Understanding the Healthcare Supply Chain System
Abstract
The healthcare industry supply chain system flows behind the scenes in most healthcare institutions. No one notices it’s even there until the flow of needed supplies is interrupted or stalled. The risks in this interruption can be high. For instance, when a clinician does not have the necessary medical or surgical supplies they need to deliver patient care, and treatment is delayed. On top of the clinical impacts, the costs of the healthcare industry supply chain are astounding and show no signs of bottoming out in the near future.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Healthcare Operations and Scheduling Optimization
Healthcare Policy and Management
Quality and Supply Management
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Productivity Press eBooks
- Pages
- 5–7
- Publication date
- 8 January 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter