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EMED122 Hackathon, (1. Real-time Inventory Tracking and Visibility, 2.…
EMED122 Hackathon
Stakeholders
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• Forklift Operators: Essential workers who require immediate "clearance" to enter restricted zones.
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8. Equitable Allocation
• Dialysis Clinic Managers: Who fight to ensure specialized fluids aren't diverted to general hospitals.
Homeless Shelter Directors: Who represent high-density, high-risk residents without zip-code visibility.
8 needs
- Real-time Inventory Tracking and Visibility
Not knowing what supplies exist, where they are, and their conditions across federal, state, and local stockpiles.
- Expiration and Shelf-Life Management
Critical medical supplies expiring before use. Leads to both waste and shortages during emergencies.
- Last-Mile Distribution to Rural and Underserved Areas
Remote communities face delays receiving critical supplies because of limited transportation infrastructure.
- Public Communication and Transparency About Supply Availability
Lack of clear communication about what supplies are available (or not) led to public panic, hoarding, and loss of trust during COVID-19.
- Coordination and Communication
Fragmented communication between state, and local agencies leads to duplicated efforts and gaps.
- Flexible Contracting and Rapid Procurement Mechanisms
Government procurement rules are too slow and rigid to respond to fast-moving emergencies, causing delays in acquiring critical supplies.
- Surge Staffing for Warehouse and Distribution Operations
Stockpiles exist but lack trained personnel to rapidly mobilize and distribute supplies during emergencies.
- Equitable Allocation and Distribution Frameworks
COVID-19 revealed disparities in who received supplies first. Disadvantaged low-income and minority communities.
Team 19,Supply Chains & Stockpiles Angelo,Edwin, Sheryl, Charlotte
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Challenges
• Federal, state, and local agencies operate separately
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◦ Faster, more coordinated responses
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