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  5 Keys to a Greener Supply Chain (Becker’s Hospital Review)

  Wed 02 May 2012

  We've all heard the "Three R’s" (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) that help to maximize efficiency and eliminate waste from our routine. Hospital leaders may think going green is costly, yet there are several ways to improve sustainability while maintaining profitability. In honor of Earth Day, here are five ideas that can turn ordinary, everyday practices into areas of opportunity...article continued at Becker’s Hospital Review >MORE

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  5 Least Capital-Intensive Ways to Control Your Supply Chain (Becker’s Hospital Review)

  Thu 26 Apr 2012

  Experts agree that superior supply chain management is a critical success factor for health systems aiming to improve patient care yet reduce total costs. What's more, it's possible to achieve supply chain excellence without making a major capital investment...article continued at Becker's Hospital Review >MORE

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  Evaluating Self-Distribution A Guide for Healthcare Executives

  Mon 14 Nov 2011

  In an effort to reduce the costs of medical products and exert control over the supply chain, some hospitals and integrated delivery networks (IDNs) have implemented or are considering implementing a strategy known as self-distribution. >MORE

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  Inventory Considerations for Physician Practices

  Sat 10 Sep 2011

  Physician practices and IDNs have limited space to store medical supplies, yet it is crucial to always have the right products on hand. Working with a distributor allows for easy access to products in small quantities, and provides huge financial value in time, space, and reduced cash outlay. >MORE

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  Three Distributors Rank in Top 10 of Healthcare Supply Chain Ranking

  Fri 25 Feb 2011

  Gartner, Inc. has released the findings from its second annual Healthcare Supply Chain Top 25. The research focuses on the healthcare value chain's pursuit of high-quality patient care at optimal economic cost. The Top 25 ranking for 2010 identifies organizations striving for supply chain excellence and better patient care. >MORE

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  IDNs Utilize Distribution Services in Innovative Ways

  Sun 03 Oct 2010

  It has been said that if you’ve seen one IDN, you’ve seen one IDN. Following a panel discussion with three IDN supply chain executives at the recent HIDA Executive Conference in Jacksonville, Fla., so too could it safely be said that if you’ve seen one IDN/distributor relationship, you’ve seen one IDN/distributor relationship. >MORE