Addressing Supply Challenges During The COVID-19 Pandemic for Undisrupted Animal Care and Research Activities in Animal Facilities
Care Process & Redesign
Singapore Healthcare Management Congress
SingHealth
31 December 2022
To ensure critical supply availability and sustainability of SEMC's operations during the COVID-19 pandemic. The approach ensured uninterrupted animal care and research support, even during global challenges.
Year Submitted: 2022
Published Date: 31 December 2022
Tags: Care Process ＆ Redesign, Operational Management, Procurement, Supply Chain, Logistics Management
About this Content
Aims
To ensure critical supply availability and sustainability of SEMC's operations during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Background
Supply chain disruptions during the pandemic threatened the availability of critical supplies needed for animal care and research.
Methods
Adjusted order timelines, added buffer stock, initiated regulatory approvals promptly, and explored alternative suppliers.
Results
Maintained supply continuity with alternative sourcing, minimized delays, and sustained research support activities.
Conclusion
The approach ensured uninterrupted animal care and research support, even during global challenges.
Lessons Learnt
Proactive procurement strategies are crucial to mitigating supply chain disruptions and ensuring operational continuity.
Additional Information
Singapore Healthcare Management Congress 2022 – Excellence in Operational Management
Keywords
Animal Research, Critical Supplies
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | SingHealth |
Organization(s) Involved | SingHealth Experimental Medicine Centre |
Platform(s) | Singapore Healthcare Management Congress |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Healthcare Administration |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Healthcare Administrators, Clinical Research |
Project Lead(s) | Nur A’tikah Ali |
Project Member(s) | Amy Tay |
Connect with this contributor!
Ms Nur A’tikah Ali - singaporehealthcaremanagement@singhealth.com.sg
Project Attachment
C_818_SHHQ_SHM_2022_Addressing_supply_challenges_during_the_COVID_19_pandemic.pdf