title: EDI enables big cuts in supply procurement costs.
abstract: Many providers are turning to information technology to improve the supply procurement process as well as reduce supply utilization. These providers are saving money and time by using such technologies as EDI, the Internet, bar coding, purchasing cards and automated supply stations.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: McCormack
mesh_terms: D002140:California; D003195:Computer Communication Networks / Q000191:economics*; D017046:Cost Savings; D001330:Electronic Data Processing; D016730:Program Development; D011682:Purchasing, Hospital / Q000379:methods / Q000458:organization & administration*