SUPPLY CHAIN
Turning Challenges into Opportunities Despite the obstacles , many healthcare organizations , confronted by compel ling reasons to change , are beginning to break down the barriers and build the supply chain of the future .
That supply chain will be lean , quick to respond to opportunities and challenges , and viewed as a strategic imperative for the financial health of the entire organiza tion . And perhaps more importantly , it will be sustainable .
As the largest business community in healthcare , GHX connects hospital supply chain , finance and clinical professionals with their suppliers and partners , providing services and solutions that enable them to improve operational efficiency and drive down costs . The company does this by automating supply chain processes , increasing visibility into information and providing business intelligence tools that enable providers and suppliers to make more informed decisions .
GHX has identified seven steps to healthcare supply chain transformation . By following these steps , hospitals and health systems
‘ GHX has identified seven steps to healthcare supply chain transformation . By following these steps , hospitals and health systems can turn the weaknesses in their supply chains into strengths ’
can turn the weaknesses in their supply chains into strengths , creating viable solutions for the long-term success of their organizations .
1 . It All Begins at the Top Because supply chain touches a broad range of functions within a healthcare organization – operations , clinical departments , finance , value analysis ,
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