Stemming the Flow: Causes and Solutions for Blood and Blood Component Wastage in a Tertiary Care Hospital.

Aim This study aims to analyze the discard rates and causes of blood and blood component wastage in a hospital transfusion service and identify strategies for improvement. Methodology We conducted a retrospective study reviewing data from the Department of Transfusion Medicine over five years. We calculated discard rates for different blood components and categorized the reasons for discard. Results The overall discard rate was 18%. Platelets were the most commonly discarded component (91.6%), followed by plasma (4.4%) and packed red blood cells (3.8%). Expired shelf life was the most frequent reason for discard (97%), followed by transfusion-transmitted infection (TTI) reactivity (2.9%), and bag breakage (0.01%). Conclusions Platelets were the most commonly discarded component, and expiry due to non-utilization was the main cause. Implementing strategies such as improved blood utilization guidelines, staff training, and inventory management can help reduce wastage.

A Comparison of Inventory Management Models in Automated Dispensing Cabinets at a Large Academic Medical Center.

Purpose: To compare and evaluate 2 methods of inventory management in automated dispensing cabinets (ADCs). Methods: Ten profiled ADCs had 2 inventory management models implemented over 2 months. Implementation of the models on each ADC involved adjustment of par levels (desired accessible quantities of medication) and removal of medications not used in the past 90 days or more. The par levels of 5 ADCs were adjusted using a formula developed based on the economic order quantity model. The par levels of the other 5 ADCs were adjusted using a formula based on historical average daily usage. The study endpoints include stock out rate, vend:fill ratio, quantity of expired medications, and inventory carrying cost. Results: The total of number of medications stocked in the 10 ADCs was reduced from 3035 in a 2-month pre-implementation period to 2932 in a 2-month post-implementation period yielding a reduction of inventory carrying cost by $11 011. The mean stock out rate in both study groups increased and vend:fill ratio decreased after implementation. The quantity of expired medications increased in the modified economic order quantity formula inventory management model and decreased in the average daily usage inventory management model. Conclusion: The implementation of 2 inventory management models on ADCs had a negative impact on stock out rate and vend:fill ratio, a mixed impact on quantity of expired medications, and a positive impact on inventory carrying cost reduction.

Improving Efficiency in Hospital Pharmacy Services: An Integrated Strategy Using the OCTAGON-P Framework and Lean 5S Management Practices.

Background Hospital pharmacy departments have a critical role in the healthcare system, as they aim to provide excellent patient services while also ensuring cost-effectiveness. Lean methodologies are well-known for improving efficiency and quality in various industries, but their impact on healthcare, particularly in hospital pharmacy settings, has not been thoroughly investigated. Aim This quality improvement (QI) study aimed to assess the impact of implementing the sort, set in order, shine, standardize, and sustain (5S) methodology using the innovative orientation, coordination, training, awareness, governance, observation, normalization, and promotion (OCTAGON-P) framework on the operations of Mediclinic Parkview Hospital (MPAR) Pharmacy in Dubai, UAE. Methods The QI project spanned a period of six weeks, from December 18th, 2023, to January 28th, 2024. Throughout this period, a new novel OCTAGON-P framework's eight crucial elements were methodically integrated. Simultaneously, an extensive preparation process encompassing the five stages of the 5S method was carried out. Results The findings indicated a notable enhancement in organization, orderliness, cleanliness, medication storage, and workspace standardization. The significant improvement of 217% in terms of organization highlighted the effectiveness of resource arrangement. The orderliness of the workspace saw an increase of 800%, indicating a transformation in the systematic organization. Additionally, cleanliness improved by 138%, demonstrating a significant advancement in maintaining a spotless environment. The standardization of processes experienced a boost of 300%, reflecting a solidified approach to consistent operational methods. These refinements resulted in an overall improvement of 90% from the initial baseline of 20% on the 5S checklist scores. Efficiency gains were observed, with outpatient medication retrieval times reduced by 50%, inpatient times by 40%, emergency prescription serving by 16.7%, and pediatric prescription serving by 11%. The inpatient medication return process saw a 67% improvement. Patient counseling time increased by 23.3%, indicating a more patient-centered approach. Prescription verification and medication expiry checks increased by 50% and 200%, respectively, enhancing the quality of care. Inventory management efficiency improved by 36%, and medication label printing time decreased by 70% with the additional label printers. Installing extra medication label printers was done through the OCTAGON-P framework, specifically in the "orientation" and "coordination" phases. These two initial phases focused on leadership's 5S orientation, management support, and securing additional resources. Therefore, the OCTAGON-P framework provided a structured approach that promoted continuous improvement and sustained lean practices. Conclusion This research study presented the remarkable effectiveness of the OCTAGON-P framework in structurally implementing the 5S methodology into hospital pharmacy operations. The findings underscored the potential of lean 5S to enhance and optimize operational efficiency and overall quality within the critical environment of hospital pharmacy settings. Consequently, these improvements can conclusively result in the provision of superior and enhanced patient care, which is truly fundamental and central to the mission and objectives of any healthcare institution.

Implementation and evaluation of an EHR-integrated perpetual inventory system in a large tertiary hospital oncology pharmacy.

PURPOSE: This study aimed to compare the impact of an electronic health record (EHR)-integrated perpetual inventory management system (EIMS) versus a traditional inventory management system (TIMS) on inventory accuracy, visibility, and turnover in a large academic tertiary hospital. METHODS: The quasi-experimental study was conducted over 12 months (a 6-month preimplementation period and a 6-month postimplementation period, with an 11-month washout period) at Houston Methodist Hospital. The EIMS was implemented following the use of a TIMS. A total of 114 matched inventory items from both systems were identified and compared. The primary outcome was inventory accuracy, calculated as cycle count accuracy. The secondary outcomes were inventory visibility and monthly inventory turnover rate. RESULTS: Analysis demonstrated a 6.02% absolute increase in inventory accuracy (P < 0.001) with use of the EIMS versus the TIMS. After adjusting for inflation, there was an increase in the captured cost of goods sold from $4.16 million to $5.16 million. The monthly inventory value, adjusted for inflation in the prices of studied inventory items, increased from $2.05 million to $2.33 million. The monthly inventory turnover rate increased from 2.03 to 2.23 turns per month (P = 0.305) when comparing data for the pre- and postimplementation periods. Inventory visibility increased from 133 inventory items to 264 inventory items after EIMS implementation, indicating a 98% visibility increase compared to preimplementation levels. CONCLUSION: This study found that implementing an EIMS significantly increased pharmacy inventory accuracy and inventory visibility, which are essential for optimizing patient care and pharmacy financial management.

Forecasting demand for blood products: Towards inventory management of a perishable product.

Forecasting consumption of blood products can reduce their order frequency by 60% and inventory level by 40%. This also prevents shortage by balancing demand and supply. The study aimed to establish a "Simple Average with Mean Annual Increment" (SAMAI) method of time series forecasting and to compare its results with those of ARIMA, ratio to trend, and simple average to forecast demand of blood products. Monthly demand data of blood component from January 2017 to December 2022 (data set I) was used for creating a forecasting model. To avoid the effect of COVID19 pandemic instead of actual data of year 2020 and 2021, average monthly values of previous three years were used (data set II). The data from January to July 2023 were used as testing data set. To assess the fitness of model MAPE (Mean Absolute Percentage Error) was used. By SAMAI method MAPE were 18.82%, 13.392%, 14.516% and 27.637% respectively for of blood donation, blood issue, RDP issue and FFP issue for data set I. By Simple Average method MAPE were 20.05%, 12.09%, 29.06% and 34.85%, respectably. By Ratio-to-Trend method MAPE were 21.08%, 21.65%, 25.62% and 39.95% respectively. By SARIMA method MAPE were 12.99%, 19.59%, 37.15% and 31.94% respectively. The average MAPE was lower in data set II by all tested method and overall MAPE was lower by SAMAI method. The SAMAI method is simple and easy to perform. It can be used in the forecasting of blood components demand in medical institution without knowledge of advanced statistics.

