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Innovation Through Supply Chain Optimization Moving strategies forward in an age of disruption
Innovation is typically viewed as the application of a better solution that meets new requirements or market needs. Upon further review, the definition of innovation is also an incremental improvement of an existing thing or an improved way of doing things. Supply chain management is a myriad of management practices, with multiple areas for incremental improvement/innovation. Optimization of supply chain management practices can occur in acquisition cost and BY DEE DONATELLI
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standardization activities, as well as in improving utilization via process improvement, standardizing clinical practice, and waste avoidance.
October 2020 | The Journal of Healthcare Contracting
