
Supply chain managers play an imperative role in ensuring a flow of materials and services. Leaders need to understand this complex process.
Dee Donatelli, RN, BSN, MBA, is senior director of spend management at symplr, an enterprise healthcare operations software company.

Supply chain managers play an imperative role in ensuring a flow of materials and services. Leaders need to understand this complex process.

By involving clinicians at the beginning of the process, health systems can potentially improve patient care and reduce costs.