S.O.S. - Save our supplies: Understanding reasons to tackle the challenge of wasted returned blood products.

OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the return of blood components across different hospital areas, reasons for the same and suggest preventive strategies which might reduce out of controlled temperature storage (CTS) blood logistics and wastage. MATERIAL AND METHODS: A retrospective audit was carried out in the department of Transfusion Medicine from January 2019 to December 2022. Data related to returned blood components was compiled using departmental records and blood centre software entries. RESULTS: A total of 218 instances of returned components were noted and the total number of components returned were 442 (0.4% of all issued components) (38.4% (170) packed red blood cells, 16.2% (72) single donor cryoprecipitate concentrate, 19.6% (87) platelet concentrate and 25.5% (113) fresh frozen plasma). Components were returned back within 30 mins in only 27% (59/218) of all instances . Wards followed by high dependency units/intensive care units were noted to have the highest number of instances (86 (39.4%) and 69 (31.6%) respectively) with emergency department having the least,comprising 19 instances (8.7%). 77.9% (170/218) instances were observed for routine transfusion requests and 44.5% (97/218) of all instances could have been prevented by an appropriate clinical status assessment of the patient. CONCLUSION: Stakeholders such as clinicians, transfusion laboratory professional and nursing staff must take consolidated efforts to eliminate wastage of blood components. Instances of returned blood components can be targeted by the hospital quality team as a quality improvement project.

Influence of inventory management practices on the availability of emergency obstetric drugs in Rwandan public hospitals: a case of Rwanda Southern Province.

BACKGROUND: Stock-outs of some life-saving drugs, such as emergency obstetric drugs, are evident in many health facilities and have been reported to be the leading cause of maternal mortality and morbidity for women from low and middle income countries (LMICs). For many cases, this situation is associated with poor inventory management practices. The aim of this study was to investigate the influence of inventory management practices on the availability of emergency obstetric drugs in Rwandan public hospitals: case of the Rwanda Southern Province. Moreover, to gain a better grasp of the problem and to suggest possible areas for improvement. METHODS: An institutional-based cross-sectional study was carried out in all ten district hospitals (DHs) providing maternal health care and dispensing emergency obstetric drugs namely; Kigeme DH, Munini DH, Kabutare DH, Kibilizi DH, Gakoma DH, Nyanza DH, Ruhango DH, Gitwe DH, Kabgayi DH and Remera Rukoma DH. Both quantitative and qualitative data were collected and analyzed. Oxytocin injection, Misoprostol tablet and Magnesium sulphate injection as recommended emergency obstetric drugs by WHO, UNFPA and Rwanda Essential Medicines list were included in the study. RESULTS: The study revealed that keeping logistics management tools up to date is the backbone of inventory management practices in the availability of medicines and medical supplies. The results showed that hospitals with up-to-date logistics tools for their pharmaceutical management were 33.25 times more likely to have their emergency obstetric drugs in stock at all times compared to those that do not regularly update their logistics tools. The proper use of bin cards and electronic software (e-LMIS) contributed greatly to reducing the stock-out rate of emergency obstetric drugs by 89.9% and reduction of unusable to usable stock ratio by appropriate use of simple techniques such as the Min-Max inventory control model by 79%. Over an 18-month period, misoprostol tablet had the highest average days (32) of stock-outs (5.9%), followed by magnesium sulphate injection with an average of 31 days (5.7%), and oxytocin injection with an average of 13 days (2.4%). CONCLUSION: Proper use of pharmaceutical management tools within hospitals premises positively influence the availability of life-saving drugs, such as emergency obstetric drugs. Adequate supply chain staffing in health facilities is the most important key to improving inventory management practices and medicine availability.

Availability of antimalarial medicines and inventory management at the community level: a case study of Bugesera district in Rwanda.

