The Role of Logistics Management Information Systems in Sustaining Healthcare Infrastructure in Rural Kazakhstan

Kossymbayeva S. Shukeyev U. Kushebina G. Kizimbayeva A. Bermukhamedova G. Bulkhairova Z.
2024 KODISA Foundation

Journal of Distribution Science
2024 #22 Issue 10 13 - 30 pp.

Purpose: This study aims to investigate the role of Logistics Management Information Systems (LMIS) in supporting healthcare infrastructure in rural Kazakhstan, and to identify the benefits and challenges of implementing LMIS in these settings. Methodology: A mixed-methods approach was used, combining both qualitative and quantitative data. A survey of healthcare professionals was conducted to gather data on current practices and challenges, while interviews with stakeholders provided additional insights into the potential benefits and limitations of LMIS. A literature review on LMIS in healthcare was also conducted to inform the study. Results: The study found that Logistics Management Information Systems (LMIS) can improve rural healthcare by enhancing resource allocation, patient care, and decision-making. However, challenges include infrastructure limitations, training needs, data privacy concerns, and financial constraints. Addressing these challenges can unlock LMIS’s potential to transform rural healthcare. Conclusion: This study demonstrates the potential of LMIS to improve healthcare access and quality in rural Kazakhstan. While there are implementation challenges, these can be addressed through targeted investments in infrastructure, training, and data security. The findings of this study have important implications for policymakers, healthcare professionals, and other stakeholders seeking to improve healthcare outcomes in rural areas. The Author(s) This is an Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial License (http://Creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/) which permits unrestricted noncommercial use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.

Employed Population , Healthcare , Infrastructure , Logistics management Information Systems , Management , Rural Areas

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Department of Management, Faculty of Management, Seifullin Kazakh Agro Technical University, Kazakhstan
Department of Economics, Faculty of Economics, Esil University, Kazakhstan
Department of Management, Faculty of Management, Esil University, Kazakhstan
Department of Management, Faculty of Management, Caspian University of Technology and Engineering named after Sh, Yessenov, Kazakhstan
Department of Economic Sciences, Faculty of Economic Sciences, Caspian University of Technology and Engineering named after Sh, Yessenov, Kazakhstan
Department of Economics, Faculty of Economics, Seifullin Kazakh Agro Technical University, Kazakhstan

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