As we approached a systems perspective (cross-departmental and cross-institutional), discrete-event simulation became less popular and is complemented by system dynamics or hybrid modeling. (3) Agent-based simulations and participatory simulations have increased in absolute terms, but the share of these modeling techniques among all simulations in this field remains low.ConclusionsAn extensive study analyzing the literature on simulation in healthcare logistics indicates a growth in the number of examples demonstrating how simulation can be used in healthcare settings. Results show that the majority of studies create situations in which non-technical skills of managers, coordinators, and decision makers can be trained. However, more system-level and complex system-based approaches are limited and use methods other than discrete-event simulation.

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A systematic literature review of simulation models for non-technical skill training in healthcare logistics

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“…Consequently, the relationship with the customer constitutes a key success factor in lean implementation (Sieckmann et al, 2018). Since patient-related demand within healthcare is highly unpredictable due to the diversity of patient characteristics (Postacchini, Ciarapica, Bevilacqua, Mazzuto & Paciarotti, 2016), patient participation in the innovative program will deliver the greatest benefit (Papalexi et al, 2016). For example, comprehensive data on customer consumption will enable the PSC to improve the accuracy of forecasts (Khorasani et al, 2015).…”

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Pharmaceutical supply chain transformation through application of the Lean principle: A literature review

Argiyantari¹,

Simatupang²,

Basri³

2020

JIEM

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Purpose: This study aims to review the previous literature on the topic contained in the title in order to identify gaps in the existing research relating to lean supply chain-related issues within the pharmaceutical industry since limited attention has been devoted to this sector. Design/methodology/approach: This study presents a systematic literature review that proposes an analysis and classification of the previous literature as falling within one of four categories, namely; the supply chain area, research approach, research objective, and lean supply chain elements.Findings: The results of this study indicate that most attention was focused on manufacturing, while upstream suppliers, downstream activities and the entire supply chain process have received comparatively scant consideration. Similarly, the issues of information technology management, supplier management, customer relations, and logistics management as well as practitioner involvement represent inadequately developed topics. Future research should address these omissions, in addition to the integration of quality compliance and digital innovation as they relate to pharma 4.0.Practical implications: This article serves as a guide to acquiring sufficient knowledge of the pharmaceutical supply chain prior to implementing lean supply chain management. Moreover, it is anticipated that the research it contains will contribute to eradicating the knowledge gap by expanding the existing limited body of literature on the adoption of lean approach in the PSC.Originality/value: This study is one of a limited number of literature analyses potentially helpful in developing a roadmap of lean principle application to the pharmaceutical supply chain

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“…4.2.3 Medicines supply chain. Medicines management contributes a sizeable proportion of healthcare expenditures because of the inflated cost of these products and their storage and control necessities (Postacchini et al, 2016). The pharmaceuticals SC is shown in Figure 10 with the vertical ties representing organisations with unique core competencies that function across the same medicine supply network.…”

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Inventory sharing in healthcare supply chains: systematic literature review and future research agenda

Atcha,

Vlachos,

Kumar

2023

IJLM

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PurposeIneffective management inventory of medical products such as blood and vaccines can create severe repercussions for hospitals, clinics or medical enterprises, such as surgery delays and postponements. Inventory sharing is a form of horizontal collaboration that can provide solutions to key actors of the healthcare supply chain (HSC), yet no prior study reviewed this topic.Design/methodology/approachThis study conducts a systematic literature review of thirty-nine inventory-sharing studies in the context of HSCs published from 2012 until early 2022. The descriptive and thematic analyses include chronological distribution, geographical location, comparison between developed/developing regions, stakeholder and incident analysis.FindingsThematic analysis classified inventory sharing among five product supply chains (blood, medical supplies, medicines, vaccines and generic medical products). Benefits include shortage reduction, cost minimisation, and wastage mitigation. Barriers include (1) IT infrastructure, (2) social systems, (3) cost and (4) supply chain operations. Perishable inventory policies include Fresher-First (FF), Last-Expire-First-Out (LEFO), First-In-First-Out (FIFO) and First-Expire-First-Out (FEFO). The analysis also showed differences between developed and developing countries. The study identifies several future research opportunities that include (1) product utilisation rate, (2) cost reductions, (3) shortage mitigation and (4) waste reduction.Originality/valueNo prior study has systematically reviewed inventory sharing in HSCs to reveal benefits, barriers, patterns and gaps in the current literature. It makes five propositions and develops a research model to guide future research. The study concludes with theoretical and managerial implications.

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A way for reducing drug supply chain cost for a hospital district: A case study

Cited by 7 publications

References 25 publications

A systematic literature review of simulation models for non-technical skill training in healthcare logistics

A systematic literature review of simulation models for non-technical skill training in healthcare logistics

Pharmaceutical supply chain transformation through application of the Lean principle: A literature review

Inventory sharing in healthcare supply chains: systematic literature review and future research agenda

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