Title: Idea, methodology, features and benefits of e-Aushadhi (drug supply chain management system)

Authors: Alok Bharti; Payal Tewari; Hemant Jain

Addresses: Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (CDAC), Department of Design Development and Project Management, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India ' Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (CDAC), Department of Design Development and Project Management, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India ' Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (CDAC), Department of Design Development and Project Management, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India

Abstract: This paper presents idea, methodology, features, functionality and benefits to different departments of a customised application software solution named as e-Aushadhi developed by Center of Development of Advance Computing (CDAC), India. e-Aushadhi automates the workflow of various process of procurement, management and distribution of various drugs, sutures and surgical required by different state warehouses across India. It further aims to improve the drug warehouse (DWH) management system and facilitate to provide cost-effective essential drugs to common people by keeping an eye on the flow of drugs, vaccines and other health sector goods.

Keywords: e-Aushadhi; supply chain management; inventory management; procurement; logistics; distribution; drug warehouse; DWH.

DOI: 10.1504/IJSCIM.2021.114723

International Journal of Supply Chain and Inventory Management, 2021 Vol.4 No.1, pp.25 - 41

Accepted: 27 Feb 2020
Published online: 04 May 2021 *

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