“How can you do actually more with less, spending less money, but being able to deliver more in terms of access of health products to patients,” shared Karimi.

It may be inconvenient going to a store looking for a particular product and coming away empty-handed. But if the item you need is a healthcare product, the situation becomes dire and could be the difference between life and death. 

Amir Karimi, assistant professor of operations and analytics, studies how logistics and supply chain issues impact health care globally, particularly in low- and middle-income countries.

Listen to hear how small changes can lead to dramatic outcomes across the globe.

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