12 question

1. Outline and explain the concepts and processes associated with storage and inventory management in the healthcare supply chain.

2. Discuss and give examples of the process of storage and inventory management of various supply chain items (medical and surgical, pharmaceutical, office supplies, etc…).

3. Relate, discuss and provide examples of the tools and resources of storage and inventory management integrates with healthcare supply chain sourcing and purchasing.

4. Distinguish the operational areas of a healthcare supply chain storage facility.

5. Relate the storage and inventory management of a medical/surgical item, such as cotton balls versus a cardiac pacemaker, versus Federal Schedule Pharmaceutical narcotics to the healthcare supply chain operation.

6. Evaluate the benefits of improved storage and inventory management practices for healthcare supply chain operations and management in terms of healthcare organization capabilities.