Paper Title
Sustainability in Healthcare Supply Chain through the Lean and Resilient Method

Abstract
Purpose This paper aims to determine the impact of lean and resilient practices on the sustainability of supply chain management in the healthcare sector. The relationship between sustainability (economic, environmental, and social), lean and resilient factors is being analyzed to apprehend the dependency on each other. The integration of environmental and social aspects with economic considerations, known as the triple-bottom-line (TBL) has gained relevance for managerial decision-making in general and supply chain management (SCM) in particular. This process will help the healthcare professionals to take accurate decisions to focus on the most significant factor that influences the sustainability of Healthcare's Supply Chain management. Methodology The healthcare sector and its supply chain were chosen as lean and resilient practices have proven to be effective in this industry. To identify the relationships between lean and resilient supply chain practices and their impact on the three different dimensions of sustainability, a methodology based on the Interpretive Structural Modelling (ISM) approach is used. Findings The results show a synergistic effect between lean and resilient practices. The former practice acts as a driving force for the latter practice. Therefore, lean practices, especially the use of electronic data interchange, have had a direct and indirect impact on supply chain sustainability. Research limitations The relationship between lean and resilient practices in the healthcare sector has been studied. Different sectors may produce different results because the factors considered important in each sector may differ, as well as the methodology in which each process is implemented. Originality The current relationship between lean and resilient supply chain practices and their impact on sustainability is highlighted in this study. In addition, several healthcare experts have been approached to provide their perspectives on various parameters. These data are then entered into the ISM model to assist experts in making better decisions. Keywords - Sustainability, Supply Chain Management, Lean Supply Chain Management, Resilient Supply Chain Management, Healthcare Sector, Interpretive Structural Modeling (ISM), Covid-19