Gravity Location Model of Blood Supply Chain Network Design: A Case Analysis
Authors:-Research Scholar Namita Rani Mall
Abstract-The gravity model to the blood supply chain is a conceptual framework that seeks to explain and optimize the distribution of blood products within a healthcare system. It is useful when identifying suitable geographical location within arrange. It is also used to find location that minimizes the cost of transporting raw material from the supplier and finished goods to the markets served. This model also assumes that the transportation cost grows linearly with the quantity shipped. All distances are calculated as the geometric distance between two points on the plane. Using a numerical example, the applicability of the proposed network is analyzed.