Optimising Storage Space and Enhancing Shelf Life Management in CGH SCM Store
Care Process & Redesign
Singapore Healthcare Management Congress
SingHealth
31 December 2021
To optimize storage space and enhance shelf-life management in CGH SCM store. Optimized storage solutions ensure sustainability and efficiency in healthcare logistics.
Year Submitted: 2021
Published Date: 31 December 2021
Tags: Care Process ＆ Redesign, Quality Improvement, Workflow Redesign, Job Effectiveness, Value Based Care, Operational Management, Inventory Management, Productivity, Build Environment, Space Planning, Inventory Space Management
About this Content
Aims
To optimize storage space and enhance shelf-life management in CGH SCM store.
Background
COVID-19 increased inventory demands and storage challenges.
Methods
Revised delivery frequencies, reorganized storage, implemented pallet storage.
Results
Reduced delivery frequency, minimized expiry risks, improved maneuverability, and enhanced staff efficiency.
Conclusion
Optimized storage solutions ensure sustainability and efficiency in healthcare logistics.
Lessons Learnt
Process redesign optimizes storage and enhances inventory management during crises.
Additional Information
SHM 2021 Shortlisted Project
Keywords
Storage Optimization, FEFO Management
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | SingHealth |
Organization(s) Involved | Changi General Hospital, Agency of Logistics and Procurement Services |
Platform(s) | Singapore Healthcare Management Congress |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Healthcare Administration |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Healthcare Administrators |
Project Lead(s) | Chia Lee Seng |
Project Member(s) | Jimmy Lim Boon Hua |
Connect with this contributor!
Chia Lee Seng - singaporehealthcaremanagement@singhealth.com.sg
Project Attachment
C_574_ALPS_SHM_2021_Optimize_Storage_Space_and_Enhancing_Shelf_Life_Management_in_CGH_SCM_Store.pdf