GI Unit Leadership: Shaping a High-Performing Endoscopy Unit (Virtual) | February 2026-12_Sachdev

12_Sachdev_Supply Chain Management

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This presentation by Dr. Mankanwal S. Sachdev emphasizes the critical role of supply chain management in creating a high-performing endoscopy unit, highlighting patient care as the ultimate goal. Current challenges in 2025–2026 include volatility, persistent shortages, backorders, rising costs, and the need for real-time operational visibility to maintain procedure throughput and quality.<br /><br />Poor supply chain management leads to procedure delays, cancellations, staff conflict and burnout, and compromises care quality. A high-performing unit replaces reactive heroics with deliberate design: standardized workflows, clear ownership, daily metric visibility, and psychological safety to escalate issues.<br /><br />Key components in GI endoscopy supply management include device procurement, inventory control, sterilization, and timely logistics to deliver necessary tools to procedure rooms. Challenges include fluctuating demand, limited storage, tracking complexities, and regulatory compliance.<br /><br />The S.C.O.P.E. framework offers a structured approach:<br /><br />- Standardize procedure packs and preference lists.<br />- Classify inventory by criticality (Red: no substitutes, Amber: controlled substitutes, Green: routine).<br />- Observe supply status in real time via daily command boards.<br />- Protect supply flow through par levels and safety stock.<br />- Engage teams and vendors with daily huddles and shared accountability.<br /><br />Standardization—like creating room-ready packs and reviewing preferences quarterly—reduces waste and stockouts. Daily “No Surprises” huddles address risks, scope readiness, staffing, and substitutions with clear escalation language centered on shared goals of safety, throughput, fairness, and cost control.<br /><br />Visibility via daily command boards and digital tools (barcode/RFID tracking, par-level variance reports) supports transparency and accountability. Success is measured by consistent reduction in stockouts, delay minutes, unplanned substitutions, and improvements in first-case start times.<br /><br />In summary, supply chain excellence is integral to patient-care quality in endoscopy units, requiring design, discipline, and cross-functional leadership rather than reliance on last-minute heroics.

Keywords

Supply Chain Management

Endoscopy Unit

Patient Care

Procedure Throughput

Inventory Control

S.C.O.P.E. Framework

Standardization

Real-time Visibility

Sterilization Logistics

Team Accountability