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Six Sigma Application in Healthcare Logistics: A Framework and A Case Study.

Lina Al-Qatawneh¹, Abdallah A A Abdallah², Salam S Z Zalloum³

¹Department of Industrial Engineering, The University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan.

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|March 26, 2019

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This study proposes a Six Sigma framework for healthcare logistics, enhancing project selection by considering item criticality and performance alongside cost. This adapted methodology significantly benefits healthcare supply chain improvements.

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Area of Science:

Healthcare Management
Operations Research
Quality Improvement Methodologies

Background:

Six Sigma is widely adopted in industrial sectors but underutilized in healthcare logistics.
Healthcare logistics requires balancing cost reduction with item performance and criticality.

Purpose of the Study:

To propose and validate a modified Six Sigma framework for healthcare logistics.
To demonstrate the applicability of Six Sigma in improving healthcare supply chains.

Main Methods:

Development of a tailored Six Sigma framework for healthcare logistics.
Implementation of the framework in a case study at a Jordanian hospital.
Modification of the Six Sigma 'Define' phase to include item criticality, cost, and performance.

Main Results:

The adapted Six Sigma methodology proved beneficial for healthcare logistics.
Project selection modifications effectively addressed healthcare logistics challenges.
Successful implementation demonstrated the framework's practical value.

Conclusions:

Six Sigma can be effectively applied to healthcare logistics with appropriate modifications.
Considering item criticality, cost, and performance enhances Six Sigma's utility in this sector.
This research opens avenues for further exploration of Six Sigma in healthcare logistics optimization.