Supply Chain Coordination in Hospitals

• Type: Article in International Conference Proceedings Book
• Date: 2009

Authors

Rego, N (Author) Other; Jorge Pinho de Sousa (Author) FEUP

Conference proceedings International

Title: LEVERAGING KNOWLEDGE FOR INNOVATION IN COLLABORATIVE NETWORKS

Pages: 117-127

10th IFIP Working Conference on Virtural Enterprises

Thessaloniki, GREECE, OCT 07-09, 2009

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Authenticus ID: P-003-R6W

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-642-04568-4_13

Abstract (EN): This paper presents an innovative approach to support the definition of strategies for the design of alternative configurations of hospital supply chains. This approach was developed around a hybrid Tabu Search / Variable Neighbourhood Search metaheuristic, that uses several neighbourhood structures. The flexibility of the procedure allows its application to supply chains with different topologies and atypical cost characteristics. A preliminary computational experience shows the approach potential in solving large scale supply chain configuration problems. The future incorporation of this approach in a broader Decision Support System (DSS) will provide a tool that can significantly contribute to an increase of healthcare supply chains efficiency and encourage the establishment of collaborative partnerships between their members.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 11