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Healthcare Inventory Management Challenges in Complex Operations Environments
Healthcare inventory management is no longer a back-office control issue. In complex care environments, it directly affects clinical continuity, working capital, compliance, procurement performance and operational resilience. This article examines the structural causes of inventory complexity across hospitals, multi-site provider networks, labs and specialty care operations, then outlines practical decision frameworks, modernization priorities, KPIs and implementation guidance for leaders evaluating ERP, workflow automation and cloud-enabled operating models.