SPD
About SPD
SPD (Supply, Processing, Distribution) is a method for improving the efficiency of hospital logistics that originated in the United States, and it has been used in medical settings in Japan for over 20 years.
Our services go beyond simply streamlining logistics management using conventional SPD (Supply, Processing, and Distribution) methods. We contribute to improving the management and quality of medical care for healthcare institutions by ensuring appropriate selection of medical materials and setting reasonable purchase prices.
Challenges SPD has resolved to date
Work related to in-hospital logistics
Reduced burden on healthcare facilities
In hospitals before the introduction of SPD, not only the administrative staff of the purchasing department but also doctors and nurses had to be involved in in-hospital logistics.
The time to demonstrate professional abilities such as patient care was impaired, and the complexity of the work put a heavy burden on the mind and body.
It is possible to maintain the ability to manage in-hospital logistics
In hospital logistics management, it is crucial to carefully manage medical supplies used to provide appropriate treatment to patients, as well as stagnant inventory, annual purchase quantities, and departmental consumption.
While these tasks are basic, they vary depending on the characteristics of each hospital and the patient's condition, so experience is required to perform them smoothly. Therefore, handling changes in hospital staff transfers and other such situations has been a challenge.
Hospital challenges left behind by traditional SPDs
Selecting the optimal medical materials is difficult.
The medical materials used by hospitals are extremely diverse, ranging from medical devices to miscellaneous items. Furthermore, the existence of numerous similar and equivalent products makes selection difficult.
The fairness of the price is unclear.
When purchasing supplies at a hospital, if it is not possible to compare prices with those of other medical institutions, the possibility of making unfairly high purchases cannot be ruled out.
Features of SPD service provided by MEDIUS HOLDINGS
Continuation of services against the backdrop of a virtuous cycle
Continuing SPD (Service Continuity Planning) is crucial for hospitals as it forms the basis for efficient operations. To achieve this, we collect and analyze data from all hospitals that have implemented our SPD service.
This allows us to manage medical supplies without being dependent on the experience of hospital staff, and to maintain a cycle of customizing the results to suit each hospital's needs, thereby consistently providing information that is useful to hospitals.
Interlocking with meccul Analysis Service
Our company uses "meccul Analysis Service," a tool that analyzes the purchase price of medical materials and the uses of similar and equivalent products, to support hospitals in appropriately purchasing medical materials tailored to their specific characteristics and in optimizing pricing.
* meccul Analysis Service is a service that visualizes the selection criteria and purchase price levels for similar and equivalent products that are appropriate for the size and function of a hospital, based on data from approximately 2,000 hospitals. Therefore, by applying meccul Analysis to the various data obtained from the SPD service, it becomes possible to select the optimal product from among many similar and equivalent products, enabling the purchase of medical materials at a reasonable price.
Deployment process
- 01Current Situation Analysis
- 02Operational design
- 03Introduction
- 04Operational Optimization
We analyze the current operational status, identify challenges and areas for improvement specific to each hospital, and design an effective and efficient SPD (Supply Chain Processing) system that aligns with the implementation objectives.
Even after the SPD service is implemented, we will continue to provide suggestions to optimize your operations.