ASC supply chain tip of the day: Routinely monitor metrics

Keeping an eye on performance metrics can help ASCs increase supply chain efficiency, said Molly Ehrlich, Vizient’s consulting director of advisory solutions for supply chain operations.

Advertisement

Here’s a tip Ms. Ehrlich shared with Becker’s ASC Review:

“Routine metrics should cover financial and operational effectiveness, but it is also important to include metrics that can lead to opportunities for improvement and innovation initiatives. For example, include measures that would show if freight was reduced when orders were placed every Monday and Thursday versus randomly,” she said. “Report on the number of SKUs managed and trend that number when undertaking product standardization to show the decrease in SKUs.”

More articles on supply chain:
3 ways to manage ASC inventory more effectively
The top supply chain challenges ASCs are facing today — 5 Qs with an expert
ASC supply chain tip: Lean on your distributor

At the Becker’s 32nd Annual Meeting: The Business and Operations of ASCs, taking place October 29-31 in Chicago, ASC leaders, surgeons and healthcare executives will explore strategies to drive growth, enhance operational performance, navigate reimbursement challenges and prepare for the future of ambulatory surgery. Apply for complimentary registration now.

Register to Attend Webinar

Beyond the bottleneck: How health systems are improving access, flow and care continuity

Thursday, July 30
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CDT

Presenters: Imamu Tomlinson, MD, MBA, VituityWilliam Morice II, MD, PhD, Mayo Clinic LaboratoriesJordan Dale, MD, Houston MethodistAsh Tengshe, City of HopeChris Klay, MHA, MA, PT, FACHE, Hospital Sisters Health System

Advertisement

Next Up in Supply chain

Advertisement

Comments are closed.