title: Supply chain needs improvement.
abstract: Other businesses rely on information technology to make the supply chain more efficient and dependable. Hospitals should follow suit.
authors.forename: Suzanna
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Hoppszallern
mesh_terms: D001331:Automation / Q000379:methods; D017598:Efficiency, Organizational; D001330:Electronic Data Processing; D006739:Hospital Administration; D006801:Humans; D007256:Information Systems / Q000458:organization & administration; D008421:Materials Management, Hospital / Q000458:organization & administration*; D010607:Pharmacy Service, Hospital / Q000458:organization & administration; D017751:Safety Management / Q000458:organization & administration