Designing a resilient supply chain: An approach to reduce drug shortages in epidemic outbreaks
Journal
EAI Endorsed Transactions on Pervasive Health and Technology
ISSN
2411-7145
Publisher
European Alliance for Innovation
Date Issued
2020
Author(s)
Marmolejo Saucedo, José Antonio
Type
Resource Types::text::journal::journal article
Abstract
Introduction: Supply network design is a long-studied topic that has evolved to address disruptive situations. The risk of supply chain disruption leads to the development of resilient supply chains that are capable of reacting effectively. Objectives: In the context of public health, drug supply networks face shortage challenges in many situations, such as current epidemic outbreaks such as COVID-19. Drug shortages can occur due to manufacturing problems, lack of infrastructure, and immediate reaction mechanisms. Methods: The case study is solved with anyLogistix optimization and simulation software. RESULTS: We present the results of a hypothetical study on the impact of COVID-19 on a regional supply network. The results of this research are intended to be the basis for the design of resilient supply chains in epidemic outbreaks. Conclusión: Drug providers should consider strategies to prevent or reduce the impact of shortages as well as disruption spreads. ©2020 José Antonio Lozano Díez, José Antonio Marmolejo Saucedo & Roman Rodríguez Aguilar, licensed to European Alliance for Innovation.
How to cite
Lozano Díez, J. A., Marmolejo Saucedo, J. A. y Rodríguez Aguilar, R. (2020). Designing a resilient supply chain : an approach to reduce drug shortages in epidemic outbreaks. EAI Endorsed Transactions on Pervasive Health and Technology, 6 (21). DOI: 10.4108/eai.13-7-2018.164260