Review on the optimization of medical supplies distribution under major public health emergencies

Abstract In recent years, frequent public health incidents have brought huge challenges to the economic development and emergency logistics systems of countries around world. Facing problems unfair distribution medical supplies low efficiency under major emergencies, this article systematically analyzes literature on material related in past 20 years. The is reviewed from three aspects: location allocation center, vehicle routing optimization, location-routing optimization. Through analysis existing research, several future research directions are proposed.