LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

• Describe the relationships of providers with the companies at the upstream source of medical supplies.

• Recognize the information sources for supply chain and inventory management in various health services operations.

• Review current use of just-in-time services and partnerships or alliances with suppliers for health care organizations.

• Describe the parameters involved in inventory management.

• Recognize the relationship between ordering costs and carrying costs.

• Develop A-B-C approach and EOQ models.

• Analyze an inventory management problem.

HEALTH CARE SUPPLY CHAIN

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