Explain the utilization of information systems
1. Outline three different applications and explain the utilization of information systems in the healthcare supply chain.
2. Discuss and give three examples of the different uses of information systems and technology of those systems in the operation of the supply chain.
3. Relate, discuss and provide two examples where information systems in the healthcare supply chain provide the availability of performance metrics and statistics to inform decision making for improved efficiency, effectiveness and efficacy of the supply operation in the healthcare organization.
4. Distinguish the functional areas two different aspects of information systems, such as sourcing, EDI, vendor management, warehousing/storage and dispensing to points of care with regard to the healthcare supply chain.
5. Relate one business operation such as warehousing or storing or dispensing to points of care, how work is accomplished, to the information systems, how information and data from operations flow, within the healthcare supply chain.
6. Evaluate three different benefits of improved information systems and utilization of at least three metrics for healthcare supply chain operations and management in terms of performance, health outcomes and stakeholders’ perceptions.
