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Resilience of the hospital supply chain: a case study-based approach on safety stock

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  • Naima Rahiel

    (Paris 8 Vincennes-Saint-Denis University, QUARTZ laboratory)

  • Abderrahman El Mhamedi

    (Paris 8 Vincennes-Saint-Denis University, QUARTZ laboratory)

  • Khalid Hachemi

    (Oran University 2 Mohamed Ben Ahmed, LGPMI laboratory)

  • Nabil Aouffen

    (Faculty of Medicine – Oran University 1 Ahmed Ben Bella EHS Pédiatrique Canastel Oran
    EHS Pédiatrique Canastel Oran)

  • Ikram Rahiel

    (EHS Pédiatrique Canastel Oran)

Abstract

Bronchiolitis, a common respiratory condition in children, significantly burdens hospitals during seasonal surges. This study proposes a strategy to enhance hospital resilience by calculating safety stock levels to manage patient demand peaks. The study introduces the Unit of Care Product (UCP), a weighted aggregate of human and material resources, to determine safety stock levels. The UCP model was developed through interviews with healthcare providers to incorporate real-world resource needs during bronchiolitis outbreaks. The approach showed that personnel exhibited greater resilience with 50% flexibility to adapt to demand surges, while equipment and medications were less adaptable, highlighting areas for improvement in resource management. The UCP concept and safety stock calculation provide a framework for improving hospital preparedness and resilience, offering insights to optimize resource management during peak demand periods. Graphical abstract

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  • Naima Rahiel & Abderrahman El Mhamedi & Khalid Hachemi & Nabil Aouffen & Ikram Rahiel, 2025. "Resilience of the hospital supply chain: a case study-based approach on safety stock," Environment Systems and Decisions, Springer, vol. 45(4), pages 1-16, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:envsyd:v:45:y:2025:i:4:d:10.1007_s10669-025-10048-9
    DOI: 10.1007/s10669-025-10048-9
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