BACKGROUND: Malaria is a public health hazard globally, with Sub-Saharan Africa accounting for more than 90% of malaria deaths, primarily affecting children under the age of five. In Rwanda, malaria interventions include the availability of antimalarial medications, notably Artemisinin-based combination treatments (ACTs) and quick diagnostic test kits (RDTs). However, the availability of antimalarial medicines and its related inventory management at community level in Rwanda has yet to be identified. METHODS: The study was conducted using a descriptive cross-sectional research design. The study involved the Community Health Workers (CHWs) in Bugesera District, working as a team of one male-female pair called Binômes. CHWs provide Integrated Community Case Management (iCCM) and treatment of Malaria in the villages. The sample size was 295 and respondents were selected using convenient random sampling from 15 sectors of Bugesera District, each cell being represented. A structured research questionnaire was used to collect data. The questionnaires were filled by CHWs who were available for this study at the time of data collection. Collected data were exported to SPSS version 26 for coding and analysis. RESULTS: The CHWs reported to be actively involved in managing the antimalarial medicines inventory. Overall, 64.1% of CHWs indicated that the population could easily obtain antimalarial medicines from community health workers and 31.2% attested that people could also obtain antimalarial medicines from the health centers. Majority of respondents 78% confirmed that the CHWs had the appropriate storage conditions for antimalarial medicines, while the overall stock out recorded was 3.20%. Furthermore, CHWs described some challenges, including but not limited to, lack of appropriate or dependable transportation and inappropriate medicines storage. Transportation was reported as a critical barrier for accessing antimalarial medicines. The majority, 70,85% travel on foot while 25.4% reported that CHWs walk for a distance between 1 and 2 h for resupply of antimalarial medicines. CONCLUSION: This study investigated the availability of antimalarial medicines and inventory management challenges at community level in Rwanda. Addressing these challenges will reduce the rate of stockout and increase the availability of antimalarial medicine at community level. Appropriate storage, and reduction of stock out rate, will serve to strengthen the current CHWs system, and provide critical guidance for the evolution of CHWs' systems in Rwanda.

Optimizing the Hospital Blood Bank Stock in Korea: A Comparative Analysis of the Uniform 5-Day Stock Index and a Novel Blood Stock Index.

Background: Maintaining optimal blood inventory levels in hospitals is important to prevent blood shortage and wastage. We aimed to provide an efficient blood inventory management strategy for hospital blood banks nation-wide by comparing the current use of 5-day issuable stock (IS) with Lim's IS as a novel target IS. Methods: The average and CV of daily usage (DU) were calculated from information entered into Korea's Blood Management System by 194 participating hospitals in 2019 and 2020. Using these data, Lim's IS was calculated by determining the simulated annual average blood shortage day nearest to 1 for each blood group in each hospital. The 5-day IS (5IS) was estimated by multiplying the average DU in 2018 by five to count the shortage days in 2019. Results: The average DU (0.3-231.3 units) and corresponding CV (0.33-7.14) in the participating hospitals were inversely proportional (r=-0.699 to -0.695). The hypothetical averages of 5IS and Lim's IS were 27.0±41.2 and 24.7±20.8, respectively (P=0.006). The shortage days for 5IS and Lim's IS were 8.9±22.7 and 1.0±1.9, respectively (P<0.001). Conclusions: While 5IS was unacceptable for universal application, Lim's IS remained near one shortage day and is considered more efficient than 5IS. Hospitals should implement indicators that consider DU and its variations. This is the first study to introduce Lim's IS as an indicator of optimal blood inventory, and the data are expected to provide guidance for effective blood inventory management nationwide, particularly during blood shortages.

To study the effect of 'Covishield' vaccination on pre-donation platelet counts of plateletpheresis donors

