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Article: Top issues facing the hospital supply chain today.(Having my Say)
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- Healthcare Purchasing News
- Article date:
- November 1, 2004
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The pressures on hospital supply chains are changing. In the past, a hospital that managed its purchasing costs well could operate efficiently. Today, the cost of materials management can exceed 35% of a hospital's operating budget, with nearly 20-25% attributable to supply costs alone.
What are the top issues facing hospital executives and supply chain directors today? Specific perspectives may vary, but most agree that there are tremendous opportunities to improve supply chain performance. However, strong barriers must be overcome for change to succeed. Requirements include:
Integration
The hospital supply chain has insufficient linkages to ...