ERP Not Working? 3 Reasons why, and how to correct them.

ERP systems are important for any business to manage growth, and keep abreast of political, technological, environmental and industrial changes. For many hospitals, their ERP systems create problems which prevent adequate growth and management if not addressed. Three areas your ERP implementation could be costing you money are: employee dissatisfaction,  no process review, and the wrong system. Employee Dissatisfaction Employees are …

Optimization is Key – How Healthy is Your Hospital Supply Chain?

In the rush to drive down healthcare costs, hospital supply chain optimization can help.  By doing so, hospitals are saving millions of dollars and blazing a new trail in healthcare management.  Through our PeopleSoft operational support, Belmero Inc. identifies ways to optimize hospital supply chains – just one way we typically achieve a 25% reduction in support costs and increase overall productivity for our clients. This May 4th through …

Creating an Effective Hospital Supply Chain

In the provision of quality service, a hospital needs a supply chain that merges logistic and purchasing operations of clinical elements. Attaining this objective is not always easy. A well-integrated hospital supply chain incorporates all relevant parties in and around the hospital into its process, including clinicians, finance, clinical outcomes, executive leaders, physicians and others, in other to achieve optimal success. When creating …

Economic Upswing and Hospital Supplier Management

Just as the economic slide changed the face and fiscal aspects of the supply chain, the recent economic upswing is going to shift it again. This may be the time to use your ERP metrics to not only review, but possibly re-negotiate supply contracts. This is the time to take C-level decisions with direct input from the core supply management levels. Research …