ABSTRACT Introduction: Approximately 55.52% of the Indian population had been fully vaccinated by Jan. 2022, since its first roll out on January 16, 2021. A few concerns were raised concerning the Covishield vaccination related to thrombotic thrombocytopenia. Apheresis-derived platelet concentrates are frequently required in a plethora of clinical situations and post-vaccination decrement of platelet counts might lead to increased deferral of the plateletpheresis donors. Objectives. The aim of the study was to discover the effect of the Covishield vaccination on deferral rates of plateletpheresis donors. Methods: Blood samples were collected from the potential platelet donors for the completion of the standard questionnaire for the complete blood count. The data collected were tabulated in the MS Excel spreadsheet and the biostatistical analysis was performed with the SPSS v23. A p-value of < 0.05 was taken as significant. We compared this data with age-and sex-matched controls. Results: The mean age of cases and controls was 29.69 ± 8.57 and 30.15 ± 7.11, respectively. There was a significant difference in platelet counts of cases (188496.35 ± 72065.66/cumm) and controls (269524.50 ± 53981.60/cumm). Furthermore, donors who received one dose had higher platelet counts of 248676.47 ± 80075.24/cumm than those who received both doses of vaccine (179970.83 ± 66773.73/cumm). The difference in deferral rates between the two groups was remarkable (34.7% vs. 0.9%, with the p-value < 0.001). Conclusion: Vaccination certainly increased the deferral rates of plateletpheresis donors due to low platelet counts. Average platelet counts were low in fully vaccinated individuals, however, the platelets returned to normal counts as the post-vaccination days progressed.

Inventory Control Mechanism of the Pharmacy Store of a Recently Established National Institute in Eastern India: A Cross-Sectional, Investigative Analysis.

Background New establishments frequently face challenges. Pharmacy is integral to healthcare delivery institutes, and inventory management is crucial. The present study investigated the problems faced by the pharmacy of a newly established health institute and proposed relevant solutions to identify drugs needing stringent management control. Methods Responses were collected from seven pharmacists for questionnaires focusing on pharmacy problems and possible solutions. Always better control (ABC), vital essential desirable (VED), and ABC-VED matrix analysis were done on the drugs dispensed during the financial 2022-23. Results The predominant challenges identified were stockouts and shortages, expiry of medications, and supplier-related issues. The causes were mainly related to rural location, communication hurdles, and vendor management. Proposed solutions were integrating patients' electronic health records and bar code technology with the pharmacy's inventory management system, conducting pharmacy knowledge and skills upgradation sessions every six months, adopting ABC and VED analysis, and first-in first-out (FIFO), just-in-time (JIT). Total annual drug expenditure (ADE) for the drugs dispensed was 1,18,81,520 Indian Rupees. ABC analysis revealed 109 (22.8%), 115 (24.06%), and 254 (53.14%) of medicines as A, B, and C categories, respectively, accounting for 69.98, 20.00, and 10.07% of ADE. On ABC-VED matrix analysis, 125 (26.15%), 267 (55.86%), and 86 (17.99%) of drugs were found to be category I, II, and III items, respectively, accounting for 71.52, 23.84, and 4.64% of ADE. Conclusion Our study identified different pharmacy problems for a developing institute and suggested relevant measures. Categorization of drugs based on ABC and VED analysis will help to strengthen inventory control.

Impact of the novel coronavirus disease and lockdown on the packed red blood cells inventory management: An experience from a tertiary care oncology center in Western India

ABSTRACT Introduction The novel coronavirus disease has disrupted blood transfusion services worldwide. Despite blood transfusion services taking several precautionary measures to minimize the risks of COVID-19 during blood donations, donors became anxious regarding the risk of the COVID-19 infection during the donation and the blood transfusion services was facing the inevitable hazard of blood shortage. Methods The study was conducted at a tertiary care oncology hospital-based blood transfusion services and included analysis of blood donations, packed red blood cell units requirements, and packed red blood cell inventory in the pre lockdown and lockdown phase. New COVID-19 standard operating procedures with enhanced safety guidelines and donor confidence-building measures were implemented at the blood transfusion services. Results The total number of average monthly blood donations decreased in lockdown but the decrease was not statistically significant (238.5 vs. 197.8, P = 0.391). The requisitions for the packed red blood cell cross-matches (722.5 vs. 329.0, P = 0.001) and the packed red blood cell utilization (176.5 vs. 103.3, P = 0.028) for the hospital patients also decreased significantly due to the lockdown. In the lockdown phase, an expressive number of packed red blood cell units were outdated due to the unprecedented fall in the number of patients. In the post-lockdown phase, the packed red blood cell inventory was optimized with decreased outdating via a comprehensive approach. A special emphasis was given to the in-house donations. A second partial lockdown also decreased the blood donations. Conclusion Confidence-building in blood donors and the resolution of logistical issues were crucial for the efficient packed red blood cell inventory management in the lockdown. Implementation of COVID-19 preventive measures helped in the blood donor and blood transfusion services staff safety.

