A 300-bed multi-specialty hospital
Challenge
The hospital was managing more than a dozen suppliers across surgical, respiratory and pharmacy lines, leading to inconsistent lead times, fragmented paperwork and repeated audit queries.
Solution
DD Medistock consolidated the majority of consumable procurement into a single, drug-licensed supply relationship spanning four categories, with itemised quotations and standardised documentation.
Implementation
- Mapped recurring consumables into a consolidated item schedule
- Set up repeat-order scheduling for high-turnover lines
- Standardised GST invoicing and batch documentation for audits
- Established a named contact for quotations and escalations
Results & business impact
- Supplier count for covered categories reduced substantially
- Quotation turnaround settled into a predictable 24–48 hour window
- Audit queries on supply documentation fell to near zero

12→1
Suppliers consolidated
24–48h
Quote turnaround
4
Categories covered


