1
|
Natembeya MC, Anudjo MNK, Ackah JA, Osei MB, Akudjedu TN. The environmental sustainability implications of contrast media supply chain disruptions during the COVID-19 pandemic: A document analysis of international practice guidelines. Radiography (Lond) 2024; 30 Suppl 1:43-54. [PMID: 38901086 DOI: 10.1016/j.radi.2024.05.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2024] [Revised: 05/28/2024] [Accepted: 05/30/2024] [Indexed: 06/22/2024]
Abstract
INTRODUCTION Travel restrictions implemented during the acute phases of the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted supply chain for critical radiology consumables including contrast media (CM) leading to shortages. Consequently, some departments had to restructure their clinical workflows in accordance to recommended guidelines to ensure safe continuity of patient care. This study aimed to summarise the temporary crisis-driven recommendations with implicit environmental sustainability essence and to analyse how these measures might inform the development of a more sustainable, long-term clinical guideline for safer and cost-effective CM usage without compromising diagnostic quality. METHODS Documents were obtained through an electronic database search together with a relevant manual search in Google Scholar and relevant reference lists. The selected documents were subjected to a pre-defined eligibility criteria for inclusion. The READ approach was employed for document analysis and a thematic analysis of the obtained data was conducted. RESULTS Of the 17 documents included, 70% (n = 12) emanate from the United States of America. The summary of the findings relate to minimising CM usage through strategic clinical approaches including optimisation of CM volumes, prioritisation of non-contrast imaging and/or alternative imaging depending on patient need without compromising diagnostic quality. CONCLUSION Critical lessons of sustainability essence are implicitly embedded in the policy guidelines issued during the periods of acute CM shortage in the COVID-19 pandemic. These lessons were themed around CM conservation based on: type and priority of medical imaging investigation, kind of imaging modality and use of smaller vials over multi-dose vials packaging. IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE The temporary crisis-driven strategies may offer critical lessons for post-pandemic service delivery to enhance patient safety while saving cost and promoting greener practice via strategic clinical and operational monitoring of CM through policy renewal, education and training and collaboration with industry partners.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- M C Natembeya
- Institute of Medical Imaging & Visualisation, Department of Medical Science & Public Health, Faculty of Health & Social Sciences, Bournemouth University, UK
| | - M N K Anudjo
- Institute of Medical Imaging & Visualisation, Department of Medical Science & Public Health, Faculty of Health & Social Sciences, Bournemouth University, UK
| | - J A Ackah
- Institute of Medical Imaging & Visualisation, Department of Medical Science & Public Health, Faculty of Health & Social Sciences, Bournemouth University, UK
| | - M B Osei
- Department of People & Organisations, Bournemouth University Business School, Bournemouth University, UK
| | - T N Akudjedu
- Institute of Medical Imaging & Visualisation, Department of Medical Science & Public Health, Faculty of Health & Social Sciences, Bournemouth University, UK.
| |
Collapse
|
2
|
Wamba SF, Fotso M, Mosconi E, Chai J. Assessing the potential of plastic waste management in the circular economy: a longitudinal case study in an emerging economy. ANNALS OF OPERATIONS RESEARCH 2023:1-23. [PMID: 37361074 PMCID: PMC10184617 DOI: 10.1007/s10479-023-05386-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/05/2023] [Indexed: 06/28/2023]
Abstract
Plastic waste management represents a fundamental challenge in terms of environmental pollution and health in many emerging countries. Yet, some firms believe improved plastic waste management could lead to value creation and capture, especially from a circular economy perspective. This study draws on a longitudinal research approach that involved 12 organizations in assessing plastic waste management's contribution to Cameroon's circular economy. Our findings suggest that plastic waste management for value creation is still embryonic in Cameroon. Moving to the full value creation and capture stage will require overcoming various challenges identified and presented in the paper. We then discuss our findings and put forward several future research avenues. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s10479-023-05386-3.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
| | - Muriel Fotso
- Independent, Expert in Waste Management, SAMO Foundation, BP 10 Douala, Douala, Cameroun
| | - Elaine Mosconi
- Business School, Université de Sherbrooke, 2500 Boulevard de l’Université, Sherbrooke, Québec J1K 2R1 Canada
| | - Junwu Chai
- School of Management and Economics, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, No.2006, Xiyuan Ave, West Hi-Tech Zone, Chengdu, Sichuan China
| |
Collapse
|
3
|
