DOI: https://doi.org/10.31071/kit2021.17.09

Inventory reference

ISSN 1812-7231(print), ISSN 2786-5800 (Online) Klin. inform. telemed. Volume 16, Issue 17, 2021, Pages 127-133

Author(s)

M. V. Bilous¹, O. A. Ryzhov²

Institution(s)

¹Ukrainian Military Medical Academy, Куіv

²Zaporizhzhia State Medical University, Ukraine

Article title

Methodological approach of optimization of flow processes in the logistic network of medical supply of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the area of the Joint Forces operation

Abstract (resume)

Introduction. Currently, the issues of of medical logistic optimizing support for the military and medical divisions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, that are involved in the operation of the Joint Forces, are crucial, since Ukraine is in military situation of armed conflict with illegal armed formations, which are under the control of the Russian Federation.

Aim of the work. Search and justification of methodological approach for optimization of flow processes in the logistics network of medical supply of the Armed Forces of Ukraine to ensure the required level of agility and quality of medical supply for military and medical units, which set in the motion in conduction of the Joint Forces Operation.

Materials and Methods of Research. In order to achieve the research aim foreign, also national scientific literature and existing legal framework of Ukraine were analyzed. As research methods were used information search, systematization, content analysis, comparison and generalization.

Results and Discussion. It was proposed to use visual logistic network and optimization models to evaluate the components of the logistics system and optimize its efficiency in the area of the Joint Forces Operation, directly in the military theater of operations. Based on the analysis of literary references and summarizing the experience of medical support during the conduct of hostilities in the east of Ukraine were formed the basic principles of logistics supply of medical equipment for military and medical units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine which involved in conducting the Joint Forces Operation. So, the core logistic principle is the reliability of the logistics system that is achieved by its flexibility, which ensuring mechanism is the endurance of the logistics system. In addition, the management of the logistics system must ensure the incessancy of stream processes, which supposed to be offset by concurrency. It should be noticed that the principle of incessancy is fulfilled by using the optimization model of the logistics network. Counteraction and adaptation of the logistics system to external factors are provided by the following logistic principles: availability and simplicity.

Conclusions. Thus, the suggested methodological approach of organization of medical supply for military and medical units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, that perform military service in the area of Joint Forces Operation should be based on the abovementioned principles of logistics support and the usage of modern logistics tools — network logistic models.

Keywords

The Joint Forces Operation; Medical supply; Logistic network; Flow processes; Optimization.

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