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Departmental integration of an automated material logistic system Case study of integrating an automated material logistics system within the Zaans Medisch Centrum surgical department.
Velze, B.S. van (2023) Departmental integration of an automated material logistic system Case study of integrating an automated material logistics system within the Zaans Medisch Centrum surgical department.
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| Abstract: | The research is motivated by the growing demand for healthcare services and the need for more efficient healthcare systems. Healthcare logistics costs, particularly in material replenishment, pose significant challenges due to limitations in data collection and analysis, leading to inefficiencies and financial waste. The research aims to develop an automated material logistics system, incorporating Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) technology. It introduces a Markov chain decision-making strategy based on probability thresholds for replenishment quantities. Through experiments, the research demonstrates remarkable benefits, including a 93.6% reduction in stockouts and a 60% decrease in unplanned additional replenishments. The RFID-equipped storage cabinets offer valuable data insights, opening the door for further exploration in healthcare logistics and inventory management. |
| Item Type: | Essay (Master) |
| Clients: | Coppa, Arnhem, The Netherlands |
| Faculty: | BMS: Behavioural, Management and Social Sciences |
| Subject: | 50 technical science in general, 58 process technology |
| Programme: | Industrial Engineering and Management MSc (60029) |
| Link to this item: | https://purl.utwente.nl/essays/97528 |
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