1. Integrated Supply chain management using RFID
Supply Chain Management in HealthCare Sector: Government Dispensaries, Central Government Health Schemes, Government hospitals
Public sector spending in India: 32%  lowest among UK, USA, China, Brazil, Global
Poor quality of services, inadequate infrastructure, shortage of supply in rural areas
Solution proposed: Introduction of RFID(Radio Frequency Identification) Systems in dispensaries, hospitals, distributors, retailers: monitor assets, patients, automation of records and inventories: real time data on warehouses removing operational hitches, improved traceability, reduced cycle time, improved quality
Source:
In hospital RFID materials scanned at use and inventory updated automatically
Supplier
Pharmaceutical department in Government facilities
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Synchronize pharmaceutical data with master data
After delivery to hospital, dispensary automatic RFID updation of inventory levels
At central server, with IT software, inventory data of each item updated in real time
Synchronize pharmaceutical data with master data
Verify order fulfillment
Electronic order
At threshold level, electronic order is generated and sent to manufacturers and distributors
RFID scanned at each stage of transit
RFID bar code security
Physical delivery
Electronic receipt
Electronic manifest
Integrated Supply chain management using RFID
Electronic invoice
Safety stock is known reducing holding costs
Reduced costs by accurate ordering
Better maintenance scheduling, management of products with short shelf life, Priority handling of critical products
Identification of false products entering the chain and addressing the problem of cargo theft
Streamlined processes, increased visibility of information
Reconcile delivery and payment
Funds Transfer
Improved governmental healthcare
Improved Indian Economy