Modernizing the Medtech Supply Chain

Conclusion
Achieving meaningful transformation for healthcare efficiency and cost savings can’t happen without better communication and data compatibility throughout the supply chain. Using standard identifiers for medical devices, parties and locations, and standardized transactional documentation to support traceability and cost efficiencies will harmonize many of the key business processes required for better communication so that these changes can occur. Implementing GLNs and GTINs for devices will enable significant improvements. It is a collaborative and transformational effort that is mapped out in detail in the two guidance documents recently published by GS1 US, with additional resources available to assist.

Source: MDDI - September 12, 2018 Category: Medical Devices Authors: Beth  Gibson Tags: Business Source Type: news