Healthcare Supply Chain Technology and Strategy

"The factors driving health care reform are not new, and they are not going to go away," said Dr. Toby Cosgrove, CEO of the Cleveland Clinic. "We know we have to take costs out of the system and improve quality." In contrast to the states, the nation's vast health care industry is better prepared. When the law passed in 2010, insurers, hospitals and major employers immediately went to work to carry it out.  TSH is at the forefront of the Healthcare Supply Chain Transformation.  Learn more about our innovative solutions to help you address the coming changes.  The Tools to help you lower the cost  of your healthcare supply chain A perfect for a variety of healthcare models Learn about MDS for the IDN and Hospital Supply Chain.  Visit us at AHRMM 2012 . Click here to read more...

New Product Announcement: MDS-EMS - Emergency Medical Services supply usage is at an all time high. Is your business focused on this exploding market? There is a growing use of EMS as a “front door” to health care in the United States. People who need to go to a doctor, but do not have a primary care physician, are using an ambulance to get into the medical care system. Increasingly, in both rural and urban settings, EMS is taking the place of the local doctor. With the growing number of uninsured patients and the continuing trend of a shortage of primary care providers this usage will only increase. In addition terrorism, natural disasters and disease outbreaks are in the media everyday. As a result, ambulances are more and more the primary method of emergency care. As a Medical Distributor have you focused on this growing marketplace? With MDS-EMS, you have the tools to address the needs of this growing marketplace! And once you capture the client, you become the primary (if not sole...

Import/Distribution Companies RLB Food Distributors:   Seamless integration and customization with rock solid support, the foundations for the future   Seamless integration and customization with rock solid support, the foundations for the future RLB Food Distributors prides itself on providing the highest quality produce, deli and bakery products available to the supermarket, specialty food market and convenience stores. RLB has gone beyond typical food distribution to reap profits for its customers by offering value added services, from the highest level of personalized attention to the most innovative products of extraordinary quality. MDS (Master Distribution System) is the software engine that powers this commitment to their customer base and enables RLB to react quickly and efficiently serve their clients. Providing this level of service makes RLB a standout in the Fresh Produce Industry. To read the entire story click here (PDF) .

Import/Distribution Companies Freeman Products Worldwide:   Software Vendor and Supply Distributor Moving Forward into the Future Software Vendor and Supply Distributor Moving Forward into the Future Established in the 1920’s as Brass Screw Machine Parts Business, Freeman Products Worldwide knows what it takes to keep a business thriving. When looking to incorporate the latest benefits and technology in the ERP marketplace, Freeman looked no further then their software partner, The Systems House, Inc. To read the entire story click here (PDF) .

Import/Distribution Companies Helby Import Company:   Improving Sales and Earning New Business Partnerships   Improving Sales and Earning New Business Partnerships Helby Import Company, Inc., a Carteret, NJ-based Craft Supply Company that distributes beading supplies for home crafts, jewelry design, and commercial applications, achieved exponential growth through smart management, choice product offerings, and the right combination of software. With comprehensive supply-chain data flowing directly into MDS applications, Helby is reaping the benefits of improved integration and a consolidated system overview. To read the entire story click here (PDF) .

Customer Case Studies Verizon Risk Management:   Innovative and Comprehensive Solutions – Enabling Legacy Applications while providing a long term growth path for your mulitivalued application. Innovative and Comprehensive Solutions GTE and Verizon Risk Management needed an innovative resolution to their unique business challenge. TSH provided a stable solution that operates 24/7, backed by a responsive support team. GTE and Verizon relied on TSH professionals and the MDS technology platform to provide a workable solution for the future, and the results exceeded their expectations.. To read the entire story click here (PDF) .

HyGen Pharmaceuticals Inc.:   "Compliance, Flexibility, Integration and Unlimited Growth Potential MDS helps modernize the healthcare industry Integrated and Flexible Solutions With their compliance needs met, their warehouse and inventory monitored, and armed with the software tools to manage and maintain their business, HyGen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is on track to make a difference in the Generic Pharmaceutical marketplace. TSH and HyGen are partnered to utilize best of breed business practices and software to allow both companies to reap the benefits of their new relationship. What does the future hold for these two companies? The answer is what ever they can think of.. To read the entire story click here (PDF).

Leesar Regional Services:   Making MDS Part of a Long-Term Strategy "Making MDS Part of a Long-Term Strategy" When their original software vendor went out of business,   LeeSar Regional Services Corporation , a hospital supply company which typically processes thousands of transactions a day), had 30 days to find a new, easy-to-use solution that would work for them. After a search of available software vendors, they chose MDS from The Systems House, Inc. TSH understood the issues LeeSar was facing, and TSH's proactive customer support team was able to react quickly to provide workable solutions and get LeeSar up and running fast. To read the entire story click here (PDF) .

Long Beach Surgical:   Leading the Way with MDS LONG BEACH SURGICAL "Leading the Way with MDS" MDS helped   Long Beach Surgical   take control of their business. With MDS, Long Beach was able to keep an optimal balance of inventory, track sales programs and rebates, and handle as many orders as they could possibly get. They soon realized that they could not afford NOT to have MDS. To read the entire story click here (PDF) .

Heartland Medical Supply:   "Starting Strong Staying Strong"   "Starting Strong Staying Strong" " MDS   had the features, power, and reliability to run our daily operations. Similarly, it had the flexibility and scalability to accommodate the evolving demands of our growing company," says Brian Rummelhart of   Heartland Medical Supply, Inc. MDS ASP   gave recent start-up Heartland Medical Supply, Inc. the power enjoy a steady expansion, and a broadening client base all with a smaller up-front investment than an in-house system. To read the entire story click here (PDF) .

Southern Safety Sales:  S eamless conversion, dedicated support, and industry specific features allow a small business to flourish Seamless conversion, dedicated support “We had concerns about moving systems and not disrupting our day to day operations,” recalls Scott Grambolt, Vice President of Southern Safety Sales located in Austin, Texas. “The Systems House, Inc. (TSH) made it happen.” Southern investigated many of the available software solutions and selected the MDS system operating on an ASP (hosted) basis. Commenting on the selection, Scott said: ”The Systems House offered us a complete, cost effective solution dedicated to the needs of Medical Distributors.” To read the entire story click here (PDF) .

Neil Medical Group:   Long-term relationship reaps extensive rewards Long-term relationship reaps extensive rewards In business it can be said that relationships are everything. For Neil Medical Group, a 14 year relationship with The Systems House, Inc. (TSH) is still returning benefits for both companies. Neil Medical recently completed the upgrade of their ERP software system from version 10 of the MDS software system to the latest release. This gave Neil Medical Group access to the latest features and technology while preserving the investment and customizations in their current version. To read the entire story click here (PDF) .

Ace Glass:   Open-Source and RemoteNet - A simplified solution providing quicker order cycles and increased sales volume   Open-Source and RemoteNet - A simplified solution Founded 1936 in Vineland, NJ, Ace Glass is a leader and innovator of scientific glassware, lab equipment and glass apparatus. Ace Glass needed to integrate their ERP package with a web-based solution to allow customers to order products from them using the internet. Their current ERP package was the MDS system from The Systems House Inc.(TSH), and it made sense that they decided to incorporate RemoteNet, The Systems House's web-based portal into their current software. To read the entire story click here (PDF) .