Implementing collaborative practices in the healthcare supply chain: insights into hospital‐vendor operations

Implementing collaborative practices in the healthcare supply chain: insights into hospital‐vendor operations

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Article ID: iaor20132618
Volume: 15
Issue: 23
Start Page Number: 288
End Page Number: 303
Publication Date: May 2013
Journal: International Journal of Logistics Systems and Management
Authors: ,
Keywords: supply & supply chains
Abstract:

The paper discusses the characteristics of healthcare supply chains, and puts particular emphasis on the implementation of VMI/CMI in this sector specific context. By the means of case study research the paper provides empirical data on the benefits of the above collaborative practices for both the hospital and vendors. The paper contributes to the stream of research on VMI/CMI in the healthcare sector, where limited research attempts have been conducted so far. In contrast to other surveys this case study shows that specific and measurable cost reductions exist, in addition to other improvements such as better control over the inventories, and also in reduction of administrative work. Results obtained may be also relevant to other hospitals and vendors and as they can form a basis for comparisons.

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