Now is the critical time to perform supply chain execution evaluations for peak season planning. Listed below are some recommendations to consider regarding a few key factors influencing 2019 end-of-year performance. Taking action now will allow your company to introduce lessons-learned improvements that are beneficial to 2020 operational performance.
Read full post | Posted by Brian R. Neale, Client Executive on 10.21.19
Patrick Sedlak recently received an award in recognition of his volunteer role on MHI’s Roundtable Advisory Committee. MHI is the largest material handling, logistics, and supply chain association in the U.S., and it is known for hosting the trade shows Promat and Modex.
Read full post | Posted by Senior Management on 11.16.18
What does Paul Simon have to do with the healthcare supply chain? Find out by reading Part III of Fred Crans’ series on supply chain disruption, published in the September 2018 edition of Healthcare Purchasing News.
Read full post | Posted by Senior Management on 09.28.18
Healthcare Purchasing News recently published an article by Fred Crans, Client Executive, about supply chain disruption that the healthcare industry experienced in 2017.
Read full post | Posted by Senior Management on 07.05.18
As Hurricane Maria taught us in Puerto Rico, it’s not enough for healthcare organizations to know who provides their devices, medicines and supplies. Healthcare supply chain security requires knowing where in the world those supplies originate.
Read full post | Posted by on 04.09.18
A year and a half ago I came to Sedlak as a 40+ year veteran of the healthcare supply chain. I thought my charge was to teach these Industrial Engineers about healthcare. Instead, I have learned that healthcare is missing opportunities for distribution and logistics cost savings and optimization.
Read full post | Posted by on 03.30.18
As health care organizations focus on improving operations in order to become more efficacious and cost-effective in rendering care, they often focus on big picture initiatives. In doing so, they can overlook opportunities in more mundane places.
Read full post | Posted by on 01.19.18
Is Black Friday on its death bed? Although it may not be going away entirely, the impact of Black Friday as a point-in-time event is definitely fading as the idea of “Grey November” gains traction in the retail industry, a trend with significant implications for retail distribution.
Read full post | Posted by on 01.16.18
A Consolidated Services Center (CSC) can create savings for a healthcare organization if executed well. However, the decision should be well thought out and justified with extensive research and financial modeling as it represents a substantial investment with ongoing requirements. Several experts from the healthcare industry weigh in on the considerations, risks, and benefits.
Read full post | Posted by on 10.02.17
A Consolidated Services Center (CSC) can create savings for a healthcare organization if executed well. However, the decision should be well thought out and justified with extensive research and financial modeling as it represents a substantial investment with ongoing requirements. Several experts from the healthcare industry weigh in on the considerations, risks, and benefits.
Read full post | Posted by on 09.25.17
