Just-In-Time Inventory Management; Application and Recommendations for Naval Hospital, Oakland.

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Abstract:

The purpose of this research was to provide recommendations to personnel at Naval Hospital, Oakland, in examining the applicability of a Just- in-Time JIT inventory management system. JIT is a philosophy that can be applied to inventory management operations to reduce waste, achieve cost savings, maximize space, and improve quality of care. In the healthcare environment, a prime vendor program is essential to a successful JIT program. With the advent of a prime vendor program at Naval Hospital, Oakland, the advantages offered by JIT become available. With diminishing budgets, material managers must adopt innovative practices that reduce resource requirements, while providing high quality care. JIT is an innovative approach to inventory management that has been successfully applied in the healthcare industry. The authors examine JIT and how this philosophy can further the goals of the prime vendor program and increase quality of care.

Author(s):
Kinney, Bill C. ; Symonds, Stephen B.
Author Organization(s):
NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
Descriptive Note:
Master's thesis
Pagination:
0148

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Monitor Series:
NPS
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_4.2_Supply; JCA_4.2.2_Inventory Management; JCA_4.5_Operational Contract Support; JCA_4.5.1_Contract Support Integration; JCA_5.3.3_Develop Strategy; JCA_5.3.4_Develop Courses of Action; JCA_5.3.5_Analyze Courses of Action; JCA_5.1_Organize; JCA_5.1.1_Establish and Maintain Unity of Effort with Mission Partners; JCA_5.3.2_Apply Situational Understanding; JCA_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_5.6.3_Assess Achievement of Objectives; JCA_5.6_Monitor; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_5.5.3_Establish Metrics; JCA_5.2.3_Share Knowledge and Situational Awareness; JCA_4_Logistics; JCA_4.2.3_Manage Global Supplier Networks
Modernization Areas:
Fully Networked C3
Communities of Interest:
Biomedical
Descriptor(s):
*INVENTORY CONTROL, *SPACE(ROOM), *HEALTH CARE FACILITIES, *SAVINGS, ROBOTICS, AUTOMATION, THESES, NAVAL RESEARCH, INVENTORY, VENDORS, QUALITY ASSURANCE
Field(s)/Group(s):
Economics and Cost Analysis, Medical Facilities, Equipment and Supplies, Logistics, Military Facilities and Supplies
Keyword(s):
NAVAL HOSPITAL(CALIFORNIA), INVENTORY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, PRIME VENDORS, JIT(JUST IN TIME INVENTORY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM), VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER(TENNESSEE)
Report Date:
1992 Dec 01