Of all possible improvements to make within your surgery center, celebrating staff successes is the most vital.

Cheryl Poplaski, Vizient's senior director of supply chain operations, outlined what ASCs can do to prepare for supply chain disruptions.

Because ASC team members often wear several hats, it can be hard for them to find time to ensure supply orders have been placed, according to Jeff Lawrence, vice president of business development for Inventory Optimization Solutions.

Medline is opening a national sales support center in Libertyville, Ill., bringing multiple teams under the same roof.

Devices, implants and medical supplies are among ASC's greatest expenses, according to Westchester, Ill.-based Regent Surgical Health.

  Surgery centers have limited storage space for supplies, which is why it’s important to identify and combine the SKUs used for every procedure in space-saving packs. Combining the most frequently used supplies streamlines operations and reduces supply costs, according to Mandie Shipp, RN, BSN, senior consultant in clinical operations at Dublin, Ohio-based Cardinal Health.

ASCs should involve all stakeholders in order to control costs, according to Westchester, Ill.-based Regent Surgical Health.

Even if an ASC's supply chain processes are successful, there's always room for improvement, according to healthcare performance improvement company Vizient.

St. Louis-based Woodcrest Surgery Center acquired a 3D visualization system for retinal surgery.

When it comes to storage in the ASC space, it’s all about achieving balance. Whether you have too little space, too much (highly unlikely), or just the right amount, it’s all about maximizing what you have.

ASC developer and operator Sovereign Healthcare has selected medical equipment budgeting and analytics software for its surgery center projects.

Ann Castro, BroadJump's vice president of nonacute sales, weighed in on the top supply chain opportunities and challenges for ASCs.

Ann Castro, BroadJump's vice president of non acute sales, weighed in on the top supply chain opportunities and challenges for ASCs.

  Molly Ehrlich, Vizient's consulting director of advisory solutions for supply chain operations, shared a story on Vizient's blog about an operating room that kept running out of supplies.

In case of emergencies, it’s important for ASCs to ensure they have the information needed to manage situations that arise, according to Cheryl Poplaski, Vizient's senior director of supply chain operations.

Case-costing supply chain for procedures can help give ASCs a better idea of how they can reduce spending, according to Amanda Frith, vice president of supply chain for ASC manager Surgical Care Affiliates.

Strong distributor relationships are vital to ASC success, and a one-vendor approach for your distribution needs can enable a holistic view of your facility. Think of your distributor as a business consultant that can help you to grow and expand. 

Cheryl Poplaski, Vizient's senior director of supply chain operations, outlined what ASCs can do to prepare for supply chain disruptions.

Here are three things supply chain company medline has done in past month or so:

Six supply chain experts shared their insights on how to improve the ASC supply chain with Becker's ASC Review: