Inventory Management in Healthcare Supply Chain under Uncertainty and Emergency: A Literature Review

Pharmacy have important role in the success of healthcare system because of the cost invested in
product and inventory storage. Minimize inventory costs and maximize the quality of healthcare service must be
achieved in the healthcare industry. Hospitals as healthcare service providers have a significant role in the healthcare
industry. Supply chain disruption such as a natural disaster can affect the inventory level and quality of health
services at the hospital. This paper presents a literature review of logistic and inventory management in healthcare
that are related to an emergency and uncertainty situation because of natural disasters. Some research opportunities
in the field of healthcare logistic and inventory management in disaster situations will be discussed and may be
addressed for future research.