Have you lost the butler to the DRG's?
Although these concepts have been around for quite some time, we are doubtful that they have been explored and used in supply and distribution departments. It may be that this will determine your ability to meet budgetary targets. We feel that flexibility in staffing, allowing to provide only as much manpower as is required depending on actual work load, will be one of the more important management techniques to be used by supply managers in the new environment.
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