Abstract
Improving supply chain efficiency In 2009, for fear of H1N1 flu epidemic, the Health Minister proceeded into the purchase of huge amounts of masks and vaccines. Fortunately, that epidemic proved to be less severe than what was anticipated, and as a result the vast majority of the supplies were idle. Under the harsh criticism of the Press against the misuse of public resources, all the following health ministers were hesitant to maintain sufficient stocks of medical equipment.
