Technological advancement is rapidly progressing across all industries, and should ideally be used to support (not replace) supply chain staff and free up valuable time for clinicians to spend with their patients. In areas where human error is a concern and visibility is important, consider implementing automation.
When processing large amounts of relatively straightforward data (as when managing number of SKUs and total usage within a hospital), human error can result in inaccurate records and lead to forecasting issues in the future. In fact, manually driven processes are the main reason for lack of supply chain visibility for 79% of supply chain enterprises worldwide.[i] To have the most accurate inventory data at your fingertips, consider implementing automated inventory management in areas of your hospital where costly products are being lost or manual forecasting is consistently imprecise.
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[1] https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/finance/transforming-the-supply-chain-why-automation-is-the-key-to-waste-reduction.html