Kloehn Company Cuts Lead Times, Quickly Identifies Quality Issues with Increased Visibility Provided by Infor Solution
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.
UNIDRUG DISTRIBUTION GROUP LIMITED WILL IMPROVE SERVICE THROUGH CONTRACT WITH MICROLISE
Sep 18, 2006
The UniDrug Distribution Group Ltd, based in Derbyshire, are currently working with Microlise to deliver the third phase of a Microlise Fleet & Distribution solution.
DHL wins contract worth GBP 1.6 billion revenue over 10 years with the UK Governments Department of Health
Sep 12, 2006
DHL Logistics has won a 10-year deal totalling GBP 1.6 billion /Euro 2.3 billion in revenue to manage GBP 22 billion/Euro 32 billion total spend with the UK Governments Department of Health.
Global Healthcare User Group chooses GS1 as sole system of standards in healthcare
Sep 07, 2006
The global GS1 Healthcare User Group (HUG) has officially announced that it will use GS1 standards exclusively as the basis for its automatic product identification developments, including bar codes and Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tags
Global Healthcare User Group chooses GS1 as sole system of standards in healthcare
Aug 29, 2006
The global GS1 Healthcare User Group has officially announced that it will use GS1 standards exclusively as the basis for its automatic product identification developments, including bar codes and Radio Frequency Identification tags
SSA Global and Unipart Form Strategic Alliance to Optimize Supply Chain Management
Jun 05, 2006
SSA Global today announced that it has formed a strategic alliance with the Unipart Group to market optimized supply chain management services.
PHILIPS MEDICAL SELECTS UPS TO RUN GLOBAL LOGISTICS NETWORK
Jun 01, 2006
Royal Philips Electronics announces it has selected UPS to redesign and operate its global service parts logistics (SPL) network in a move to significantly improve customer service at its Medical Systems division.
iForce opens new warehouse for Boots.com
May 30, 2006
iForce, the e-fulfilment and reverse logistics specialist, has officially opened The Fort, a new 164,000 sq ft warehouse facility in Birmingham.
AME announces special offer for UK and Ireland delegates
Apr 12, 2006
The Association of Manufacturing Excellence has announced it is offering discounted rates for UK and Ireland delegates attending its annual conference in Dallas.
Procter & Gamble's Northern Service Centre opens with a Swisslog automated pallet warehouse solution.
Apr 12, 2006
Friday 31st March was the official opening day for the new Northern Service Centre for P&G.
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.
