We observe National Healthcare Supply Chain Week Oct. 6-12, 2024 because it is imperative to recognize the vital role that supply chain professionals play in delivering exceptional patient care.
MercuryGate TMS enhances pharmaceutical transportation and healthcare supply chain management by augmenting visibility, focusing on future-ready solutions, and delivering operational efficiencies.
The Importance of the Healthcare Supply Chain
Supply chain failure, as evidenced during the pandemic with widespread shortages of PPE and other medical supplies, can have dire consequences for patient outcomes and put immense strain on healthcare professionals.
Moreover, the United States spends nearly double per capita on healthcare compared to other affluent nations. Efficient supply chain management not only aids in lowering overhead costs but also contributes to more affordable healthcare services. In a landscape where every dollar counts, the supply chain is a cost-saving mechanism and a vital organ in healthcare.
Unveiling the Power of Partnerships
Partnerships drive innovation, augment efficiencies, and ultimately, elevate patient care. Healthcare organizations are adopting new strategies to enhance supply chain management, such as forming cross-functional teams and reevaluating current supply chain networks.
MercuryGate TMS Powers Partnerships in Healthcare Supply Chain Management
MercuryGate TMS is a proven cornerstone in healthcare logistics, as illustrated by our partnership with Mölnlycke. Our Smart Transportation platform helped Mölnlycke transform its healthcare supply chain management and realize several advantages.
7 Benefits Mölnlycke Realizes in Collaboration with MercuryGate
- Unified, Flexible Transportation Platform: Our SaaS-based transportation management system allowed Mölnlycke to streamline its extensive global logistics, eliminating the inefficiencies of multiple disparate systems.
- Customizable Workflows: Configurable workflows allowed Mölnlycke to tailor the system to specific needs. This resulted in optimized processes and agility.
- Improved User Experience: Our TMS required less training compared to previous systems, enabling faster onboarding for users regardless of previous system experience.
- Increased Competence: Mölnlycke works more strategically, streamlining processes despite possible operational variances across their global network.
- Enhanced Collaboration: Communication improved across departments and teams within Mölnlycke, ensuring more consistent and effective system support.
- Integration with Existing Systems: Seamless integration of the Smart Transportation platform with Mölnlycke’s existing ERP and other systems reduced friction associated with technology adoption.
- Proactive Freight Management: Features like visibility, auditing capabilities, automatic and invoice verification in MercuryGate TMS enhanced Mölnlycke’s control over freight management.
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A Tribute to the Champions of the Healthcare Supply Chain
This year’s theme, “Excellence in Every Link,” encapsulates the true essence of the future of the healthcare supply chain: collaboration, technology, and an unwavering focus on patient needs.