Desafios para a gestão de estoques em empresas de distribuição de bens de consumo / Desafíos para la gestión de inventarios en empresas de distribución de bienes de consumo / Challenges for inventory management in consumer goods distribution companies

Resumo Introdução: As empresas dos canais de distribuição têm como principal função intermediar transações entre os fornecedores e revendas. Além disso, elas servem como agentes entre as revendas e os usuários finais comissionando à revenda. Este artigo foi desenvolvido em uma distribuidora nacional de automação, com 20 anos neste mercado que apresenta problemas no estoque como: rupturas e excessos, buscando ações para minimizar estes principais problemas. Objetivo: O objetivo da pesquisa foi analisar e contextualizar estas variáveis, podendo assim identificar sugestões de ações de melhorias de como evitar problemas em gestão de estoques. Materiais e métodos: A metodologia utilizada foi a análise qualitativa, tendo como método de pesquisa o estudo de caso único. Foi aplicado um questionário estruturado e avaliadas as informações do banco de dados da empresa. Foi elaborado um fluxograma do setor de compras e estoque para mapear o funcionamento do setor. Resultados: Os resultados da pesquisa evidenciaram a empresa acredita que tem um controle de estoque adequado, mas identificou a necessidade de melhorias, devido às frequentes rupturas no estoque, assim como os excessos de itens com baixo giro de vendas. Conclusões: Foram determinados ferramentas e indicadores de gestão de estoques para controlar os problemas de distribuição logística.

Resumen Introducción: Las empresas de los canales de distribución tienen como principal función intermediar transacciones entre los proveedores y reventas. Además, ellos sirven como agentes entre los revendedores y los usuarios finales comisionando a la reventa. Este artículo fue desarrollado en una distribuidora nacional de automatización, con 20 años en este mercado y que presenta problemas en el stock como rupturas y excesos, buscando acciones para minimizar estés problemas principales. Objetivo: El objetivo de la investigación fue analizar y contextualizar estas variables, pudiendo así identificar sugerencias de acciones de mejoras de cómo evitar problemas en la gestión de inventarios. Materiales y métodos: La metodología utilizada fue el análisis cualitativo, teniendo como método de investigación el estudio de caso. Se aplicó un cuestionario estructurado y evaluado la información de la base de datos de la empresa. Se elaboró un diagrama de flujo del sector de compras y stock para mapear el funcionamiento del sector. Resultados: Los resultados de la investigación evidenciaron que la empresa cree que tiene un control de inventario adecuado, pero identificó la necesidad de mejoras, debido a las frecuentes rupturas en el stock, así como los excesos de ítems con bajo giro de ventas. Conclusiones: Se han determinado herramientas e indicadores de gestión de stocks para controlar los problemas de distribución logística.

Abstract Introduction. Companies of distribution channels are mainly responsible broker transactions between suppliers and resellers. Additionally, they serve as agents between resellers and end-users commissioning resale. This article was developed in a national distributor of automation, with 20 years in this market that presents problems in stock as ruptures and excesses, actions seeking to minimize these core problems. Objective. The objective of the research was to analyze and contextualize these variables and thus identify suggestions for actions to improve how to avoid problems in inventory management. Materials and methods. The methodology was qualitative analysis, and as a research method, the single case study was analyzed. A structured questionnaire and evaluated information from the database of the company was applied. A flowchart of the purchasing and storage area was designed to map the functioning of the sector. Results. The results showed the company believes it has adequate inventory control, but identified the need for improvements due to frequent disruptions in stock, as well as the excess items with low sales turnover. Conclusions. Tools and inventory management indicators were determined to control the distribution logistics problems.

