title: Strategic supply chain management.
abstract: A strategic focus on the supply chain can reap significant savings for hospitals. It also can improve employee satisfaction, patient safety and outcomes.
authors.forename: Lee Ann
authors.initials: LA
authors.lastname: Jarousse
mesh_terms: D001331:Automation; D003299:Cooperative Behavior; D004865:Equipment and Supplies, Hospital; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D017721:Hospital Costs; D006801:Humans; D007256:Information Systems / Q000458:organization & administration; D008421:Materials Management, Hospital / Q000191:economics / Q000458:organization & administration*