Pamučar D, Puška A, Simić V, Stojanović I, Deveci M. Selection of healthcare waste management treatment using fuzzy rough numbers and Aczel-Alsina Function. ENGINEERING APPLICATIONS OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE 2023; 121:106025. [PMID: 36908983 PMCID: PMC9985309 DOI: 10.1016/j.engappai.2023.106025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2022] [Revised: 01/04/2023] [Accepted: 02/18/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
Abstract
The COVID-19 pandemic led to an increase in healthcare waste (HCW). HCW management treatment needs to be re-taken into focus to deal with this challenge. In practice, there are several treatments of HCW with their advantages and disadvantages. This study is conducted to select the appropriate treatment for HCW in the Brčko District of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Six HCW management treatments are analyzed and observed through twelve criteria. Ten-level linguistic values were used to bring this evaluation closer to human thinking. A fuzzy rough approach is used to solve the problem of inaccuracy in determining these values. The OPA method from the Bonferroni operator is used to determine the weights of the criteria. The results of the application of this method showed that the criterion Environmental Impact ( C 4 ) received the highest weight, while the criterion Automation Level ( C 8 ) received the lowest value. The ranking of HCW management treatments was performed using MARCOS methods based on the Aczel-Alsina function. The results of this analysis showed that the best-ranked HCW management treatment is microwave (A6) while landfill treatment (A5) is ranked worst. This study has provided a new approach based on fuzzy rough numbers where the Bonferroni function is used to determine the lower and upper limits, while the application of the Aczel-Alsina function reduced the influence of decision-makers on the final decision because this function stabilizes the decision-making process.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Dragan Pamučar
- Department of Operations Research and Statistics, Faculty of Organizational Sciences, University of Belgrade, 11000, Belgrade, Serbia
- College of Engineering, Yuan Ze University, Taiwan
| | - Adis Puška
- Government of Brčko District, Department of Public Safety, Bosnia and Herzegovina
| | - Vladimir Simić
- University of Belgrade, Faculty of Transport and Traffic Engineering, Vojvode Stepe 305, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
| | - Ilija Stojanović
- American University in the Emirates, Dubai International Academic City, Block 6 & 7, P.O. Box: 503000, United Arab Emirates
| | - Muhammet Deveci
- Turkish Naval Academy, National Defence University, Department of Industrial Engineering, 34940, Tuzla, Istanbul, Turkey
- The Bartlett School of Sustainable Construction, University College London, 1-19 Torrington Place, London WC1E 7HB, UK
| |
Collapse
|
4
|
Chauhan A, Kaur H, Mangla SK, Kayikci Y. Data driven flexible supplier network of selfcare essentials during disruptions in supply chain. ANNALS OF OPERATIONS RESEARCH 2023:1-31. [PMID: 37361072 PMCID: PMC10089828 DOI: 10.1007/s10479-023-05298-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/14/2023] [Indexed: 06/28/2023]
Abstract
During disruptive events, supply chains struggle to meet the demand due to limitations posed by logistics, transportation and supply side failures. In the present study, a flexible supplier network of personal protective equipment (PPEs), such as face masks, hand sanitizers, gloves, and face shields, has been modelled using an extensive risk enabled data driven decision making for addressing disruptions in the supply chain. This paper studies various risks which exists in PPE supply chain and evaluates the total supplier risk based on them. Furthermore, the paper proposes a Multi-objective Mixed Integer Linear Program (MOMILP) to optimally select suppliers and the sustainable allocation of orders under various risks, namely disruption, delay, receivables, inventory, and capacity. The proposed MOMILP model is also extended to promptly revise the orders to other suppliers under a disruption scenario enabling an effective response resulting in minimization of stockouts. The criteria-risk matrix is developed with the help of supply chain experts from industry and academia. Conclusively, the numerical case study and its computational analysis is conducted on the PPE data received from distributors to demonstrate the applicability of the proposed model. The findings suggest that the proposed flexible MOMILP can optimally revise allocations during disruptions to drastically reduce the stockouts and minimize overall cost of procurement in the PPE supply network.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
| | | | - Sachin K. Mangla
- Jindal Global Business School, O P Jindal Global University, Haryana, India
| | - Yasanur Kayikci
- Department of Engineering and Mathematics, Sheffield Hallam University, Sheffield, UK
| |
Collapse
|
5
|
Abbaspour Onari M, Jahangoshai Rezaee M. Implementing bargaining game-based fuzzy cognitive map and mixed-motive games for group decisions in the healthcare supplier selection. Artif Intell Rev 2023. [DOI: 10.1007/s10462-023-10432-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/15/2023]
|
6
|
