Natural and organic products wholesaler, The Health Store, has selected BCP as its preferred supplier for class leading EPoS systems to its retail customer base.
Healthcare Supply Chain Management, Infrastructure & Services
The healthcare industry involves the provision of goods and services related to the medial treatment of patients. Today, the healthcare supply chain is a network of resources, scattered across facilities and entities in different cities and countries. To be effectively managed, supply chain resources need to be linked. Suppliers, partners and customers; each performing a role in the supply chain, and each user and/or automated process are small 'hubs' contributing to the movement of goods, funds as well as information in the supply chain.
Sato helps Clintriform to increase accuracy and cut error rate
Sep 11, 2014
Emzet, a Dutch printshop, is using equipment from Sato, the barcode printing, labelling, and EPC/RFID solutions provider, to produce forms and labels accurately for the healthcare industry and its partner company Clintriform.
Infor partners with Providence Health & Services and Greenville Health System
Aug 06, 2014
Infor has announced that Providence Health & Services and Greenville Health System have chosen Infor Healthcare, helping these organisations to be visionary leaders in managing an end-to-end supply chain with Infor Lawson Supply Chain Management and Infor Supply Chain Execution (SCE) for Healthcare.
BlueStar to distribute Digital Defence's secure mobile encryption software
Jun 06, 2013
BlueStar has announced a new distribution partnership with Digital Defence, an independent software vendor whose Secure Mobile encryption software is designed to keep selected data on mobile devices secure across all vertical markets.
'Accord transformed our business'
May 30, 2013
That is what Health Store MD, Tim Ryan, says about the company's implementation of BCP's Accord ERP solution and Voice WMS...
Cremer implements Infor solutions and sees major benefits in its operations
May 02, 2013
Infor has announced that Cremer, a company specialising in the manufacture and distribution of supplies for the health market, has implemented several Infor business software solutions.
Ortec wins Computerworld Award
Apr 04, 2013
Computerworld has announced that Ortec has won the 2013 Honours Laureate Award. Computerworld's annual award programme honours visionary applications of information technology promoting positive social, economic and educational change.
ArjoHuntleigh ensures quality with ByBox
Mar 20, 2013
Improving the quality of life for patients is one of the primary goals of ArjoHuntleigh UK, a leading healthcare company.
Mutual Drug selects Epicor Trading Partner Document Exchange
Feb 07, 2013
Epicor Software Corporation, the business software solutions provider for manufacturing, distribution, retail and services organisations, has announced that North Carolina Mutual Wholesale Drug Company has selected Epicor Trading Partner Document Exchange (TDX) as its Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) application.
MACS Software support team restores medical warehouse to full operational capacity in devastated Haiti
Nov 22, 2012
Warehouse management software provider MACS is one of the UK's leading suppliers of standard and bespoke WMS in the United Kingdom and since its formation in 1990 it has also become well established in countries across the globe.
Healthcare Supply Chain Management
Healthcare supply chain management (HSCM) is the process of managing the flow of medical products, medicines, and other healthcare services from manufacturer to patient. It is a critical function in the healthcare industry, as it ensures that patients have access to the care they need when they need it.
HSCM is a critical function in the healthcare industry, as it plays a vital role in ensuring patient safety and quality of care. A well-managed HSCM can help to reduce costs, improve efficiency, and improve patient outcomes.
The five basic components of HSCM are:
- Planning: This involves developing a strategic plan for the HSCM, including identifying the needs of patients and healthcare providers, and developing sourcing and procurement strategies.
- Sourcing: This involves identifying and selecting suppliers, negotiating contracts, and managing the supplier relationship.
- Manufacturing: This involves the production of medical products and services.
- Delivery: This involves the transportation and distribution of medical products and services to healthcare providers and patients.
- Returns: This involves the management of returned medical products and services.
Here are some of the benefits of effective healthcare SCM:
- Improved patient care. By ensuring that the right products are available in the right quantities at the right time, healthcare organizations can improve patient care and can help to prevent delays and errors.
- Reduced costs. By reducing waste and inefficiencies, healthcare organizations can reduce their costs. This can free up resources that can be used to improve patient care or to reduce the cost of healthcare.
- Improved bottom line. By improving efficiency and reducing costs, healthcare organizations can improve their bottom line. This can make them more competitive and can help them to attract new patients.
