ASC supply chain tip of the day: Keep an eye out for risks & spikes

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

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She shared the following supply chain tip with Becker’s ASC Review:

“Start by taking a hard look at your supply chain operations to fully understand and anticipate risks you may experience when the inevitable inventory disruption occurs. What you do today will make a difference to your clinicians and patients when critical supplies are not readily available,” she said. “What times of the year do you typically see spikes? Do they occur during flu season, wintertime or summer vacation? Consider adjusting your ordering and coordinating with manufacturers and distributors for anticipated increases in usage.”

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