Some distance measures for triangular fuzzy numbers under technique for order of preference by similarity to ideal solution environment. OPSEARCH 2023. [PMCID: PMC9977102 DOI: 10.1007/s12597-023-00627-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/06/2023]
Abstract
In our daily life, we always choose to access our decisions so that we can gain greatly from them based on our prior experiences. However, it might be challenging to reach the best decision in a fair amount of time due to the complex environment and lack of information about the system due to human error these days. Triangular fuzzy numbers are proving to be quite useful in many application fields because of their apparent flexibility in coping with the imprecision or uncertainty in the process of multi criteria decision making. A technique for order preference by similarity to ideal solution presents a solution for decision-makers that are usually multi attributes and involves a complex decision-making process. It is utilized due to its ability for considering both the qualitative and quantitative measures. The goal of this paper is to employ a technique for order preference by similarity to ideal solution‐based methodology to solve multicriteria group decision‐making problems proposed for triangular fuzzy environment. Proofs of axiomatic properties for distance measures is also discussed. Sensitivity analysis is used to improve the efficacy of the proposed measures. Comparison with the present measures is also performed. Our method requires fewer calculations and produces the improved results faster than previous methods.
Collapse
|
7
|
Chowdhury NR, Janan F, Mahmud P, Liza SA, Paul SK. Assessing strategies to mitigate the impacts of a pandemic in apparel supply chains. OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT RESEARCH 2023. [PMCID: PMC9868514 DOI: 10.1007/s12063-022-00345-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
Abstract
AbstractThe COVID-19 pandemic has taught global businesses that a pandemic can put business dynamics in unforeseeable turbulence. The disruptions created by the pandemic in the apparel industry exposed the vulnerabilities of apparel supply chains (SCs). To recover the supply chain impacts (SCIs) during an unprecedented event such as the COVID-19 pandemic, apparel SCs need a robust framework that can identify, measure, and mitigate the severity of SCIs by assessing effective mitigation strategies. This study identifies 12 critical SCIs in apparel SCs during a pandemic and 17 mitigation strategies. To assess SCIs and mitigation strategies, a modified grey-based bi-level analytical network process (ANP) is proposed to deal with the complex relationship between the SCIs and mitigation strategies. A real-life case study is conducted from an apparel supply chain for validation purposes. The findings suggest that policymakers in apparel SCs should prioritize implementing government policies and financial aid to deal with increased material and operational costs, the sudden surge in the unemployment rate, cancellation of orders and delayed payment, and increased transportation costs during a pandemic. This study also contributes to the literature by providing a robust decision-making framework for practitioners to deal with the complexity of SCs during future pandemics.
Collapse
|
8
|
Biswas S, Pamucar D. A modified EDAS model for comparison of mobile wallet service providers in India. FINANCIAL INNOVATION 2023; 9:41. [PMID: 36691444 PMCID: PMC9849114 DOI: 10.1186/s40854-022-00443-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2022] [Accepted: 12/16/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
Abstract
The present paper has two-fold purposes. First, the current work provides an integrated theoretical framework to compare popular mobile wallet service providers based on users' views in the Indian context. To this end, we propose a new grey correlation-based Picture Fuzzy-Evaluation based on Distance from Average Solution (GCPF-EDAS) framework for the comparative analysis. We integrate the fundamental framework of the Technology Acceptance Model and Unified theory of acceptance and use of technology vis-à-vis service quality dimensions for criteria selection. For comparative ranking, we conduct our analysis under uncertain environments using picture fuzzy numbers. We find that user-friendliness, a wide variety of use, and familiarity and awareness about the products help reduce the uncertainty factors and obtain positive impressions from the users. It is seen that PhonePe (A3), Google Pay (A2), Amazon Pay (A4) and PayTM (A1) hold top positions. For validation of the result, we first compare the ranking provided by our proposed model with that derived by using picture fuzzy score based extensions of EDAS and another widely used algorithm such as The Technique for Order of Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution. We observe a significant consistency. We then carry out rank reversal test for GCPF-EDAS model. We notice that our proposed GCPF-EDAS model does not suffers from rank reversal phenomenon. To examine the stability in the result for further validation, we carry out the sensitivity analysis by varying the differentiating coefficient and exchanging the criteria weights. We find that our proposed method provides stable result for the present case study and performs better as ranking order does not get changed significantly with the changes in the given conditions.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Sanjib Biswas
