Supply Chain

Facing ongoing pressure to reduce costs, hospitals and health systems are looking more closely at their supply chains as a source of significant, additional savings. An often-overlooked cost that impacts the entire supply chain is transportation, managing the daily flow…

To save on freight, start by evaluating your direct shipment strategy.

The number of blood donations continues to drop in the U.S., which has some federal health officials concerned about the implications, according to a KIRO 7 news report.  

Five drugs or medical devices approved by the FDA since March 8:

Healthcare organizations face many challenges in managing their supply chains. But there are a few problems that supply chain managers can avoid to improve inventory management, standardization and efficiency to save money for their organizations.

Alignment of clinical and supply chain objectives can positively influence costs and patient outcomes. However, in order to reap the benefits of alignment, organizations must work to break down communication silos, optimize workflows, and generate buy-in among both staff and…

Direct manufacturer shipments work independently and in their own silos, which can affect how the overall hospital supply chain operates.

Four recent drugs or medical devices approved by the FDA since March 1:

Hospital leaders see improving supply chain management as a way to counter rapidly declining margins, a new survey conducted by Sage Growth Partners suggests.  

Drone delivery has long been promised to disrupt the transportation industry and improve access to medical supplies, especially in rural areas. But where does it stand?