Purpose This paper aims to evaluate the implementation of innovative programmes within downstream domain pharmaceutical supply chain (PSC), with aim informing improved service provision. Design/methodology/approach A mixed-method approach was used assess what extent innovation could be adopted by hospital and community pharmacies improve delivery process products. Unstructured interviews 130 qu...

background and objectives: a sudden jump in blood demand during natural disasters may have strong negative impact on the performance of blood supply chain. appropriate response to the emergency situations, requires predictive approach to determining the optimal allocation of blood supply chain resources for various disaster scenarios. the present study, thus, presents an optimization model aime...