- Decision Sciences and Operations Management, Calcutta Business School, Bishnupur, South 24 Parganas, West Bengal 743503 India
| | - Dragan Pamucar
- Department of Operations Research and Statistics, Faculty of Organizational Sciences, University of Belgrade, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
| |
Collapse
|
9
|
Wu HC, Chen TCT, Chiu MC. Assessing the sustainability of smart healthcare applications using a multi-perspective fuzzy comprehensive evaluation approach. Digit Health 2023; 9:20552076231203903. [PMID: 37771716 PMCID: PMC10524080 DOI: 10.1177/20552076231203903] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/08/2023] [Indexed: 09/30/2023] Open
Abstract
A smart healthcare application can be judged as sustainable if it was already widely used before and will also be prevalent in the future. In contrast, if a smart healthcare application developed during the COVID-19 pandemic is not used after it, then it is not sustainable. Assessing the sustainability of smart healthcare applications is a critical task for their users and suppliers. However, it is also a challenging task due to the availability of data, users' subjective beliefs, and different perspectives. In response to this problem, this study proposes a multi-perspective fuzzy comprehensive evaluation approach to evaluate the sustainability of a smart healthcare application from qualitative, multi-criteria decision-making and time-series perspectives. The proposed methodology has been used to evaluate the sustainability of eight smart healthcare applications. The experimental results showed that the sustainability of a smart healthcare application evaluated from different perspectives may be different. Nevertheless, another technique can be used to confirm the evaluation result generated using one technique. In other words, these views compensate for each other.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Hsin-Chieh Wu
- Department of Industrial Engineering and Management, Chaoyang University of Technology, Taichung City, Taiwan
| | - Tin-Chih Toly Chen
- Department of Industrial Engineering and Management, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu, Taiwan
| | - Min-Chi Chiu
- Department of Industrial Engineering and Management, National Chin-Yi University of Technology, Taichung City, Taiwan
| |
Collapse
|
10
|
A Cross-Sectional Study on Mental Health of School Students during the COVID-19 Pandemic in India. DATA 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/data7070099] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
Abstract
The broad objective of the present study is to assess the levels of anxiety and depression of school students during the COVID-19 lockdown phase and their association with students’ background, stress, concerns and social support. In this regard, the present study follows a novel two stage approach. In the first phase, an empirical survey was carried out, based on multivariate statistical analysis, wherein a group of 273 school students participated in the study voluntarily. In the second phase, a novel Picture Fuzzy FFA (PF-FFA) method was applied for understanding the dynamics of facilitating and prohibiting factors for three categories of focus groups (FG), formulated on the basis of attendance in online classes. Findings revealed a significant impact of anxiety and depression on mental health. Further, PF-FFA examinedthe impact of the driving forces that steered children to attend class as contrasted to the the impact of the restricting forces.
Collapse
|
11
|
Multicriteria Approach for Supplier Selection: Evidence from a Case Study in the Fashion Industry. SUSTAINABILITY 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/su14138038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/04/2022]
Abstract
Worldwide manufactures are redesigning supply chains, often outsourcing with the aim of maintaining a competitive advantage and gaining market share. When selecting and purchasing fabrics, firms should actively cooperate with suppliers, to meet customers’ needs. In this view, the supplier selection process plays a key role in keeping a competitive edge in global markets. Therefore, this study proposes a multicriteria decision-making model (MCDM) to ease supplier evaluation and selection. Supply chain operation reference metrics (SCOR metrics) and fuzzy technique for order of preference by similarity to ideal solution (FTOPSIS) are combined to build a model for supplier selection. The former allows us to conduct a very thorough fact-based analysis of all features in the supply chain, while the combination of fuzzy theory and SCOR model allows us to deal with uncertainty. The main novelty of this method is that it incorporates a consolidated supply chain management criteria within the framework of fuzzy set theory and multicriteria decision-making model (MCDM) facilitating their application into practice. The proposed approach is tested by considering the case of a manufacturing firm in the fashion industry willing to designate the most appropriate supplier within a set of three potential ones.
