Cold-chain logistics: a study of the Department of Defense Oconus pre-pandemic influenza vaccine distribution network
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Authors
Jones, Daniel "Travis"
Tecmire, Christopher "Craig"
Subjects
Pandemic Influenza
Cold-chain logistics
National Strategy for Pandemic Influenza
Joint logistics
H5N1
Avian Flu
distribution strategy
Cold-chain logistics
National Strategy for Pandemic Influenza
Joint logistics
H5N1
Avian Flu
distribution strategy
Advisors
Ferrer, Geraldo
Lewis, Ira
Date of Issue
2007-12
Date
December 2007
Publisher
Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School
Language
Abstract
The purpose of this MBA project is to suggest a standardized distribution process for the DoD of the Pandemic Influenza vaccine, filling an existing void in the National Strategy for Pandemic Influenza. Also, this project is intended to foster the communication and planning process for vaccine distribution between all stakeholders, including the DLA, COCOMs, and regional commanders. Currently, no DoD pre-pandemic vaccine distribution plan exists. This project identifies the essential infrastructure assets needed to develop a cold-chain distribution network for vaccine in a military application. Furthermore, the key communication and transportation elements needed for successful execution of this network are identified, including a discussion on information and vaccine flow through the distribution network. These ideas are organized into a model to provide an easily usable decision-making tool for cold-chain network design. Finally, an example using the model is provided, with PACOM as the example area of operation.
Type
Thesis
Description
MBA Professional Report
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Department
Naval Postgraduate School
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NPS Report Number
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Format
xvi, 57 p. : ill.
28 cm.
28 cm.
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Distribution Statement
Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.