Supply Chain

Reducing supply chain waste can result in better profits for ASCs, said Molly Ehrlich, Vizient's consulting director of advisory solutions for supply chain operations.

Keeping track of routine metrics is one way to make ASC supply chains more efficient, said Molly Ehrlich, Vizient's consulting director of advisory solutions for supply chain operations.

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Ordering supplies on a schedule sends a routine demand signal to suppliers, said Molly Ehrlich, Vizient's consulting director of advisory solutions for supply chain operations.

Having an employee who is dedicated to supply chain management is one of the most effective ways to make ASC supply chains more efficient, said Molly Ehrlich, Vizient's consulting director of advisory solutions for supply chain operations.

Alan Johnson, MD, an otolaryngologist with Altru Health System in Grand Forks, N.D., invented the Minne Ties Agile MMF, a non-invasive jaw-fixation device available for oral and facial plastic surgeons to treat jaw fractures without bars, bone screws and wires.

ASCs should minimize the number of different storage locations for the same item, said Molly Ehrlich, Vizient's consulting director of advisory solutions for supply chain operations.

Uncovering hidden waste and discovering areas of savings can be achieved by re-evaluating internal processes. The key is knowing where to look and how to act.

Ann Arbor-based University of Michigan Health System agreed to pay $4.3 million to settle allegations involving stolen opioids, WNEM.com reports.

Boston Scientific plans to expand its Clonmel, Ireland-based facility in late 2018, The Nationalist reports.