Affiliation:
1. Universitat Oberta de Catalunya, Spain
2. Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, India
3. Qatar University, Qatar
Abstract
The buzz word “big data” has fueled the global healthcare supply chains (HCSCs) by providing capability to analyse bundles of data. On one hand, the intervention of big data technologies made the SCs more resilient, and on the other, it increased the digital divide between the high-end and low-end healthcare facilities. To bridge the gap within and between the healthcare entities and to advocate strategies or models that can not only strengthen the SCs in the times of COVID-19 pandemic but also strengthen the weakest links in the HCSCs, present research work is undertaken. A comprehensive analysis of the frameworks, models, and strategies is performed, and needed solutions and recommendations are furnished for future endeavours. Suitable managerial and theoretical implications coupled with research prospects are also advocated.