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Supply chains: healthcare - for iPod/iPhone The Open University
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From surgical tools to obstetric instruments, personalised colostomy bags to hip implants, the UK's National Health Service requires an astonishing number of products to be manufactured, delivered and routinely managed. What happens behind the scenes to ensure the systems function smoothly? This album focuses on the different roles of B.Braun, a large supplier of medical equipment which also provides customised services for patients. In this time-critical setting, their supply chain processes must be organised with scrupulous efficiency. This material forms part of The Open University course T882 Supply chain innovation, strategy and management.
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An unusual market sector
An introduction to B.Braun, the company which provides surgical implants and medical implements for the UK's National Health Service.
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Transcript -- An unusual market sector
An introduction to B.Braun, the company which provides surgical implants and medical implements for the UK's National Health Service.
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A product or a service?
B. Braun must provide a diverse range of services, from customised colostomy bags to time-critical operating theatre kits.
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The steriliser's tale
How contaminated instruments are tracked and processed to re-enter the internal supply chain at Leeds General Infirmary.
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Transcript -- The steriliser's tale
How contaminated instruments are tracked and processed to re-enter the internal supply chain at Leeds General Infirmary.
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