Collapse
|
12
|
Sahu AK, M. P, Rao KV. Post-COVID-19 strategic sourcing decisions for escorting stakeholders’ expectations and supplier performance in construction project works. JOURNAL OF GLOBAL OPERATIONS AND STRATEGIC SOURCING 2022. [DOI: 10.1108/jgoss-02-2022-0011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
Abstract
Purpose
The occurrence of COVID-19 has impacted the wide-reaching dimensions of manufacturing, materials, procurement, management, etc., and has loaded disruptions in the wide range of supply chain (SC) activities. The impact of COVID-19 has twisted supplier performance and influenced stakeholders’ thinking towards selecting supplier sources and making strategic sourcing decision for convinced arrangement of construction management (CM) resources. Nowadays, suppliers are intently evaluated by stakeholders in post-COVID-19 phase to induce agile availability of CM resources. Accordingly, this paper aims to demonstrate competent CM dimensions under post COVID-19 scenario for ease managing construction projects by the stakeholders.
Design/methodology/approach
The authors have implicated Grey Sets Theory along with decision-making trial and evaluation laboratory (DEMATEL) technique for understanding significant outcomes. Varieties of diverse decision aspects responsible for strategically influencing supplier sourcing decision is projected under post COVID-19 scenario for handling construction projects by the stakeholders.
Findings
This study investigated sustainable construction management dimensions (SCMD) at the stage of resource deliveries and client aspirations under post COVID-19 situation. The study demonstrated “Lead time” as the most crucial, “Product Range” as the second and “Customers dealings and relationship” as the third crucial aspect considering by the stakeholders for selecting supplier sources based on the attainment of performance score of 0.1338, 0.1273 and 0.1268, respectively. It is found that high lead time stimulates the stakeholders to divert their orders to other competent supplier sources holding a low degree of lead time as compared.
Research limitations/implications
The present study rollovers its existence by serving critical thinking, conceptual modelling, criteria identification and evaluation under CM domain for drafting effectual strategies by the suppliers. The study investigated the impact of COVID-19 on stakeholders’ decision-making and enlisted SCMD that strategically stimulated them in choosing supplier sourcing decision.
Originality/value
The present study realizes the insights of stakeholders in the post COVID-19 scenario related to the supplier sources based on performance score. The study quantified sustainable supplier attribute for construction work and practices. The study analysed the expectations of the stakeholders purchasing different varieties of construction materials from supplier sources for civil works in the post COVID-19 scenario.
Collapse
|
13
|
Kansara S, Modgil S, Kumar R. Structural transformation of fuzzy analytical hierarchy process: a relevant case for Covid-19. OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT RESEARCH 2022. [PMCID: PMC9201497 DOI: 10.1007/s12063-022-00270-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
Abstract
Covid-19 has posed difficult and challenging situations to the supply chains and companies are in fix how to choose the vendors under the uncertainty and complexity in recent years. Therefore, this research aims to incorporate structural transformation of the fuzzy analytical hierarchy process (FAHP) that is most appropriate for the uncertainty and disruption caused by Covid-19 like situation for ensuring supplies from vendors. The conventional approaches for vendor selection and evaluation use numerous multi-criteria decision-making tools that may not ensure reliability in a dynamic situation caused due to Covid-19. In this research, Fleiss’ Kappa method ensures the reliability of responses from eight respondents by using pairwise comparisons and assigning weights as envisaged in FAHP. In addition to determine the reliability of responses, a step under FAHP has been altered. This alteration is demonstrated in the vendor selection case in the Covid-19 scenario. The research suggests a plausible system required to address the uncertainties associated with Covid-19 to select and evaluate vendors by modifying a FAHP. The proposed altered mechanism can be incorporated in a similar type of other decision-making circumstances such as Covid-19, where the decision-makers are more than one, and the situation is very dynamic. The study is likely to facilitate information management, algorithmic development in decision making, or machine-driven decisions in uncertain conditions. The study offers managerial implications to purchase managers to accommodate and combine multiple factors and responses concerning the vendor performances for their evaluation, thus making a process more reliable.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Surendra Kansara
- Faculty of Management, Symbiosis Institute of Operations Management, A Constituent of Symbiosis International (Deemed University), Pune, India
| | - Sachin Modgil
- International Management Institute, 2/4 C, Judges Ct Rd, Alipore, Kolkata, 700027 West Bengal India
