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As relentless as 2022 was, Vizient’s approach to supply assurance in the face of these challenges was equally unyielding. Here’s a look at a few key lessons that have shaped (and reshaped) the way Vi... read more

3PL vendors can leverage their expertise to create flexibility and offer enhanced sourcing strategies for providers. Whether a provider is supplementing their shared inventory strategy by stockpiling... read more

Effective management and preventative maintenance of diagnostic imaging and biomedical equipment can improve patient access to accurate diagnoses and effective treatment while increasing reliability ... read more

You’ve made the effort to align your strategic sourcing and value analysis teams — but are you able to ensure continued success through the sustainability of these changes? Essential components of a ... read more

For more than 100 years, diagnostic imaging professionals from around the globe have reserved the week following Thanksgiving to attend the world's largest medical imaging convention in Chicago hoste... read more

The hospital item master is the source of truth for supply chain and finance to assist in managing inventory — meaning it is crucial to understand some of the problems that can occur and how to comba... read more

Discussions around domestic manufacturing of medical supplies have picked up steam in recent years as the COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the risks and challenges of the global supply chain. read more

Vizient’s supplier performance strategy is about being a catalyst in the market to drive value to providers by cultivating the right value proposition at the right time — leading to more sustainable ... read more

It can be tricky for clinicians and supply chain leaders to determine whether (and in what cases) to select reusable or single-use endoscopes – but looking at the clinical, environmental, financial a... read more

As market challenges continue, Vizient is focused on partnering in new ways with providers and suppliers, says Vizient’s Molly Zmuda. read more

Though analytical reporting is becoming more automated over time, Excel reporting is nowhere near its sunset. With that in mind, here is a list of necessities to provide clear, concise and consistent... read more

It is critical that health systems drive new efficiencies to increase revenue and cost savings and that’s especially true for the OR, which represents both the largest revenue driver for health syste... read more