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The UK’s banking, manufacturing and retailing sectors have achieved procurement efficiencies through utilising technology solutions. So what can the NHS learn from this? Chris Doyle from independent global supply chain standards organisation GS1 UK explores how shared data solutions can enable NHS Trusts to drive efficiency in procurement and focus resource on quality patient care
The NHS is tasked with a difficult challenge; improving care standards whilst at the same time, reducing the amount of money spent on healthcare procurement. The launch of the Department of Health’s procurement strategy in August is the government’s view on how this seemingly impossible challenge can be achieved. NHS Supply chain examines what the strategy means for the NHS
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