Strategic Sourcing of Air Force Contingency Pharmaceuticals: A Cost-Benefit Analysis Approach

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Abstract:

The purpose of this research is to identify and explore effective supply chain principles, through the theory of transaction cost economics, as mitigating measures to improve current contingency pharmaceutical item shortfalls in the Air Force Medical Service Contingency Pharmaceutical Program. Through the methodology of cost benefit analysis, various alternative measures constructed upon supply chain practices of demand aggregation and centralized procurement are evaluated. The findings of this research suggests that application of centralized purchasing principles, which leverage prime vendor contract fill rates for shortage items, can lead to significant increases in pharmaceutical material availability.

Author(s):
Brubakken, Adam J.
Author Organization(s):
AIR FORCE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB United States
Descriptive Note:
Technical Report,01 Sep 2019,26 Mar 2020
Pagination:
0064

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release;

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
AFIT-ENS-MS-20-M-134, AFMRA/SG4M
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_5.3.1_Analyze Problem; JCA_1.4_Force Support; JCA_1.4.1_Force Health Protection; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_4.1_Deployment and Distribution; JCA_1.1_Force Management; JCA_4.5_Operational Contract Support; JCA_4.5.1_Contract Support Integration; JCA_5.3.2_Apply Situational Understanding; JCA_4.2_Supply; JCA_4.2.3_Manage Global Supplier Networks; JCA_4_Logistics; JCA_JCA_4.1.2_Sustain the Force; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_5.4_Decide; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance; JCA_1.2.5_Lessons Learned
Modernization Areas:
Autonomy
Communities of Interest:
Biomedical
Descriptor(s):
Cost Benefit Analysis, drugs, air force Procurement, military medicine, supply chain management
Field(s)/Group(s):
Logistics, Military Facilities and Supplies, Economics and Cost Analysis
Keyword(s):
Strategic Sourcing, Pharmaceutical Procurement, afms (Air Force Medical Service), afms Contingency Pharmaceutical Program, transaction cost economics, mrl (Medical Requirements List)
Report Date:
2020 Mar 26
Creation Date:
2020 Jun 12