Order Replenishment using Supplier Order Request (SOR) by Consumption
Care Process & Redesign
Singapore Healthcare Management Congress
SingHealth
31 December 2021
To save manpower time, improve inventory planning, optimize stock levels, and improve accuracy using Supplier Order Requests. SOR system significantly improves inventory management, reduces manual errors, and enhances sustainability.
Year Submitted: 2021
Published Date: 31 December 2021
Tags: Care Process ＆ Redesign, Quality Improvement, Workflow Redesign, Job Effectiveness, Productivity, Time Saving, Manhour Saving, Operational Management, Inventory Management, Supply Chain, Logistics Management
About this Content
Aims
To save manpower time, improve inventory planning, optimize stock levels, and improve accuracy using Supplier Order Requests (SOR).
Background
Manual ordering processes led to inefficiencies and errors in stock management.
Methods
Developed and implemented SOR templates to streamline replenishment processes.
Results
Halved the time needed for ordering, reduced errors by 50%, and optimized stock levels for 4 weeks' inventory holding.
Conclusion
SOR system significantly improves inventory management, reduces manual errors, and enhances sustainability.
Lessons Learnt
Automation and data-driven tools enhance supply chain management efficiency and accuracy.
Additional Information
SHM 2021 Shortlisted Project
Keywords
Inventory Management, SOR Automation
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | SingHealth |
Organization(s) Involved | Agency of Logistics and Procurement Services, Sengkang General Hospital |
Platform(s) | Singapore Healthcare Management Congress |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Healthcare Administration, Pharmacy |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Healthcare Administrators |
Project Lead(s) | Karen Oh Kar Hong |
Project Member(s) | Lee Er Win |
Connect with this contributor!
Karen Oh Kar Hong - singaporehealthcaremanagement@singhealth.com.sg
Project Attachment
C_570_ALPS_SHM_2021_Order_Replenishment_using_Supplier_Order_Request_SOR_by_Consumption.pdf