FourKites has announced that Teva, a global provider of generic medicines, has achieved a 0.005% incident rate by leveraging FourKites’ global carrier visibility solution, NIC-Place.
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.
Teva leverages temperature and theft tracking from FourKites to deliver critical medicines globally
Oct 23, 2023
Arcserve survey: Healthcare industry's ransomware defences need more preventive action
Sep 25, 2023
Arcserve has released findings from its annual independent global research focusing on the healthcare sector's approach and experience of data protection, recovery, and ransomware readiness.
Make UK and the British Healthcare Trades Association join forces to drive innovation in the UK healthcare manufacturing sector
Sep 11, 2023
Make UK, the UK organisation for the manufacturing and engineering sector, and the British Healthcare Trades Association (BHTA), the trade association for the healthcare and assistive technology sector, have announced their new partnership, aimed at fostering collaboration and growth for UK healthcare manufacturing companies.
First-of-its-kind research project stress tests quantum computing for optimised genome assembly
Jul 24, 2023
NTT DATA, the IT services provider and industry consultancy, has announced the end of a project that used quantum computing to optimise genome assembly processes. This is claimed to be a milestone in the use of this technology in the Healthcare and Life Sciences industries.
One third of SMEs fail to implement a risk assessment policy
Jun 12, 2023
UK SMEs are urged to complete a risk assessment, after new research reveals that one third of businesses do not have a policy in place.
Experts reveal their tips on preventing burnout, and how to recover if you’ve experienced this
Apr 18, 2023
Nowadays mental health in the workplace is one of the most talked about topics, with stress, anxiety and tiredness being the centre of the debate. In fact, whether you work for a company or as a freelancer, it’s very likely that there will be moments in your work life that will be overwhelming and tiring to the point of reaching a point of so called ‘burnout’.
Technological advances in 3d printing are helping people who need medicines
Mar 22, 2023
A Sheffield design and additive manufacturing business is using its system to help the pharmaceutical industry to save valuable time in its production process.
Dakota forms new partnership with Waizu
Feb 01, 2023
Dakota Integrated Solutions Ltd, the real-time data capture, printing, mobility, support and voice-directed solution specialist, has formed a partnership with Waizu, the provider of solutions designed to reduce lost and missing mobile devices.
Tips on how to reduce stress from cost-of-living crisis
Jan 03, 2023
The lingering stress of the cost-of-living crisis weighs heavily on the shoulders of many, and with temperatures dropping, food prices skyrocketing, and Christmas just around the corner, it is bound to have an added impact on the stresses of everyday life. Therefore, people up and down the country are looking for tips and tricks to ease and eliminate as much stress as possible.
The top 5 grocery retail trends to watch out for heading into 2023
Oct 25, 2022
The wearable technology market is booming, with GlobalData predicting that the sector will grow by 24.6% each year between 2020 and 2024 to reach a huge $156 billion.
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.
