A Systematic Literature Review of the Blood Supply Chain through Bibliometric Analysis and Taxonomy

The blood supply chain is an inseparable part of health systems. importance and the difficulties managing have led to numerous publications on this topic over last two decades. This study seeks reveal state art provide research gaps future directions. For purpose, a mixed review methodology conducted that includes bibliometric analysis, network six-dimension taxonomy. Bibliometric analysis identifies most contributing journals, authors, countries as well provides popular keywords, while reveals interactions between these components. Taxonomy clarifies decision models with deeper examination. electronic database Web Science examined uncover relevant articles. In total, 265 articles are analyzed in detail. findings gathers more interest from researchers, despite continuing dominance inventory stage, there upward trend literature for whole. Optimization techniques come forward solution methodology. accordance results taxonomy, six prospective directions emphasized.