TOP 10 – HEALTHCARE SUPPLY CHAINS
THCARE LY CHAINS
Healthcare Digital takes a look at the top 10 healthcare supply chains ensuring patients receive life-saving medication quickly and effectively
WRITTEN BY: LIBBY HARGREAVES
Behind every successful surgery or timely diagnosis is a supply chain working quietly but critically in the background. From gauze and syringes to life-saving medication and imaging equipment, every item needs to be in the right place at the right time. Missed deliveries or mismatched inventory can delay treatment or compromise care.
Healthcare supply chains carry up to 40 % of a health system’ s total spend, which if managed successfully, could yield smoother operations, reduced waste and better experiences for both patients and clinicians. However, getting this wrong could have immediate and costly consequences.
With smarter supply chain management, hospitals can save up to 10 % on supply costs, according to McKinsey – without cutting corners on care. healthcare-digital. com 15