Supply Chain
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.
Cardinal Health
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:
Supply chain company Medline has opened a 1.1 million-square-foot distribution facility in Perryville, Md.
Five industry leaders shared supply chain tips with Becker's ASC Review. Here are their insights:
Stephanie Martin, vice president of operations and clinical services for Westchester, Ill.-based ASC manager Regent Surgical Health, shared supply chain tips on Regent's blog.
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.