Data Collection Limited has won a contract worth 268,000 with Pembrokeshire County Council to create a new geo-referenced highway asset inventory for 2500km of highway throughout the County.
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.
IHC SELECTS LABELTRACE FOR NATIONAL LABELLING SYSTEM IMPLEMENTATION
Mar 09, 2007
As part of its drive towards increased IT systems integration and better data quality, Informing Healthcare has signed a framework agreement for the provision of LabelTrace
Unitech launches the PA600 a new highly compact mobile computer
Feb 09, 2007
Unitech has launched the PA600, a rugged mobile computer designed for mobile workers that need a powerful device that is small enough to fit into a shirt pocket.
NetDespatch connected couriers in race to collect stem cells
Dec 11, 2006
Fathers-to-be across Europe are relying on NetDespatch to alert couriers about the imminent delivery of their baby
Witron: 10 years in UK
Dec 07, 2006
On 24th July 1996 Witron Engineering B.V. subsidiary of the Bavarian based systems integrator Witron Logistik + Informatik GmbH registered its branch office in UK
SOL Group signs pan-European contract with Quintiq for Quintiq Logistics Planner
Oct 24, 2006
The Italian SOL Group has signed a contract with software supplier Quintiq for the delivery and implementation of the Quintiq Logistics Planner, a state-of-the-art planning platform for the support of a variety of logistics activities.
Access Supply Chain is the instrument of top performance at S Murray
Oct 12, 2006
Blending technology with tradition has allowed medical equipment manufacturer, S Murray & Co, to dramatically improve the efficiency of its business, making substantial financial savings in the process.
Cost-efficiency and store friendly deliveries
Oct 05, 2006
Witron wins picking system project for Boots The Chemists
Alliance Boots wholesale supply chain gets performance boost with Manhattan Associates' Integrated Planning Solutions
Oct 03, 2006
Investment in Manhattan Associates' demand forecasting and replenishment solutions delivers significant results and payback
Five Sato M8490Se printing modules label ophthalmic lens consignments at Carl Zeiss Vision
Sep 25, 2006
Carl Zeiss Vision GmbH has opted for professional label printer modules by SATO, the worlds number one manufacturer of label printers.
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.
