For healthcare executives today, embracing digital transformation in the supply chain is essential for staying competitive and delivering optimal patient care.
This session will explore in detail how understanding the varying definitions of digitizing the supply chain and following the recommended preparation and implementation steps, healthcare organizations, both large and small, can embark on a successful journey towards a digitally empowered supply chain.
Learning Objectives:
1. Define digitization of the supply chain including leveraging technology and data-driven solutions to streamline and automate various aspects of the supply chain process.
2. Explain how digitization can be approached differently depending on organizational goals and resources, unique requirements, and capabilities. This will include aspects such as implementing advanced technologies and automating manual processes using digital platforms and software.
3. Prepare strategies for digitization including assessing current state, evaluating existing supply chain processes, identifying pain points, and determining areas that can benefit from digitization.
4. Assess implementation recommendations including starting small, collaborating with suppliers, enhancing data integration, and continuous improvement.