Inventory Management and Supply Chain Strategy for one Hospital

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Iravani Mohammadabadi, Mina | 2015

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Type of Document: M.Sc. Thesis
Language: Farsi
Document No: 47059 (01)
University: Sharif University of Technology
Department: Industrial Engineering
Advisor(s): Akhavan Niaki, Taghi
Abstract:
One of the most critical problems in medical supply chain is tracking the pharmaceutical throughout the chain. The challenging solution is to use of barcodes which has numerous limits. Radio frequency identification (RFID) tools are the next generation of barcodes that provide more convenient and faster track of supplies. With automatic workplace, the precision of the system is increased and less personnel is needed. In this study, various medical supply chain management procedures were studied for a hospital and the most appropriate procedure was chosen. According to the hospital conditions, RFID over barcode was the procedure of choice. In order to validate this choice, the ARENA software was used. Simulation showed a reduction of stock out frequency to seven percent. Here, a model and a software for implementation of this technology in the hospital are designed
Keywords:
Goods Supply Chain Management ; Barcode ; Enterprise Resources Planning (ERP) ; Health Care System ; Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)

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