A fuzzy multi-criteria framework to identify barriers and enablers of the next-generation vaccine supply chain

Chandra, Dheeraj; Vipin, B.; Kumar, Dinesh

doi:10.1108/ijppm-08-2020-0419

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“…This will also help in better forecasting as well as the implementation of new management techniques in VSC. The study of Chandra et al. (2021) also revealed that in the future, with the inclusion of new vaccines, more VSC professionals with the necessary technical and leadership skills will be required to operate the VSC.…”

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“…The analysis shows that the Operational challenge (O) was weighted highest, followed by, Strategical challenge (S), Technological challenge (T), Social challenge (So), and Environmental challenge (O > S > T > So > E) as given in Table 4. The Previous studies on regular immunization programs have also underlined the severity of operational challenges (Chandra et al. , 2021; Chandra and Kumar, 2020), but the emergency of COVID-19 amplified this.…”

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A LAG-based framework to overcome the challenges of the sustainable vaccine supply chain: an integrated BWM–MARCOS approach

Yadav

Kumar

2022

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PurposeEach individual needs to be vaccinated to control the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic in the shortest possible time. However, the vaccine distribution with an already strained supply chain in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) will not be effective enough to vaccinate all the population in stipulated time. The purpose of this paper is to show that there is a need to revolutionize the vaccine supply chain (VSC) by overcoming the challenges of sustainable vaccine distribution.Design/methodology/approachAn integrated lean, agile and green (LAG) framework is proposed to overcome the challenges of the sustainable vaccine supply chain (SVSC). A hybrid best worst method (BWM)–Measurement of Alternatives and Ranking According to COmpromise Solution (MARCOS) methodology is designed to analyze the challenges and solutions.FindingsThe analysis shows that vaccine wastage is the most critical challenge for SVSC, and the coordination among stakeholders is the most significant solution followed by effective management support.Social implicationsThe result of the analysis can help the health care organizations (HCOs) to manage the VSC. The effective vaccination in stipulated time will help control the further spread of the virus, which will result in the normalcy of business and availability of livelihood for millions of people.Originality/valueTo the best of the author's knowledge, this is the first study to explore sustainability in VSC by considering the environmental and social impact of vaccination. The LAG-based framework is also a new approach in VSC to find the solution for existing challenges.

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A LAG-based framework to overcome the challenges of the sustainable vaccine supply chain: an integrated BWM–MARCOS approach

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Kumar

2022

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“…They explored the conditions under which the two members would be willing to accept the strategy. Chandra et al (2021) investigated the critical factors for improving the performance of the existing VSC system by implementing the next-generation vaccine supply chain (NGVSC) in India. The outcome of the analysis contends that demand forecasting is the topmost supply chain barrier and sustainable financing is the most critical enabler to facilitating the implementation of the NGVSC.…”

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Designing an optimization model for the vaccine supply chain during the COVID-19 pandemic

Valizadeh

Boloukifar

Soltani

et al. 2023

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“…It is crucial to know which metrics are most helpful in measuring and tracking the quality and effectiveness of a vaccine (e.g. transmission rates, case fatality, adverse effects) and to outline how these data can be noted in real-time to other countries (Chandra et al. , 2021; Mio et al.…”

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Investigating sustainable development for the COVID-19 vaccine supply chain: a structural equation modelling approach

Mukherjee

Baral

Chittipaka

et al. 2022

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PurposeImmunization is one of the most cost-effective ways to save lives while promoting good health and happiness. The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has served as a stark reminder of vaccines' ability to prevent transmission, save lives, and have a healthier, safer and more prosperous future. This research investigates the sustainable development (SD) of the COVID-19 vaccine supply chain (VSC).Design/methodology/approachThis study investigates the relationship between internal process, organizational growth, and its three pillars of SD environmental sustainability, economic sustainability and social sustainability. Survey-based research is carried out in the hospitals providing COVID-19 vaccines. Nine hypotheses are proposed for the study, and all the hypotheses got accepted. The survey was sent to 428 respondents and received 291 responses from health professionals with a response rate of 68%. For the study, the healthcare professionals working in both private and public hospitals across India were selected.FindingsThe structural equation modelling (SEM) approach is used to test the hypothesis. All nine hypotheses are supported. This study examines a link between internal processes and organizational learning and the three sustainability pillars (environmental sustainability, economic sustainability and social sustainability).Practical implicationsThis study will help the management and the policymakers to think and adopt SD in the COVID-19 VSC. This paper also implies that robust immunization systems will be required in the future to ensure that people worldwide are protected from COVID-19 and other diseases.Originality/valueThis paper shows the relationship between organizational learning and internal process with environmental sustainability, economic sustainability and social sustainability for the COVID-19. Studies on VSC of COVID-19 are not evident in any previous literature.

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A fuzzy multi-criteria framework to identify barriers and enablers of the next-generation vaccine supply chain

Cited by 17 publications

References 73 publications

A LAG-based framework to overcome the challenges of the sustainable vaccine supply chain: an integrated BWM–MARCOS approach

A LAG-based framework to overcome the challenges of the sustainable vaccine supply chain: an integrated BWM–MARCOS approach

Designing an optimization model for the vaccine supply chain during the COVID-19 pandemic

Investigating sustainable development for the COVID-19 vaccine supply chain: a structural equation modelling approach

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