Boosting Healthcare Resilience: Proactive Strategies to Tackle Supply Chain Disruptions
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Contributed by: Kate Gamble
Summary
The healthcare industry faces significant challenges from supply chain disruptions driven by global events and fluctuating trade policies, necessitating a shift from reactive to proactive strategies for resilience. Healthcare organizations must identify vulnerabilities within their supply chains through education and visibility, engage regularly with suppliers to understand risks, and leverage flexible contract terms to mitigate tariff impacts. Emphasizing standardization across departments can lead to cost savings and improved patient care, while fostering an organizational culture that supports change management is vital for effective strategy implementation. Utilizing AI and predictive analytics can further enhance decision-making, enabling healthcare leaders to navigate uncertainties more effectively.
