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International Journal of Computer & Organization Trends (IJCOT) |  |
| © 2025 by IJCOT Journal | ||
| Volume - 15 Issue - 1 | ||
| Year of Publication : 2025 | ||
| Authors : Pradeep Chandramohan | ||
| DOI : 10.14445/22492593/IJCOT-V15I1P303 |
How to Cite?
"Enhancing Hospital Inventory Management with Blockchain and SPC" International Journal of Computer and Organization Trends vol. 15, no. 1, pp. 25-32, 2024. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/22492593/IJCOT-V15I1P303
Abstract
Hospitals are always facing challenges in effectively managing their medical supplies and equipment, including problems of lack of or too much of the supply and compliance with the rules. Many traditional methods of inventory tracking, such as the use of manual records and bar codes, are known to be error-prone and ineffectual. This paper explores the effectiveness of combining Blockchain technology and Statistical Process Control (SPC) to improve hospital inventory management. In this paper, real-time weight sensors are used to monitor the supply chain, blockchain is used to document the supply chain, and SPC is used to detect anomalies in the supply chain. This system enhances the visibility of the supply chain and executes several functions autonomously. The proposed framework is expected to minimize the cases of inventory mismanagement, ensure that hospitals comply with the required laws and regulations, and develop a more effective and efficient inventory management system.
Keywords
Blockchain, Healthcare Inventory, SPC, Smart Contracts, Real-Time Monitoring, Data Security, Automated Restocking, Anomaly Detection, Supply Chain Optimization.
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