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

Naima Rahiel (), Abderrahman El Mhamedi (), Khalid Hachemi (), Nabil Aouffen () and Ikram Rahiel ()
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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
Ikram Rahiel: EHS Pédiatrique Canastel Oran

Environment Systems and Decisions, 2025, vol. 45, issue 4, 1-16

Abstract: 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

Keywords: Hospital resilience; Safety stock; Crisis management; Emergency plan (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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