Utilização de ferramenta estratégica no controle de estoque em unidades de alimentação e nutrição / Use of strategic tools in stock control in food and nutrition units / Uso de herramientasestratégicas en el control de stock en alimentos y unidades de nutrición

Introdução:Há diferentes ferramentas para gerenciamentode estoque e ter um bom controle garantirá melhor resultado financeiro e qualidade dos produtos armazenados em um estabelecimento. Como por exemplo o sistema de custeio ABCqueé um método eficaz e de baixo custo. Objetivo: Elaborar e analisar a curva ABCde duas Unidades de Alimentação e Nutrição de um órgão federaldo Rio Grande do Norte.Metodologia:Trata-se deum estudo de caso com delineamento descritivo, recorte transversal e abordagem quantitativa realizadoem dois restaurantes universitários.Para a obtenção dos dados, houve a necessidade da análise dos cardápios semanais planejados para desjejum, almoço e jantar de ambas as entidades. O custo anual de cada gênero alimentício consumido nos restaurantes foiorganizado em planilha no Microsoft Excel para cálculo do percentual individual e acumulado. Posteriormente foram elaboradas as curvas ABC, de modo que itens com percentual acumulado até 80% foram classificados como A, de 80,01% e 95% como B e de 95,01% a 100%comoC.Resultados:Foram identificados 198 gêneros alimentícios presentes no estoque do restaurante 1 e 111 presentes no restaurante 2. Na curva ABC do restaurante 1 foi encontrado na categoria A: 79,72% (31 itens); na categoria B: 15,18% (49 itens); e na categoria C: 5,09% (118 itens). Norestaurante 2 na categoria A: 79,73% (36 itens); categoria B: 15,21% (36 itens); e categoria C: 5,06% (39 itens).Conclusões:Devido as instituições serem de portes diferentes, as curvas ABC foram divergentes. Entretanto, alguns alimentos foram comuns, principalmente na categoria A, composta por itens proteicos e de alto custo. Percebeu-se que para um gerenciamento adequado é necessário um controle de custos eficiente, o qual necessita da aplicação de sistemas de análise sobre as informações gerenciais disponibilizadas,como a curva ABC (AU).

Introduction:There are different tools for managing inventory and having a good control willguarantee better financial results and quality of the products stored in an establishment. For example, the ABC costing system, since it is an effective and low cost method.Objective:Develop and analyze the ABC curve of two Food and Nutrition Units of afederal agency located in Rio Grande do Norte.Methodology:This is a case study with descriptive design, cross-sectional and quantitative approach performed in two University Restaurants. To obtain the data, it was necessary to analyze the weekly menus planned for breakfast, lunch and dinner for both entities. The annual cost of each foodstuff consumed in restaurants was organized in an Microsoft Excel spreadsheet to calculate the individual and accumulated percentage. Subsequently, the ABC curves were elaborated, so that items with an accumulated percentage of up to 80% were classified as A, 80.01% and 95% as B and 95.01% to 100%asC.Results:198 foodstuffs present in the stock of Restaurant 1 and 111 present in Restaurant 2 were identified. On the ABC curve of restaurant 1,category Awas found: 79.72% (31 items); Category B: 15.18% (49 items); Category C: 5.09% (118 items). In restaurant 2 incategory A: 79.73% (36 items); Category B: 15.21% (36 items); Category C: 5.06% (39 items).Conclusions:Because the institutions are of different sizes, the ABC curves were divergent. However, some foods were common, mainly in category A, consisting of protein items and high cost. It was noticed that for an adequate management it is necessary an efficient cost control, which requires the application of systems of analysis on the management information made available as the ABC curve (AU).

