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An Approach of Purchasing Decision Support in Healthcare Supply Chain Management

Author(s):

  • Shah Jahan Miah (Victoria University, Australia)
  • Kamrul Ahsan (Victoria University, Australia)
  • Kabossa A.B. Msimangira (Northern Melbourne Institute, Australia)

DOI: http://doi.org/10.31387/oscm0140087

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Abstract:
The aim of this study is to develop a conceptual approach of supplier selection decision support that promotes in-house methods of decision-making in the healthcare purchasing. Our approach is based on a decision support system (DSS) solution principle in which each selection component is assessed and supported by a new type of DSS model previously developed for rural industries. The study uses survey data to structure a decision model evaluated by a hypothetical case of procuring a hospital x-ray machine. We further demonstrate case data through the features of the DSS model. We believe that the proposed approach addresses a complex supplier selection decision in healthcare purchasing.
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