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Surgical Supply Economics

Let’s leave rigid contracts in 2022

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.

Environmental Sustainability / Surgical Supply Economics / Surgical Supply Management

Got New Year’s Resolutions? We can help.

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 …

Environmental Sustainability / Surgical Supply Economics / Surgical Supply Management / Surgical Supply Stories

There is a better way.

“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” …

Media / Surgical Supply Economics / Surgical Supply Management

When adversity knocks, we answer.

Even the most elaborate business practices and supply chains have weaknesses. Don’t let procurement be one of yours.

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Lesson Learned: We must prepare for interruptions

If 2020 has taught us anything, interruptions will happen; our response depends on how prepared we are for them.

Surgical Supply Economics / Surgical Supply Management

The past year made a case for third-party vendors in our industry

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, …

Surgical Supply Economics / Surgical Supply Management

Our best value-add to healthcare facilities may be how we are disrupting their supply chain

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.

Surgical Supply Economics

Sustainability is Healthy — for your supply chain and your bottom line.

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.

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Surgical Supply Economics

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 …

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Surgical Supply Economics

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 …

Surgical Supply Economics

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), …

Surgical Supply Economics / Surgical Supply Management

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.

Surgical Supply Economics / Surgical Supply Management

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…

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Considering inventory management technology? 5 ways to build your case

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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 …

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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 …

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