Supply Chain Management at Valley memorial Hospital

Describe the essential concepts of SCM and explain to what extent SCM is applicable to a service operation such as VMH.

Describe internet-based electronic data interchange (EDI) and explain how VMH could benefit from using EDI.

Describe how partnering with some of its suppliers could benefit VMH. What issues should VMH consider when developing partnerships?

Consider the different activities or services in VMH’s supply chain. Describe which activities might be better outsourced than done internally by VMH. Describe the key issues to consider before outsourcing a service or activity.

Purchasing, a major function in SCM, is especially critical in a health care industry service. Given your fresh-from-school perspective, describe the potential conflicts of interest or ethical issues facing the purchasing function.