Research and Discuss the technologies used in a variety of Health-Care and Medical supply chain settings Describe where there are weaknesses, gaps, or areas needing further study Identify supply chain technologies that are utilized for planning, materials management and inventory, transportation and distribution. Specific topics: Block Chain, Inventory optimization, automation (internet of things), and innovations to the medical supply chain.

QUESTION

Provide a clear and concise Literature Review of the essentials relevant to understanding; Health-Care and Medical Supply Chain Management.

Research and Discuss the technologies used in a variety of Health-Care and Medical supply chain settings
Describe where there are weaknesses, gaps, or areas needing further study

Identify supply chain technologies that are utilized for planning, materials management and inventory, transportation and distribution.
Specific topics: Block Chain, Inventory optimization, automation (internet of things), and innovations to the medical supply chain.

Discuss the impact of new and maturing technologies and the potential roles used in the Health-Care and Medical Supply Chain
How can the Health-Care Supply Chain be improved?

The Literature Review in APA format must include the following:
* Title page
* Abstract
* Outline
* Introduction
* Findings
* Conclusions, recommendations, and suggestions for further study
References that are current (less than 3 years) or important for historical background

A minimum of 10 recent scholarly articles (not textbooks, Wikipedia, or other popular reading magazines), in current APA format, must be included and must contain persistent links so access can be achieved.
*Provide an Annotated bibliography for sources used

ANSWER

Health-Care and Medical Supply Chain Management: A Literature Review

Abstract

This literature review explores the essentials relevant to understanding health-care and medical supply chain management, focusing on technologies used in various settings, weaknesses and gaps in the field, and potential areas for further study. It examines supply chain technologies such as blockchain, inventory optimization, automation (Internet of Things), and innovations in the medical supply chain. The impact of new and maturing technologies on the health-care supply chain is discussed, along with recommendations for improving its efficiency and effectiveness.

 Introduction

1. Background and significance of health-care and medical supply chain management
2. Purpose and scope of the literature review

 Findings

1. Technologies utilized in health-care and medical supply chain management
2. Blockchain technology and its applications
3. Inventory optimization techniques and tools
4. Automation and the Internet of Things (IoT) in supply chain operations
5. Innovations in the medical supply chain
6. Weaknesses, gaps, and areas needing further study
7. Information sharing and data interoperability challenges
8. Supply chain visibility and traceability limitations
9. Security and privacy concerns in adopting new technologies
10. Integration and coordination issues across the health-care system
11. Impac of new and maturing technologies
12. Improved demand forecasting and inventory management
13. Enhanced traceability and product authentication
14. Streamlined logistics and transportation processes
15. Increased operational efficiency and cost savings

 Conclusions, recommendations, and suggestions for further study

1. Concluding remarks on health-care and medical supply chain management
2. Recommendations for improving the health-care supply chain
3. Suggested areas for future research and study