Healthcare Supply Chain Technology and Strategy

Since the warehouse is typically where most of your work gets done here is a list of quick tips that should help you make sure it runs smoothly like a well oiled machine.  1)Layout:  Your warehouse layout  should incorporate dedicated areas for receiving, shipping and Bulk storage. If you don't have the space for dedicated area's at least label them, and when overflow space is needed change the signs.  This will help you know where inventory is and should be.  2)Racking:  Make sure  you have the right type of racking, shelving and storage for the products in your warehouse. Spend some money upfront on racking / shelving to allow for the maximum lifespan possible.There is large resale market in this equipment, so make sure to look at used or second hand product. Once you do decide on a product take the time to make sure it is securely attached to walls and floors. Lastly check to see there is plenty of space between shelves so that all stock is easily ...

AmerisourceBergen, Cardinal Health and McKesson pursue growth overseas   Expansion is top of mind for AmerisourceBergen, Cardinal Health and McKesson, the three companies that control over 80% of U.S. drug distribution to pharmacies, nursing homes and hospitals. McKesson and AmerisourceBergen have looked to Europe, while Cardinal Health is increasing sales in China. As many of their customers brace for changes under ObamaCare, U.S. drug wholesalers are in expansion mode — heading overseas and forming purchasing co-ops wherever they see fit. This massive piece of the healthcare puzzle is home to three huge competitors. Two of those, McKesson (MCK), the largest, and No. 3 AmerisourceBergen (ABC), are expanding heavily into Europe — mainly through joint partnerships. The No. 2 player, Cardinal Health (CAH), has also been looking for new business outside the U.S., especially in China. It announced a partnership with CVS Caremark (CVS) to form what it claims will be the largest drug-bu...

For many companies thousands or even millions of dollars are poured into their website each year, on everything from design, content, media, SEO (search engine optimization), promotion, and advertising, to hosting, infrastructure, and more.  After all, a website is the Grand Central Station of a company’s digital universe.  According to a 2013 study by   Gartner , total spend on “digital marketing” by large companies is now over $500B annually.  But is that money spent properly? What are some of the reasons most B2B Websites fall short? What makes a website truly great?  Is it a beautiful, award-winning design, a cutting-edge user experience? Or is it simply tied to the amount of monetary invested?  The bigger the budget, the better the website, right? Here is an edited list and some suggestions on how our RemoteNet Integrated B2B solution can help your company address them.  1) No Clear Description / Calls-to-Action - using our new re-order templ...

Join TSH for the IMCO International Convention    April 26-30 2014  At IMCO 2014 , we’re always EXPLORING new ways to EVOLVE in our industry  so that together we all EXCEED! IMCO’s Annual National Convention has always  been the event NOT to miss – and this year will be no exception! Join TSH for a truly fantastic experience.   This year’s theme reflects the state  of our industry – ever-evolving – and IMCO’s  mission to put Independents at the head of the  pack. Exploring together, working together, and  laughing together will fuel our momentum, and we  will EXCEED! Come get your check!   Any deals signed within 30 days of  the  Show will receive a $2000.00 dollar check for use against professional services invoices from The Systems House, Inc.   Covered Items include both our Cloud Based SAAS - MDS Software as a service software and our traditional server based software.  Stop by the booth # 713 ...

Join TSH for the NDC International Exhibition    April 21-23 2014  We’re bringing the band back together! Join us at the spectacular Music City Center in Nashville, for the International Exhibition 2014, April 21-23. It’s all about the hits and headliners as you participate in the educational sessions, networking events and entertainment that set this show apart from all the rest. Spend meaningful time with healthcare’s leading manufacturers and  distributors to boost your knowledge and find new opportunities that will set you apart.  Come get your check!   Any deals signed within 30 days of  the  Show will receive a $2000.00 dollar check for use against professional services invoices from The Systems House, Inc.   Covered Items include both our Cloud Based SAAS - MDS Software as a service software and our traditional server based software.  Stop by the booth # 429  to get your check today! 

You may have heard this story, We got this great order but we shipped the goods and now we are sitting on a big receivable. But the customer is telling us  we will get our check   next week  and we don't know if we are ever going to see the money.  Some call it the cost of doing business, and many tools currently exist the MDS system to help prevent this situation from happening.  However today we bring you latest and greatest tool in the arsenal against bad debt.  Predictive analysis..  In it's simplest form it says look at what this customer or customers like him have done in the past and that will tell you if you should extend him more credit or tell him you need a COD on this order.  Key elements are assigned a value in each calculation and before each order and or before each shipment  a calculation is run to determine how the the order should be treated.  Available fields used in calculations: Customer's Open Order Dollar...