Just like the value analysis revolution that we experienced in the early 2000’s to the present we are now seeing that supply utilization management (SUM) is becoming a major buzzword in the healthcare supply chain.

If you are a frequent reader of our blog, you would know that we are very high on hospital supply chain benchmarking because it will make your supply chain operation better than just good. Yet, for those who still doubt the benefits of healthcare supply benchmarking here are four things you need to know to change this mindset

If you are a frequent reader of our blog, you would know that we are very high on hospital supply chain benchmarking because it will make your supply chain operation better than just good. Yet, for those who still doubt the benefits of healthcare supply benchmarking here are four things you need to know to change this mindset

If you are a frequent reader of our blog, you would know that we are very high on hospital supply chain benchmarking because it will make your supply chain operation better than just good. Yet, for those who still doubt the benefits of healthcare supply benchmarking here are four things you need to know to change this mindset

Every healthcare supply chain organization we know of has either a monthly, quarterly and annual savings reports that they prepare for their senior healthcare management.  Most are prepared on spreadsheets that limit the accuracy, comprehension and integrity of these reports.  Consequently, here are three big pitfalls we see that you need to avoid if you want your savings reports to reflect your real short and long-term savings accurately.

Plus we highlight two of the biggest savings areas in the healthcare supply chain that you should be aware of in our Q & A Section

Every healthcare supply chain organization we know of has either a monthly, quarterly and annual savings reports that they prepare for their senior healthcare management.  Most are prepared on spreadsheets that limit the accuracy, comprehension and integrity of these reports.  Consequently, here are three big pitfalls we see that you need to avoid if you want your savings reports to reflect your real short and long-term savings accurately.

Plus we highlight two of the biggest savings areas in the healthcare supply chain that you should be aware of in our Q & A Section

In this podcast we will outline the major reasons why you need to have a VA Strategic Plan in the first place. Plus we will outline the 5 most important Elements to a Successful Value Analysis Strategic Plan. Finally we will highlight the top benefits that you and your organization will reap by having a Value Analysis Strategic Plan in place now and for the future!

In this podcast we will outline the major reasons why you need to have a VA Strategic Plan in the first place. Plus we will outline the 5 most important Elements to a Successful Value Analysis Strategic Plan. Finally we will highlight the top benefits that you and your organization will reap by having a Value Analysis Strategic Plan in place now and for the future!

There seems to be reluctance to automate a hospital, system or IDN’s value analysis program’s tasks or activities at too many healthcare organizations, even though it could be a big productivity booster for their value analysis program. Here are five reasons to consider doing so in this fiscal year:

There seems to be reluctance to automate a hospital, system or IDN’s value analysis program’s tasks or activities at too many healthcare organizations, even though it could be a big productivity booster for their value analysis program. Here are five reasons to consider doing so in this fiscal year: