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N. Rahiel, A. El Mhamedi, K. Hachemi, N. Aouffen, I. Rahiel
Environment Systems and Decisions, vol. 45, 2025, p. 56
Environment Systems and Decisions, vol. 45, 2025, p. 56
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Rahiel, N., El Mhamedi, A., Hachemi, K., Aouffen, N., & Rahiel, I. (2025). Resilience of the hospital supply chain: a case study-based approach on safety stock. Environment Systems and Decisions, 45, 56. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10669-025-10048-9
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Rahiel, N., A. El Mhamedi, K. Hachemi, N. Aouffen, and I. Rahiel. “Resilience of the Hospital Supply Chain: a Case Study-Based Approach on Safety Stock.” Environment Systems and Decisions 45 (2025): 56.
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Rahiel, N., et al. “Resilience of the Hospital Supply Chain: a Case Study-Based Approach on Safety Stock.” Environment Systems and Decisions, vol. 45, 2025, p. 56, doi:10.1007/s10669-025-10048-9.
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@article{rahiel2025a,
title = {Resilience of the hospital supply chain: a case study-based approach on safety stock},
year = {2025},
journal = {Environment Systems and Decisions},
pages = {56},
volume = {45},
doi = {10.1007/s10669-025-10048-9},
author = {Rahiel, N. and El Mhamedi, A. and Hachemi, K. and Aouffen, N. and Rahiel, I.}
}
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.
Keywords:
Hospital resilience, Safety stock, Crisis management, Emergency plan