Alignment of clinical and supply chain objectives can positively influence costs and patient outcomes. However, in order to reap the benefits of alignment, organizations must work to break down ...

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In the past few years, organizations have responded to a series of supply chain shocks mostly by employing isolated risk-mitigation strategies within planning, direct materials or manufacturing — ...

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Supply chain challenges can arise when clinical and supply chain teams do not effectively communicate, often leading to frustration and misalignment that can affect patient outcomes. In an upcoming ...