Abstract:
PURPOSE:This study aimed to set priorities for improving the medical device distribution structure and to suggest an innovative improvement plan for the distribution structure using the analytic hierarchy process (AHP) method, focusing on stakeholders in the medical device industry. METHODS:This study conducted a survey with 35 specialists using the AHP method, which is a multiple-criteria decisionmaking methodology, in order to set priorities for improvement plans to address the problems faced by the medical device distribution structure. RESULTS:The AHP analysis showed that supply stability was the most important factor, followed by greater transparency, efficiency, smart supply, and cost reduction. CONCLUSIONS:It is necessary to establish a stable supply system and manage crises through supply stability, as well as to provide opportunities for fair trade through greater transparency. As steps towards those goals, we propose establishing a unique device identification system, an information disclosure system, online distribution, and a group purchasing organization system in Korea.
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Int Neurourol Jjournal_title
International neurourology journalauthors
Lee M,Yoon Y,Ryu GH,Bok HS,Yoon K,Park S,Lee KSdoi
10.5213/inj.1836152.076subject
Has Abstractpub_date
2018-07-01 00:00:00pages
S83-90issue
Suppl 2eissn
2093-4777issn
2093-6931pii
inj.1836152.076journal_volume
22pub_type
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pub_type: 已发布勘误
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pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.5213/inj.2011.15.1.4
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