Supply Chain Innovation and Organizational Performance in the HealthCare Industry

Chain managementGeneric capability3rd Party LogisticsUse of an outside company to perform all or part of the firms materials management and product distribution function.SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENTThe oversight of materials, information, and finances as they move in a process from supplier to manufacturer to wholesaler to retailer to consumer. Supply chain management involves coordinating and integrating these flows both within and among companies.Generic capabilityGeneric capabilities are basically behavioral skills, such as communication skills, teamwork skills, and organizational skill

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