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This article from Health Tech Digital discusses some of the ways in which technology is currently being used to shape the landscape of home-based healthcare and improve the delivery of home care services to patients across the UK, to enhance patient well-being.

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How Technology Is Streamlining Home Care Operations - Digital Health Technology News Image source: Pexels Technology is a source of innovation in the ever-changing healthcare industry, changing how we approach patient care on many levels. An important shift in the sector is being driven by the aging population’s growing need for individualized services. This blog post examines the...

This article from Supply Management Magazine highlights Gartner's Hype Cycle report which will help suppliers identify and prioritise investment in digital capabilities.

This follows Gartner's CEO and Senior Business Executive survey which saw 85% of CEOs in supply chain-intensive industries plan to increase investment in digital capabilities. Each of the capabilities will be subject to extensive analysis throughout various phases to determine its usefulness. Supply chain leaders can follow the progress of each innovation with the Hype Cycle.

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The NHS Long Term Workforce Plan, which was published earlier this year and has been in development for the past six years, promises a renewed commitment to patient safety and a long-awaited move towards digital solutions to deliver the highest standard of care.

The plan marks the first time the government has tasked the NHS to deliver a comprehensive plan of action as it continues to recover from the after-effects of Covid-19. To combat the growing adversity, three key priorities will be introduced over the course of the next 15 years.

To find out more about the plan and what it means for the healthcare sector in England, read our latest blog post:

Steps Towards Automation & Digital Innovation with NHS Long-Term Workforce Plan NHS long-term workforce plan promises a renewed commitment to patient safety and care, and a long-awaited move towards digital solutions.

This article from Digit News highlights a survey from Claroty and shows the negative impact of cyber-attacks on patient care. 61% of cyber security professionals interviewed said that these incidents have a moderate or substantial impact on care delivery.

In 30% of global incidents, medical devices like MRIs and infusion pumps were affected. A further 27% of incidents were targeted towards elevators, security cameras, and ventilation controllers. Private information like health insurance details were also affected in 30% of incidents and led to potential risks for patients and staff.

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Supply chain disruptions are causing serious threats to customer loyalty for retailers. Data provided by software provider Retail Insight has shown that 82% of brick and mortar shoppers agree that they have experienced items being out of stock when shopping. Online shoppers have also seen a 6% rise in out of stock items across web stores.

Retail Insight CEO, Paul Boyle, highlighted the consequential loss of loyalty saying:
“Regardless of the causes – of which there are many and, rather unjustly, a great number remain outside a retailer’s direct control – poor product availability doesn’t just impact customer experience at the shelf edge. It can cost retailers lost sales and, even more detrimental, long-term loyalty.”

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“It is vital that clinicians have access to the latest technology to save staff time, deliver high quality care and help cut waiting lists – one of the government’s top five priorities."

Integrated care systems have been invited to submit bids for £30 funding that is being made available by the Department of Health and Social Care. Based on local need, the funding could be used to cover technology to support wait lists, virtual wards, wearable devices to monitor chronic conditions, and more.

Read the full article from Health Tech News to find out more about the funding and what it could mean for ICSs: https://lght.ly/f181n2j

Our latest blog post explores the importance of a customer centric approach in the supply chain and the benefits it can bring to organisations.

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Why is a Customer-Centric Approach Important in the Supply Chain? Businesses around the world are currently faced with a global supply chain that is rife with disruptions and delays, both of which can have a negative impact on a business itself and relationships with customers.

This article from Health Tech Digital highlights the role technology can play in delivering healthcare that meets the needs of the population and enhances the patient experience.

This comes following increasing patient dissatisfaction with the NHS. 80% of people believe that the NHS is underfunded while 46% of people attribute staff shortages as a major factor in their dissatisfaction.

The NHS is beginning to embrace digital innovation with 80% of UK clinicians using technology to better engage with their patients. Efficient back-end processes are also being introduced to enhance the patient experience.

Read the full article here: https://lght.ly/naccagl

This article from Digit News explores Ofcom’s recent report, Mobile Matters 2023, which discusses the current use levels of 5G, 4G, and 3G throughout the UK, as well as the future of 3G networks.

Find out more by reading the full article: https://lght.ly/58e8b0l

An article recently published by Digit News discusses the impact that outdated and inefficient technology is having on patient care, and the challenges faced by many surgeons throughout the country.

A study that was carried out on behalf of global health technology firm, Medtronic, to gain further insight into these ongoing issues, found that over half of the surgeons who took part in the survey agreed that current technology in operating rooms is inefficient, and could negatively affect how patient care is delivered.

General Manager and Vice President of Digital Technologies in the Surgical business of Medtronic, George Murgatroyd, said when discussing the survey: “The results of this study clearly demonstrate that outdated technology is holding surgeons back every single day”.

Read the full article to learn more about the survey’s findings: https://lght.ly/5h83n3f

Read our latest blog post to learn more about ongoing disruptions to the supply chain and tips on how to manage these: https://lght.ly/hkalhb

Supply Chain Management: Learn How to Manage Disruptions The supply chain process continues to be hit by waves of disruptions and delays due to the after-effects of the Covid-19 pandemic.

This article from CIPS Supply Management Magazine discusses how the UK government could save significant money by enhancing competition ahead of the implementation of the Procurement Bill.

