Abstract. We introduce a problem faced by an Austrian blood bank: how to cost-effectively organize the delivery of blood products to Austrian hospitals.

Mar 19, 2008 · We investigate the potential value of switching from the current vendee-managed inventory set up to a vendor-managed inventory system. We ...

In a fixed route setting, each delivery vehicle in the fleet has a predetermined sequence of stops that are visited cyclically (i.e., the predetermined route is ...

Any delivery policy should be such that no shortfalls of products occur at the customer, but at the same time spoilage of products has to be kept at a minimum.

Mar 19, 2008 · As a consequence, blood products are delivered to hospitals on a regular basis to ensure that an adequate supply of the required blood products.

Collaborative forecasting is another effective strategy for reducing lead time in ordering OEM blood collection products. By working closely with suppliers to ...

Dec 1, 2009 · We introduce a problem faced by the blood bank of the Austrian Red Cross for Eastern Austria: how to cost-effectively organize the delivery ...

Feb 14, 2024 · Drone delivery might reveal previously hidden demand for blood products and will spread an existing blood supply over a larger area. •. Partner ...

Feb 18, 2022 · Provide a more accurate reflection of the actual red blood cell demand at hospital blood banks, which helps Canadian Blood Services understand ...

Establishing reorder levels with consideration of time until next routine delivery, can avoid unnecessary STAT or ASAP delivery for stock replenishment.