Monthly Archives: June 2013
Understanding the ‘D Word’ in Healthcare Supply Chain
How many healthcare supply chain practitioners does it take to manage inventory? Answer: We don’t know, because we, by and large, have not gone there yet. Most organizations use their materials management systems and supply chain talent to manage the … Continue reading
Managing the Shadow Supply Chain
If you have been in supply chain long enough, you probably would identify with this: It’s 5 p.m. on Friday, you are cleaning up your email, ensuring you have everything from the week covered. You might be allowing yourself to … Continue reading
Ace(s) in the Hole
Joe Colonna’s fine article on the Shadow Supply Chain reminds me that it is time to pay homage to three of my heroes. After graduating from the University of Miami, I began my formal supply chain career in 1972 as … Continue reading
Understanding the ‘D Word’ in Healthcare Supply Chain
How many healthcare supply chain practitioners does it take to manage inventory? Answer: We don’t know, because we, by and large, have not gone there yet. Most organizations use their materials management systems and supply chain talent to manage the … Continue reading