Introducción: Existen diferentes herramientas para lagestióndelinventario y tener un buen control garantizará mejores resultados financieros y la calidad de los productos almacenados en un establecimiento. Por ejemplo, el sistema de costeo ABC, que es un método efectivo y de bajo costo.Objetivo: Desarrollar y analizar la curva ABC de dos Unidades de Alimentos y Nutrición de una agencia federal ubicada en Rio Grande do Norte.Metodología: Este es un caso de estudio con diseño descriptivo, enfoque transversal y cuantitativo realizado en dos restaurantes universitarios. Para obtener los datos, fue necesario analizar los menús semanales planificados para el desayuno, el almuerzo y la cena para ambas entidades. El costo anual de cada alimento consumido en restaurantes se organizó en una hoja de cálculoMicrosoftExcel para calcular el porcentaje individual y acumulado. Posteriormente, se elaboraron las curvas ABC, de modo que los artículos con un porcentaje acumulado de hasta el 80% se clasificaron como A, del 80.01% y 95% B y del 95.01% al 100% C. Resultados: Se identificaron 198 alimentos presentes en el stock del Restaurante 1 y 111 presentes en el Restaurante 2. En la curva ABC del restaurante 1, se encontró la categoría A: 79.72% (31 artículos); Categoría B: 15,18% (49 artículos); Categoría C: 5.09% (118 artículos). En el restaurante2 de la categoría A: 79.73% (36 artículos); Categoría B: 15,21% (36 artículos); Categoría C: 5.06% (39 artículos).Conclusiones: Debido a que las instituciones son de diferentes tamaños, lascurvas ABC eran divergentes. Sin embargo, algunos alimentos eran comunes, principalmente en la categoría A, compuestos por elementos proteicos de alto costo. Se observó que para una gestión adecuada es necesario un control de costos eficiente, que requiere la aplicación de sistemas de análisis sobre la información de gestión disponible como la curva ABC (AU).

Propuesta de clasificación de insumos para la gestión de inventarios en la industria biofarmacéutica. Caso de Estudio en el Centro de Inmunología Molecular / A proposal for input classification for inventory management in the biopharmaceutical industry. Study case in the Molecular Immunology Center

El surgimiento del sector biotecnológico inició una revolución en las bases tradicionales de competencia en la industria farmacéutica en términos de desarrollo y fabricación de productos, orientados principalmente a salud humana. La gestión de inventarios en esta industria es muy compleja, con grandes volúmenes y variedad de inventario, dado por la complejidad de mantener dos procesos que tienen efecto en la gestión de inventarios, relacionados con la investigación y desarrollo, y producción. La complejidad de estos procesos exige de un sistema logístico con capacidad y flexibilidad suficiente para adaptarse a las distintas regulaciones existentes y la variación en los planes de ventas, además de un sistema informático que permita integrar las partes del sistema. El presente artículo tiene el propósito de evaluar la situación de la Gestión de Inventarios en el Centro de Inmunología Molecular a partir de la implementación de los conceptos de Insumo Proyecto e Insumo Proceso. Para el desarrollo de la investigación se emplearon diferentes métodos y herramientas como: análisis bibliográfico, entrevistas a expertos, consultas de registros, tormenta de ideas, entre otros. Entre las herramientas utilizadas se encuentran: Modelo de Referencia para la Evaluación de la Gestión de Inventarios, Microsoft Excel y Diagrama Causa-Efecto. Los resultados demuestran el impacto positivo alcanzado por la diferenciación entre los insumos utilizados en procesos productivos e investigación, por el alcance dado en distintos procesos de la Gestión de Inventarios en el orden organizativo y financiero, logrando la mejora de indicadores como rotación de inventarios, ciclo de importación y satisfacción del cliente(AU)

The emergence of the biotechnological sector started a revolution in the traditional competitive basis of the pharmaceutical industries, in terms of development and manufacture of products, especially those aimed at human health. Inventory management in this industry is very complex, with varied, high-volume inventories, given the complexity of executing two processes that have an effect on inventory management: production, and R&D. The complexity of these processes demands a logistical system with the capacity and flexibility to adapt to the many different regulations in existence and changes in sales plans, and an informatics solution that allows integration of the different parts of the system. The current article aims to evaluate the situation of Inventory Management at the Molecular Immunology Center from the implementation of the concepts of Project Input and Process Input. The research was carried out through diverse methods and tools including bibliographic analysis, expert interviews, record querying, and brainstorming. The tools used included: Reference Model for Inventory Management Evaluation, Microsoft Excel, and cause-effect diagrams. The results show a positive impact achieved by differentiating inputs used for production and inputs used for R&D, and its reach into the process of Inventory Management at the organization level, improving indicators like inventory rotation, importing cycle, and client satisfaction(AU)