Some of the top stories this month include:

 

News

Builder Beware:
Why construction projects need materials management expertise

 

RFID:
Performing a reliable cost-benefit
analysis for RFID
Second in a multipart series

 

Up Close

New Novation chief aims to reinvigorate GPO’s stature
Joellyn Willis directs more aggressive approaches, steers ship into international waters

Make a difference:
Nominate a
"Supply Chain-Focused CEO"

 

Operating Room
O.R. Salary Survey

O.R. managers walk the line between finance and clinical practice

 


Infection Connection
Hand hygiene needs a hand up
If it’s so simple, why is the subject perpetually controversial?

 


CS Endoscope Service Guide

Third-Party Endoscope Repair
Give ISOs third degree to avoid second rate service

Endoscope repair prevention:
It takes a team

Scope Care Score Card
Benchmarking can help you target areas for improvement


CS Solutions
How much detergent is enough – or too much?

Self Study Series
Incorporating new technologies in the SPD Thorough product evaluation for optimal patient care



Products and Services

Up, up and (stored) away
Strategic planning helps maximize storage space

What Works
Link supply chain, revenue cycle for improved revenue, compliance


P
eople & Opinions

It’s broken, now what?
7 tips to more
cost-effective repairs

Clinical Business Strategies
Seeking confirmation of value
on a ‘device du jour’
Getting to the heart
of the stent wars

Fast Forward
Materials Management Week
ebbs and flows

 

Having My Say

Reflections of a
61-year-old box kicker

 

Back Talk

Best practice:
Optimal inventory levels
Are they really the lowest?

 



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November
2006