Strategic Management of the Health Care Supply Chain 2nd Edition

Capture the competitive edge in modern healthcare logistics with Strategic Management of the Health Care Supply Chain, 2nd Edition by Eugene Schneller, Yousef Abdulsalam, Karen Conway, and Jim Eckler. This authoritative guide turns complex supply chain theory into practical strategies for hospitals, clinics, and health systems seeking cost-effective, compliant, and resilient operations.

Built for supply chain leaders, clinicians with operational roles, and graduate students, this edition blends evidence-based frameworks with real-world examples to tackle procurement, inventory optimization, vendor management, and risk mitigation. Learn how to align purchasing decisions with clinical value, apply analytics for demand forecasting, and design lean processes that reduce waste without compromising patient care.

Readers will find clear roadmaps for achieving measurable results: lowering supply costs, improving service levels, enhancing regulatory compliance, and strengthening disaster preparedness across U.S., Canadian, European, and global healthcare settings. The book emphasizes today’s critical themes — supply chain resilience, value-based purchasing, technology integration, and sustainability — equipping professionals to lead change in both large health systems and community hospitals.

Written in a concise, accessible style, this edition balances scholarly rigor with hands-on guidance, making it an indispensable reference for directors of supply chain, materials managers, procurement officers, and policy-makers. Whether you’re implementing strategic sourcing, building analytics capabilities, or preparing for regulatory audits, this book provides the tools to transform operations and protect patient outcomes.

Invest in a resource that translates strategy into action. Add Strategic Management of the Health Care Supply Chain, 2nd Edition to your professional library and start delivering smarter, safer, and more sustainable healthcare logistics today.

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