title: No more chances for supply-chain savings? Look again!
abstract: To optimize supply-chain performance, hospitals must: Take into account all elements of the supply chain; Decide who will lead the supply-chain improvement effort; Decide where to focus improvement initiatives; Assess the savings potential; Overcome barriers to success; Set appropriate targets and measure performance.
authors.affiliation: Resource Development Associates, Hendersonville, Tenn., USA. bobdavis777@comcast.net
authors.forename: Robert N
authors.initials: RN
authors.lastname: Davis
mesh_terms: D003363:Cost Control / Q000379:methods; D017598:Efficiency, Organizational; D004865:Equipment and Supplies, Hospital / Q000191:economics / Q000600:supply & distribution*; D006750:Hospital Distribution Systems / Q000191:economics; D008421:Materials Management, Hospital / Q000191:economics* / Q000458:organization & administration; D014481:United States