Enhancing Resilience and Agility in Weqayah Medical Group Healthcare's Supply Chain

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Authors: Marwan Ghabban
Cited by: 1
References: 35

Abstract

The global healthcare supply chain (HSC) crisis is worsening, with many institutions running out of life-saving medications due to poor management systems. COVID-19 exposed vulnerabilities in modern HSCs, leaving organizations struggling with loopholes. Potential threats stem from external environments such as regulations, geopolitics, weather, pandemics, and wars. To strengthen resilience, institutions are exploring digital technologies (DT) including IoT, AI, Blockchain, and machine learning. Saudi Arabia is gradually adopting DT, supported by policies to modernize healthcare by 2030, though organizational impacts remain debated. This case study of Waqayah Medical Group collected data from eight employees through semi-structured questionnaires and focus groups. Thematic analysis revealed moderate DT adoption, with notable challenges and limitations. Findings, applications, and conclusions are presented at the end.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Supply Chain Resilience and Risk Management Organizational and Employee Performance Halal products and consumer behavior

Publication details

Journal / source
Developing an Architecture of Future-Ready Business Excellence
Publisher
IGI Global Scientific Publishing
Pages
295–326
Publication date
19 February 2026
Language
NG
Document type
Book chapter