Moving Toward Resiliency in Health Supply Chain

  • Mehrdad Shoeibi Foisie Business School, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester, MA, USA
  • Parham Rezaei Baghbadorani Department of Industrial Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Kharazmi University, Tehran, Iran
Keywords: Resiliency, Supply Chain, Multi-Criteria Decision Making, Collaboration

Abstract

The resiliency of the health supply chain plays a critical role in ensuring the availability of life-saving medical products and services during times of disruption and crisis. This paper aims to investigate the challenges faced by health supply chains and proposes a framework to enhance their resiliency. Through a comprehensive literature review, this study examines existing strategies and best practices for building resilience in health supply chains. The methodology involves analyzing case studies and numerical data to identify key factors and develop recommendations. The results highlight the importance of collaboration, technology integration, and proactive risk management in strengthening the resilience of health supply chains. The conclusion emphasizes the need for continuous improvement and adaptation to address future challenges.

Published
2023-10-18
How to Cite
Shoeibi, M., & Rezaei Baghbadorani, P. (2023). Moving Toward Resiliency in Health Supply Chain. International Journal of Industrial Engineering and Operational Research, 5(3), 63-74. https://doi.org/10.22034/ijieor.v5i3.57
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