Table 2 Characterization of the criteria evaluated
Criteria | Related objective | Description | Attribute type | Function type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Cost | Balancing budget control | Unit cost of each item in Brazilian Reais (R$) | Natural | Minimization |
Demand | Meet inventory demand | Monthly demand of each item in unit | Natural | Maximization |
Lead time | Ensuring stock replenishment | Time (in days) from supplier confirmation until the item is available for use in stock | Natural | Minimization |
Volume | Work with available physical space | Dimension of space (in m3) that the item occupies | Natural | Minimization |
Criticality | Avoid shortage of critical items | Valuation of the item according to its need in the hospital—in 1 (low), 2 (medium) or 3 (high) | Built | Maximization |