| | - Rupesh Kumar
- University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Dehradun, India
| |
Collapse
|
14
|
Paul SK, Chowdhury P, Chakrabortty RK, Ivanov D, Sallam K. A mathematical model for managing the multi-dimensional impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic in supply chain of a high-demand item. ANNALS OF OPERATIONS RESEARCH 2022:1-46. [PMID: 35431384 PMCID: PMC8995171 DOI: 10.1007/s10479-022-04650-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/03/2022] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
Abstract
The COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc across supply chain (SC) operations worldwide. Specifically, decisions on the recovery planning are subject to multi-dimensional uncertainty stemming from singular and correlated disruptions in demand, supply, and production capacities. This is a new and understudied research area. In this study, we examine, SC recovery for high-demand items (e.g., hand sanitizer and face masks). We first developed a stochastic mathematical model to optimise recovery for a three-stage SC exposed to the multi-dimensional impacts of COVID-19 pandemic. This allows to generalize a novel problem setting with simultaneous demand, supply, and capacity uncertainty in a multi-stage SC recovery context. We then developed a chance-constrained programming approach and present in this article a new and enhanced multi-operator differential evolution variant-based solution approach to solve our model. With the optimisation, we sought to understand the impact of different recovery strategies on SC profitability as well as identify optimal recovery plans. Through extensive numerical experiments, we demonstrated capability towards efficiently solving both small- and large-scale SC recovery problems. We tested, evaluated, and analyzed different recovery strategies, scenarios, and problem scales to validate our approach. Ultimately, the study provides a useful tool to optimise reactive adaptation strategies related to how and when SC recovery operations should be deployed during a pandemic. This study contributes to literature through development of a unique problem setting with multi-dimensional uncertainty impacts for SC recovery, as well as an efficient solution approach for solution of both small- and large-scale SC recovery problems. Relevant decision-makers can use the findings of this research to select the most efficient SC recovery plan under pandemic conditions and to determine the timing of its deployment.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Sanjoy Kumar Paul
- UTS Business School, University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, Australia
| | - Priyabrata Chowdhury
- School of Accounting, Information Systems and Supply Chain, RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia
| | - Ripon Kumar Chakrabortty
- School of Engineering and Information Technology, University of New South Wales, Canberra, Australia
| | - Dmitry Ivanov
- Department of Business and Economics, Supply Chain and Operations Management, Berlin School of Economics and Law, Block B, B 3.49, Badensche Str. 50, 10825 Berlin, Germany
| | - Karam Sallam
- School of IT and Systems, The University of Canberra, Canberra, Australia
- The Faculty of Computers and Information, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt
| |
Collapse
|
15
|
Ali I, Kannan D. Mapping research on healthcare operations and supply chain management: a topic modelling-based literature review. ANNALS OF OPERATIONS RESEARCH 2022; 315:29-55. [PMID: 35382453 PMCID: PMC8972768 DOI: 10.1007/s10479-022-04596-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/14/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
Abstract
The literature on healthcare operations and supply chain management has seen unprecedented growth over the past two decades. This paper seeks to advance the body of knowledge on this topic by utilising a topic modelling-based literature review to identify the core topics, examine their dynamic changes, and identify opportunities for further research in the area. Based on an analysis of 571 articles published until 25 January 2022, we identify numerous popular topics of research in the area, including patient waiting time, COVID-19 pandemic, Industry 4.0 technologies, sustainability, risk and resilience, climate change, circular economy, humanitarian logistics, behavioural operations, service-ecosystem, and knowledge management. We reviewed current literature around each topic and offered insights into what aspects of each topic have been studied and what are the recent developments and opportunities for more impactful future research. Doing so, this review help advance the contemporary scholarship on healthcare operations and supply chain management and offers resonant insights for researchers, research students, journal editors, and policymakers in the field.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Imran Ali
- School of Business and Law, CQ University, Rockhampton North Campus, Sydney, Australia
| | - Devika Kannan
- SDU- Center for Sustainable Supply Chain Engineering, Department of Technology and Innovation, University of Southern Denmark, Campusvej 55, Odense, Denmark
| |
Collapse
|