Enhancing Productivity through Consolidation of Procurement for Corporate Gifts
Care Process & Redesign
Singapore Healthcare Management Congress
SingHealth
31 December 2022
To consolidate procurement for corporate gifts, achieving cost and time savings. The project demonstrates the benefits of centralization for operational efficiency and cost management.
Year Submitted: 2022
Published Date: 31 December 2022
Tags: Care Process ＆ Redesign, Operational Management, Procurement, Productivity, Cost Saving, Manhour Saving
About this Content
Aims
To consolidate procurement for corporate gifts, achieving cost and time savings.
Background
Separate procurement processes by different departments led to duplicated efforts and higher costs.
Methods
Centralized procurement using a single consolidated cycle for commonly needed corporate gifts.
Results
Saved $11,088, reduced 52.45 man-days, and improved staff morale through streamlined processes.
Conclusion
The project demonstrates the benefits of centralization for operational efficiency and cost management.
Lessons Learnt
Consolidating procurement creates efficiencies, reduces costs, and enhances staff productivity.
Additional Information
Singapore Healthcare Management Congress 2022 – Excellence in Procurement Management
Keywords
Procurement, Economy of Scale, Consolidation, Mass Purchase
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | SingHealth |
Organization(s) Involved | SingHealth Headquarter |
Platform(s) | Singapore Healthcare Management Congress |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Healthcare Administration |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Healthcare Administrators |
Project Lead(s) | Foo Chui Fern |
Project Member(s) | Lim Sook Luan |
Connect with this contributor!
Foo Chui Fern - singaporehealthcaremanagement@singhealth.com.sg