Supply Chains for Healthcare Products: Are They ‘Wacky’ or Not?

Authors

Leroy B. Schwarz, Purdue University

Abstract

Understand how the supply chains for healthcare products work. Understand why they work as they do. Seek “leverage points” for improvement. Improve Efficiency (i.e., lower $/unit in delivered cost). Improve Quality and Safety of Healthcare Delivery. Develop Mathematical Models to Assess the Impact of Alternative Modes of Operation.

Keywords

supply chains, healthcare products, supply-chain management, supply cost

Date of this Version

April 2008