论文信息 - A case of successful technology transfer to health care. Total quality materials management and just-in-time.

A case of successful technology transfer to health care. Total quality materials management and just-in-time.

Describes one approach to meeting the healthcare cost reduction challenge through the hospital materials management function. Highlights the value of taking a proactive stance to meet the challenge; transferring technology across industry sectors, such as employing a just-in-time inventory management system in clinical areas of hospital materials management, and adopting a win-win managerial philosophy. Features a case study to demonstrate the ideas in practice.

S. E. Heinbuch | S E Heinbuch

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