If you value flexibility, contracts may become a thing of the past in your supply chain procurement. Learn how WestCMR vows to keep your best interest in the forefront with flexibility to buy the things you need, when you need them.
In the beginning of a new year, we make resolutions for our personal and professional lives. Leadership teams usually conduct the same exercise when planning for the new year: what …
“You live and you learn.” That is a statement you have certainly heard — and possibly spoken — before. All it means is that the obstacles we encounter, the “lemons” …
Even the most elaborate business practices and supply chains have weaknesses. Don’t let procurement be one of yours.
If 2020 has taught us anything, interruptions will happen; our response depends on how prepared we are for them.
The pandemic turned 2020 into an unpredictable year for hospitals and surgery centers across the nation. Many facilities were unable to source products, and with manufacturers closing left and right, …
In business, our ability to adapt to new challenges is what makes us stronger. We discuss how WestCMR creates value for healthcare facilities by disrupting the traditional supply chain flows, making them more prepared for interruptions.
Sustainability means more than simply switching to “green” products, or recycling plastic and glass products. For companies across the US and the world, sustainability can start with using recycled goods — such as paper — but few realize how easy it is to carry out sustainable practices across all departments.
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 …
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 …
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), …
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.
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…
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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 …
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 …
