Supply Chain

During the COVID-19 pandemic, supply chain vulnerabilities were exposed. This inspired healthcare supply chain professionals to focus on making systematic changes such as strengthening relationships with distributors and suppliers, re-evaluating spending, and inventory planning. Keeping an eye on inventory and pricing demands and trends, being proactive...

The coronavirus pandemic has shifted the hospital supply chain towards taking a more proactive approach when anticipating supply needs – different from their traditional processes. Forecasting is becoming more essential for hospitals as supply needs fluctuate during these uncertain times. Focusing on optimizing supply chain visibility...

The healthcare supply chain has faced increased logistical challenges in recent months. The global pandemic has created disruptions in meeting critical supply needs for healthcare facilities across the country. Proactively communicating with customers and sourcing products from alternative sources are essential to ensure healthcare workers’ urgent...

Awareness of the importance of standardization of essential supplies is growing with the recent impacts of Covid-19. This has exposed a current lack of standards across the industry which is facing challenges with supply continuity and visibility. Improving how the industry communicates supply data optimizes visibility...