title: Finding gold in the supply chain.
abstract: To optimize supply chain performance and achieve savings that enhance the bottom line, hospitals should: Generate purchase orders for every item purchased. Ensure the organization is protected from undue vendor influence. Keep track of where supply chain dollars are going. Review contracts regularly to ensure competitiveness. Have a contract for each product category. Buy only what the organization is sure to use. Get rid of excess inventory. Develop a strategic plan for continued supply chain savings.
authors.affiliation: Appleseed Healthcare Resources, Mercer Island, Wash., USA. acaudle@appleseedhc.com
authors.forename: Allen
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Caudle
mesh_terms: D017046:Cost Savings / Q000379:methods; D004469:Economics, Hospital; D017598:Efficiency, Organizational / Q000191:economics*; D008421:Materials Management, Hospital / Q000191:economics* / Q000458:organization & administration