The 4 things supply chain managers wish healthcare executives understood | Viewpoint
Chief Healthcare Executive November 6, 2023
Supply chain managers play an imperative role in ensuring a flow of materials and services. Leaders need to understand this complex process.
An optimized hospital supply chain can improve patient care and physician satisfaction. How do we get there?
In healthcare, supply chain management involves obtaining resources, managing supplies, and delivering goods and services to providers and patients.
When supply chain goals within an organization are not aligned, it can ultimately make the management of the supply chain inefficient and complex. With this in mind, organizations are realizing the need to ensure supply chain representation has a seat at the strategic planning table to more closely manage accelerating expenses.
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