INTEGRATING OPERATIONS RESEARCH METHODOLOGIES: ENHANCING EFFICIENCY AND RISK MITIGATION ACROSS HEALTHCARE

Authors

  • Mrs. Sapna Atish Bhusare Assistant Professor in Ashoka Center for Business and Computer Studies,Nashik
  • Mr. Anant Subodh Rai Student in Ashoka Center for Business and Computer Studies,Nashik
  • Mr. Mohit Rajkumar Pandey Student in Ashoka Center for Business and Computer Studies,Nashik

Keywords:

Operations Research, Healthcare Decision Sup- port, ERP Optimization, Linear Programming, Monte Carlo Simulation, ICU Management, DEA, DSS

Abstract

This research aims to bridge the operational ineffi- ciencies in Indian healthcare institutions by integrating advanced Operations Research (OR) techniques into the framework of existing ERP systems. While ERP platforms digitize workflows, they lack decision-making adaptability and analytical depth. This study introduces a hybrid OR-ERP model leveraging LP, MIP, NLP, simulation models (DES and Monte Carlo), and DEA to manage ICU beds, patient flow, and doctor availability dynam- ically. A comparative evaluation between Apollo and AIIMS hospital infrastructures highlights current ERP shortcomings and validates the enhanced performance of the OR-integrated approach. Our model demonstrates measurable improvements in cost-efficiency, turnaround time, and policy adaptability, paving the way for future-ready, data-driven hospital operations.

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Published

01-09-2025

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Mrs. Sapna Atish Bhusare, Mr. Anant Subodh Rai, & Mr. Mohit Rajkumar Pandey. (2025). INTEGRATING OPERATIONS RESEARCH METHODOLOGIES: ENHANCING EFFICIENCY AND RISK MITIGATION ACROSS HEALTHCARE. International Educational Journal of Science and Engineering, 8(9). Retrieved from https://iejse.com/journals/index.php/iejse/article/view/219

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Vol. 8 No. 9 (2025): SEPTEMBER ISSUE, INTERNATIONAL EDUCATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING

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