Publication Type

Journal Article

Publication Date (Issue Year)

2024

Journal Name

Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management

Abstract

Efficient inventory management is crucial for the success of any organization or establishment. Hence, the objective of this paper was to focus on the inventory management system by developing an optimal inventory policy for Medical Stores in a Primary Health Care Centre in Jada, Adamawa State, Nigeria using a multiitem inventory model with the assistance of Excel spreadsheets. Results obtain revealed that the Economic Order Quantity (EOQ) for the Primary Health Care centre under investigation is optimal at 0.0086. This EOQ aligns with the storage capacity of 10,287 square meters, which closely meets the original storage capacity requirement of 10,288 square meters. By implementing this optimized inventory policy, the Primary Health Care could enhance its inventory management, reduce costs, and ensures efficient usage of storage resources. This research underscores the importance of tailoring inventory policies to meet the specific needs of healthcare facilities, which can lead to more effective operations and improved service delivery.

Keywords

health Care, medical stores, Primary Health Care Centre

Rsif Scholar Name

Daniel Dzarma Ezra

Rsif Scholar Nationality

Nigeria

Cohort

Cohort 4

Thematic Area

ICTs Including Big Data and Artificial Intelligence

Africa Host University (AHU)

Université d'Abomey-Calavi, Benin

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