Medline has announced the expansion of its long-standing partnership with Sutter Health, a healthcare network based in Northern California. The enhanced agreement now includes lab and environmental services (EVS) alongside the existing provision of medical and surgical supplies.

This development aligns with Sutter Health’s post-COVID supply chain strategy, aimed at improving access to care, maintaining quality outcomes, and driving operational efficiency. The renewed partnership will integrate Sutter’s spending on lab and EVS products into its proactive supply chain model.

For the past seven years, Medline has served as Sutter Health’s primary vendor for medical and surgical supplies. Through advanced analytics platforms, the partnership enables the healthcare system to monitor essential supply chain metrics, such as product usage, contract compliance, pricing accuracy, and spending patterns across various categories.

The collaboration focuses on optimising inventory levels by balancing just-in-time and just-in-case stock management. Efforts to consolidate distribution channels, standardise products, and streamline supply chain operations have also been key areas of focus.

Medline continues to support Sutter Health’s mission to deliver comprehensive and equitable care by providing tailored solutions that enhance the efficiency and reliability of its supply chain. Further details about this collaboration are available through Medline’s case study on supply chain distribution.

Source: medline.com

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