The public spending watchdog the NAO, said “If the government tackles some of the longstanding challenges in using competition effectively, it will increase its chances of securing the benefits of its planned new regime.”

Read the full article here: https://lght.ly/b1f3mk6

Our latest blog post is the first in its series, celebrating 50 years of GS1.

GS1 standards are recognised at a national level and offer a common language across organisations. Adopting these standards brings transparency to your supply chain and enables you to accurately capture vital information on products, location and more.

Our StockAssist software solutions are GS1 approved and offer real-time inventory management, giving you full control and visibility over your stock while improving efficiencies.

Read our latest blog post today and keep an eye out for the next addition to the series coming later this month.

KMsoft Celebrates 50 Years of GS1 This year marks 50 years of GS1. We are proud to offer GS1 approved inventory management software solutions to numerous industries.

Meet Bobby Houston, the latest addition to the KMsoft team.

Bobby has joined us as Marketing Intern for six months and will help to promote our solutions and improve our digital presence. We are pleased to have Bobby on board and look forward to watching him develop in his new role.

Visit our blog to learn more about Bobby and his experience.

Meet KMsoft's New Marketing Intern, Bobby Houston Meet Television graduate, Bobby Houston, who has joined us as Marketing Intern. Bobby will help to promote our solutions & improve our digital presence.

A recent review commissioned by NHS Supply Chain has criticised healthcare trusts and systems for their inadequate inventory management efforts.

Poor inventory management is an ongoing issue within the NHS nationally. The review found that half of the eighty-three trusts that took part had no inventory management system in place and lacked stock visibility and control because of this.

Inventory management systems that make use of barcode scanning technology can provide significant cost and time savings, as well as improve efficiencies in integrated care systems.
The review identified that by ensuring “fewer out of stock [items] and excess inventory”, significant cost savings could be realised, estimating between £71 million and £150 million in initial working capital savings, and between £18 million and £52 million savings in operating costs.

“Improved inventory management at local level is the single biggest recommendation to unlock reduced cost and improved service and resilience at local, regional and national level”.

Leaked report accuses ICSs of ‘driving up cost’ by stockpiling supplies | HCSA A report commissioned by national procurement chiefs has criticised trusts and systems for developing their own warehousing and supply chain facilities – warning this would lead to duplicatio

The Scottish Government has recently launched the Techscaler programme, which aims to help with the development of new life sciences and healthtech throughout clinical settings across Scotland.

Read more about the programme and the impact it will have on the Scottish health sector in this article by UK Authority. https://www.ukauthority.com/articles/scottish-government-launches-techscaler-programme/

Understanding the digital ambitions of your business and assessing the supply chain’s current capabilities can help you to build business success.

Read this article from CIPS Supply Management magazine discussing five steps to ensure success in supply chain digitalisation to learn more: https://www.cips.org/supply-management/

Nursing teams and clinical staff often struggle to prioritise the management of their department's stock.

Since the implementation of StockAssist Medical, the staff in the Pathology department at UHNM Royal Stoke University Hospital have seen vast improvements in efficiency throughout the department, and now have valuable time back that can be spent caring for patients.

Visit our website to learn more about our solutions: https://kmsoft.co.uk/our-products/

“The use of technology at the point of care in healthcare has developed over the last fifteen years and we are seeing an acceleration as the benefits of information and data collection have become much clearer.”

Read the full article from our own Board Advisor, Nicola Hall, to learn more about the point of care under the advancement of technology and digital transformation. ➡️ https://www.openaccessgovernment.org/digital-transformation-at-the-point-of-care-nao-healthcare-nhs/149422/

We are looking for a marketing intern to join the team!

Sound like something you would be interested in? Head over to GCAS and sign up to find out more about the position and get your application started.- https://gcas.co.uk/graduates/how-to-apply/

The closing date for this position is 6pm on 21st March 2023. Good luck!

Read below to learn how our StockAssist solutions could help you to effectively manage non-compliance risks.

To learn more about the inventory management solutions we offer, visit our website: https://kmsoft.co.uk/

In recent years, integrated healthcare has become essential in ensuring clinical operations expertise are combined with comprehensive technological solutions to measure critical performance indicators that support and connect health systems.

Read the article from Health Tech Digital to learn more about the functions of integrated care systems and their importance: https://www.healthtechdigital.com/integrated-care-systems-start-with-integrated-operations/

Our range of ergonomic and reliable barcode scanners from renowned manufacturer, Datalogic, provide you with the ability to scan at different angles, and are designed with your comfort in mind. Our range also includes the industry’s smallest wearable hand scanner.

To find out more about our product range, visit our website: https://kmsoft.co.uk/our-products/hardware-and-supplies/

At KMsoft, we like to help our customers in every way possible. That’s why, we offer label design software from NiceLabel, that goes hand in hand with our StockAssist solutions to further enhance your inventory management processes.

NiceLabel is a leading global developer of label design software and label management systems that help companies of all sizes improve the quality, speed and efficiency of their labelling, while reducing costs.

To find out more about NiceLabel and get your free trial started today, visit our website.

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Read below an excerpt from our upcoming blog post about how to succeed in the online pharmaceutical sector in 2023. Full blog post coming soon to our website.

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