Stan Kent, vice president of pharmacy at NorthShore University HealthSystem, is confronted with the challenge of seasonal planning for the flu vaccine. The supply established by multilocation healthcare system is not reliable with regards to time and quantity. As part of improved planning, Kent is contemplating a new contract with the major supplier of influenza vaccines of NorthShore.
Optimizing Flu Vaccine Planning at NorthShore University HealthSystem Case Study Solution
The selection under deliberation comprise fixing either the amount delivered or the date of delivery. The key decision entailed in either option would be much vaccine to purchase. The case also provides details about the seasonal influenza outbreak in the U.S., exemplifies operational intricacy of the U.S. flu vaccine supply chain, and offer a brief account of the a variety of channels used to hand out flu vaccine to end customers.
PUBLICATION DATE: January 04, 2012 PRODUCT #: KEL625-PDF-ENG
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