Evaluating Supply Chain Network Models for Third Party Logistics Operated Supply-Processing-Distribution in Thai Hospitals: An AHP-Fuzzy TOPSIS Approach
<i>Background</i>: This study introduces a novel supply chain management (SCM) model tailored for the hospital industry in Thailand. The model emphasises the integration of third-party logistics (3PL) providers to streamline supply-processing-distribution (SPD) functions. By outsourcing...
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| description | <i>Background</i>: This study introduces a novel supply chain management (SCM) model tailored for the hospital industry in Thailand. The model emphasises the integration of third-party logistics (3PL) providers to streamline supply-processing-distribution (SPD) functions. By outsourcing non-core activities like SPD to 3PL providers, hospitals can enhance their operational efficiency, allowing healthcare professionals to focus on core tasks and ultimately improving service delivery. <i>Methods</i>: This research employed a dual methodology, combining an analytic hierarchy process (AHP) with a Fuzzy Technique for Order of Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution (Fuzzy TOPSIS). These approaches evaluated various SCM models based on multiple hospital logistics performance attributes. <i>Results</i>: The AHP results highlighted on-time delivery, patient safety, utilisation rate, and emergency procurement as critical criteria for selecting the optimal model. Fuzzy TOPSIS analysis identified the SCIII: W-G-H model as the most suitable for implementation in Thai hospitals. This model incorporates a centralised warehouse for negotiation leverage, a Group Purchasing Organisation (GPO) for cost efficiency, and regional SPD hubs for effective inventory management and rapid responses to demand fluctuations or emergencies. <i>Conclusions</i>: Adopting this SCM model is expected to significantly enhance supply chain performance, reduce operational costs, and improve the quality and safety of patient care in Thai hospitals. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-e4dece6e278e4a27a245dc6ee18ae9272025-08-20T02:50:56ZengMDPI AGLogistics2305-62902024-11-018411610.3390/logistics8040116Evaluating Supply Chain Network Models for Third Party Logistics Operated Supply-Processing-Distribution in Thai Hospitals: An AHP-Fuzzy TOPSIS ApproachDuangpun Kritchanchai0Daranee Senarak1Tuangyot Supeekit2Wirachchaya Chanpuypetch3Department of Industrial Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Mahidol University, Nakhon Pathom 73170, ThailandCluster of Logistics and Rail Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Mahidol University, Nakhon Pathom 73170, ThailandDepartment of Industrial Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Mahidol University, Nakhon Pathom 73170, ThailandMultidisciplinary and Interdisciplinary School, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand<i>Background</i>: This study introduces a novel supply chain management (SCM) model tailored for the hospital industry in Thailand. The model emphasises the integration of third-party logistics (3PL) providers to streamline supply-processing-distribution (SPD) functions. By outsourcing non-core activities like SPD to 3PL providers, hospitals can enhance their operational efficiency, allowing healthcare professionals to focus on core tasks and ultimately improving service delivery. <i>Methods</i>: This research employed a dual methodology, combining an analytic hierarchy process (AHP) with a Fuzzy Technique for Order of Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution (Fuzzy TOPSIS). These approaches evaluated various SCM models based on multiple hospital logistics performance attributes. <i>Results</i>: The AHP results highlighted on-time delivery, patient safety, utilisation rate, and emergency procurement as critical criteria for selecting the optimal model. Fuzzy TOPSIS analysis identified the SCIII: W-G-H model as the most suitable for implementation in Thai hospitals. This model incorporates a centralised warehouse for negotiation leverage, a Group Purchasing Organisation (GPO) for cost efficiency, and regional SPD hubs for effective inventory management and rapid responses to demand fluctuations or emergencies. <i>Conclusions</i>: Adopting this SCM model is expected to significantly enhance supply chain performance, reduce operational costs, and improve the quality and safety of patient care in Thai hospitals.https://www.mdpi.com/2305-6290/8/4/116hospital supply chainsupply chain managementsupply-processing-distribution3PLlogisticsAHP |
| spellingShingle | Duangpun Kritchanchai Daranee Senarak Tuangyot Supeekit Wirachchaya Chanpuypetch Evaluating Supply Chain Network Models for Third Party Logistics Operated Supply-Processing-Distribution in Thai Hospitals: An AHP-Fuzzy TOPSIS Approach Logistics hospital supply chain supply chain management supply-processing-distribution 3PL logistics AHP |
| title | Evaluating Supply Chain Network Models for Third Party Logistics Operated Supply-Processing-Distribution in Thai Hospitals: An AHP-Fuzzy TOPSIS Approach |
| title_full | Evaluating Supply Chain Network Models for Third Party Logistics Operated Supply-Processing-Distribution in Thai Hospitals: An AHP-Fuzzy TOPSIS Approach |
| title_fullStr | Evaluating Supply Chain Network Models for Third Party Logistics Operated Supply-Processing-Distribution in Thai Hospitals: An AHP-Fuzzy TOPSIS Approach |
| title_full_unstemmed | Evaluating Supply Chain Network Models for Third Party Logistics Operated Supply-Processing-Distribution in Thai Hospitals: An AHP-Fuzzy TOPSIS Approach |
| title_short | Evaluating Supply Chain Network Models for Third Party Logistics Operated Supply-Processing-Distribution in Thai Hospitals: An AHP-Fuzzy TOPSIS Approach |
| title_sort | evaluating supply chain network models for third party logistics operated supply processing distribution in thai hospitals an ahp fuzzy topsis approach |
| topic | hospital supply chain supply chain management supply-processing-distribution 3PL logistics AHP |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2305-6290/8/4/116 |
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