Management of Healthcare Supply Chain: An Overview

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  • Shashank Srivastava

Abstract

Health care industry in developing countries has been considered as one of the most revenue generating sector. The industry has a high social impact and deals with the human life. The study of supply chain management by previous researchers was done in manufacturing and in fast moving consumer goods. The health industry remained untouched and less attention has been given in health care sector supply chain. The present paper focuses on the understanding the various aspects of supply chain management applicable to the health sector. The study in the paper reveals how the advancement of new technology, improper coordination and cooperation between the major players make the management of supply chain difficult. The paper discusses the involvement of many stakeholders and their conflicting objectives are enhancing the complexity of the health care supply chain. The study in the paper helps in understanding the concept of supply chain management related to health care industry.

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2020-03-28

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