The healthcare sector has presented enormous challenges when it comes to organizing its operations and supply chain. This course therefore aims to present concepts related to the Healthcare Supply Chain and Hospital Logistics, discussing trends and opportunities for more competitive and collaborative management of organizations in the sector.
Supply chain management in healthcare can be understood as "managing the flow of information, inputs and financial resources involved in the acquisition and movement of products and services from suppliers to the end customer in order to improve hospital performance and control costs."
In this way, its objectives are to guarantee input and patient care, reduce costs with materials and equipment, guarantee hospital safety by providing a level of service to patients and a good relationship with doctors and service providers.