Contract Pricing on Surgical Supplies
As far as pushbacks go, one that I have probably heard the most in my almost-four years here at WestCMR is in regards to contract pricing. I think many buyers …
The True Cost of Innovation in the Medical Device Industry
Most small businesses start out with the ambitious goal to offer a product or service that is different or unique. Often this is the difference between success and failure. In …
Research the Healthcare companies you align your organization with for any product or service…
If you are in materials management and are responsible for buying/selling hospital supplies, this may appeal to you. With the power of the internet exploding over the past decade (or more), …
CEOs and CFOs: 10 things demanding your attention this year
How does one prioritize when everything is important? It’s a familiar feeling for most hospital and health system executives. To simplify and focus, we spoke to experts who helped us identify 10 of the most pressing issues for healthcare leadership and financial teams in 2016.
Top 10 Supply Chain Articles of 2015
In our ongoing coverage of supply chain management, IW regularly looks at the latest technologies and best practices that drive excellence in procurement, inventory management, logistics, material handling, transportation, warehousing and distribution…
Considering inventory management technology? 5 ways to build your case
Cardinal Health, Becker’s Healthcare, Supply Chain , Inventory Management
2016 Healthcare Trends to Watch: Solving the Medical Cost Mystery
By Randy Ware, President/CEO, WestCMR Finalizing your 2016 goals? Have you considered the predictions in industry trends for next year? PriceWaterhouseCoopers’ most recent survey summarizes the top ten trends shaping the health industry in 2016. While …
A WestCMR Partnership Helps Hospitals Reduce Waste; Recoup Supply Dollars
By Nancy Kailas, Vice President, Business Development, WestCMR Unbelievable but true: Researchers at Johns Hopkins found that the U.S. wastes at least tens of millions of dollars each year in unused …