A regional inventory management system—consignment of blood supply based on Brodheim's inventory model, rotation of blood units tailored to changeable hospital needs and removal of a credit system—was implemented in the Northwest Ohio Regional Blood Services Unit for a 30‐month period. The system successfully reduced outdates from 14.7 to 5.3% and better utilized available blood inventory. It also strengthened partnership and promoted cooperation among all participants.
No takes yet. Share an insight, caveat, or question.
Lau et al. (1981) studied this question.
Synapse has enriched 5 closely related papers on similar clinical questions. Consider them for comparative context: