Intelligent Support System for Healthcare Logistics 4.0 Optimization in the Covid Pandemic Context

Abstract

The covid pandemic points out inconsistencies and points to improve in the organization of healthcare logistics. Indeed, the dangerousness and the propagation process of the virus imply to increase health security (patient and personal health). In this context, healthcare logistics flows require a new and How to cite this paper: Dossou, P.-E.,

Smart Healthcare Logistics Against Covid-19 Pandemic

“…According to Dossou et al (2021), the Covid-19 pandemic has required hospital logistics operations to be redesigned to prevent transmission of the virus to both healthcare staff and patients. Using AI, IoTs, big data to optimize healthcare logistics flows could improve hospital logistics activities during pandemics and improve the health of both patients and healthcare employees.…”

ICT Validation in Logistics Processes: Improvement of Distribution Processes in a Goods Sector Company

“…Consequently, LSS represents a data-driven approach, which uses specific methodologies to reduce variability, eliminate waste within business processes, and lead to fact-based decisions through statistical tools and techniques. DMAIC consists of understanding the root causes of a problem through exhaustive analyses to propose assertive solutions and prioritize premature decision making to improve the process [54], representing one of the methodologies ensuring the implementation of supply chain management practices in companies [55,56], reducing security risks in container transport within the supply chain [57], developing improvement models for the analysis and interpretation of performance indicators [58], improving logistics replenishment processes, the efficiency of the transportation process, and business performance in terms of on-time in-full orders, quality level in the supply chain network [59]. DMAIC methodology provides labor costs savings, eliminates replenishment routes without generating negative impacts in the process, and increases employee and customer satisfaction.…”

“…DMAIC can be used in various sectors because it is not a standardized procedure and is used as a continuous improvement method [32]. It has been used as a framework for supporting continuous improvement in logistics processes, encompassing logistics services [36], procurement processes with ICT for process digitization purposes [35], reverse logistics processes for the pharmaceutical industry [60], inbound logistics and production scheduling to manage the transformation from traditional operations towards the integration of the IoT and cyber-physical systems [61], service and delivery processes to increase the level of compliance with service agreements, reduce CO2 emissions, improve invoice processing time and delivery fill rates [62], supply chain strategies in collaboration with ICT platforms to make organizations resilient to disruptions [37], internal logistics and hospital sustainable digital transformation to elaborate an intelligent support system [54], and supply chain management to minimize lead times focusing on the improvement in processes, information systems, organizational structures, and advances in distribution and transportation technologies [63].…”

Educational Transformation: Optimization in the Teaching of Logistics in International Business through the Application of Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education Institutions

“…(4,5,6,7) La metodología adoptada para este propósito implica una revisión meticulosa de investigaciones académicas, estudios de caso y experiencias prácticas que aborden la aplicación de la IA en el ámbito educativo, con un enfoque específico en instituciones de educación superior especializadas en logística y negocios internacionales. (8,9,10,11) Los resultados preliminares delinean un impacto positivo de la IA en la enseñanza de logística, evidenciándose en mejoras sustanciales en la adquisición de habilidades prácticas por parte de los estudiantes y un aumento palpable en la interactividad educativa. (11,12) A pesar de los desafíos intrínsecos, como la capacitación docente y la gestión ética de datos educativos, este estudio busca resaltar la trascendencia de esta transformación educativa y su pertinencia en la formación de profesionales capacitados para enfrentar los desafíos de un mercado global en constante evolución.…”