A meta-heuristic optimization for a novel mathematical model for minimizing costs and maximizing donor satisfaction in blood supply chains with finite capacity queueing systems

Blood and blood banks play an essential role in patient care. This study proposes a novel mathematical model for Blood Supply Chains (BSCs), which minimizes the total costs and maximizes donor satisfaction by reducing the system’s waiting time. The model addresses several aspects of the BSC, such as...

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Published in:	Healthcare Analytics
Main Authors:	Amir Aghsami, Seyed Reza Abazari, Alireza Bakhshi, Mohammad Amin Yazdani, Soroush Jolai, Fariborz Jolai
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Elsevier 2023-11-01
Subjects:	Queueing systems Blood supply chain Meta-heuristic Permanent and temporary collection center Blood inventory management Location–allocation
Online Access:	http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2772442523000035