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PubMed1983

Improving a pharmaceutical purchasing and inventory control system.

A method by which a pharmacy department improved its purchasing and inventory control system is described. System changes to the computerized inventory control system included implementation of a formulary, affiliation with a group purchasing association, and transfer of specified purchasing and inventory control functions to the technical staff of the purchasing department. Pharmacy maintained the decision-making authority over all vendors and dosage forms of drug products. Optimal results were achieved when the purchasing department's pharmacy buyer position was staffed with an employee who had previous experience as a clerical worker in the pharmacy. The authors state that this system has proved to be an effective, cost efficient method of purchasing and inventory control of pharmaceuticals in their hospital.

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PubMed1977

Analysis of a decision framework for prepared food systems.

Each of the major decision areas that is covered in this article is multi-dimensional in nature, and each could be developed into a lengthy and meaningful discussion. However, the basic purpose of this article has been to suggest a framework for evaluating and making decisions that are associated with planning prepared food systems. We have attempted to underscore the importance of making basic procedural and conceptual decisions related to prepared food systems before deciding the subcomponents of each decision area. Perhaps the most important element of the decision-making process is a thorough understanding of the interrelationships between each of the five major decision areas. This understanding, when it is combined with the suggested decision framework, should contribute to a well-planned, smoothly operating prepared food system.

Cooking↗
PubMed1991

An inventory model for optimizing purchasing of intravenous fluids for hospitals: a case study.

This paper deals with determining the optimal level of purchase of intravenous fluids for hospitals by utilizing inventory control concepts. Using the conceptual framework of the economic order quantity (EOQ) model, the hospital administrators can elicit the efficient materials management, thus reducing both the space and capital requirements without compromising the quality of services rendered.

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PubMed1991

Materials managers question how Uniform Commercial Code treats faxed purchase orders.

A hospital materials manager is considering eliminating routine purchase orders for most items of medical supply. This is due to the increased use of the telephone and of electronic devices such as fax, transceivers and computer hookups. Written purchase orders would continue to be mailed to suppliers for capital equipment and other major expenditures. The materials manager is wondering how this time-saving practice might be affected by purchase law under the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC). In this dialogue, Dr. Decker responds to this reader's inquiry.

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