Examining the performance of the drug supply and distribution chain using blockchain technology based on the dynamic system approach

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

1 PhD Student, Department of Industrial Management, Faculty of Economics, Management and Administrative Sciences, Semnan University, Semnan, Iran

2 Associate Professor, Department of Industrial Management, Faculty of Economics, Management and Administrative Sciences, Semnan University, Semnan, Iran

3 Professor, Department of Industrial Management, Faculty of Economics, Management and Administrative Sciences, Semnan University, Semnan, Iran

Abstract
The production and circulation counterfeit drugs in the drug supply chain, especially in the field public health, is serious and vital challenge. Existing management systems in the supply chain are not able to guarantee the supply essential drugs patients. In order improve credibility medicines and reduce the problems the supply chain, it is suggested use the approach based blockchain technology. this research examines the performance the drug supply chain using blockchain technology ensure safety public health. Dynamic system method is used for implementation. The successful implementation blockchain technology requires a deeper understanding the complex dynamics the interaction system between its various components. The dynamic system approach can help analyze these complexities and identify the long-term effects changes in the supply chain. For this purpose, first, the desired data from the literature and interviews drug industry experts were collected, then modeling was done by defining variables, designing feedback loops and writing related mathematical equations. cause and effect diagrams were created as well as flow accumulation and simulation was performed period one year. The results the research show that among investigated indicators, the indicator increasing the detection rate and preventing fraud is particularly important because public health is directly affected by it. Other indicators, in order importance, include the balancing rate the pricing process, smart contracts, identity Digital coordination helps improve performance and strengthen trust in industry. In general, these indicators are used as a set of blockchain tools to improve transparency, security, efficiency and reduce fraud in the drug supply chain.

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