Explore the trends and breakthroughs poised to redefine hospital materials management. Learn how non-clinical decision-makers envision the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and analytics and their role in improving inventory visibility and availability of critical supplies, setting the stage for optimal patient care.
Acute-care hospitals are increasingly depending on inventory intelligence to drive healthcare operational efficiencies and effectiveness. Insights from materials management decision-makers from large U.S. and U.K. hospitals highlight the significant role of artificial intelligence (AI), predictive analytics, and internet of things (IoT) in fostering patient safety, clinical efficiencies and productivity, and overall operational excellence. These experienced views reveal how integrating advanced technologies with their enterprise systems can provide them with data-led tactics to support their quest for compelling and positive advancements in inventory accuracy and visibility.
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of decision-makers agree artificial intelligence would improve inventory visibility and accuracy.
of decision-makers agree the use of data and analytics to forecast demand and achieve appropriate stock levels is a priority for their organization.
of respondents report their organization has implemented or plans to implement artificial intelligence by 2029.
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