A Survey on Blood Storage and Distribution Systems

Abstract

This paper presents a review of the literature on inventory and supply chain management of blood distribution system. First, we identify different perspectives on approaches to classifying theexisting material. Each perspective is presented as a table in which the classification is displayed. The classification choices are exemplified through the citation of key references or by expounding the features of the perspective. The main contribution of this review is to facilitate the tracing of published work in relevant fields of interest, as well as identifying trends and indicating which areas should be subject to future research.