197 platform that is backed by GHX ’ s robust ecommerce platform . This is the centrepiece of our supply chain operation : it validates transactions against our contracts and validates orders in real time against vendor catalogue and description data to minimise order exceptions and is layered upon a BI tool to support our data analysis in a seamless manner . We ’ ve put significant focus on automation into the supply chain . A large portion of our business is fully automated from the point of the purchase order being sent , through to being digitally acknowledged by the vendor , matched and then paid , with no human intervention . Having a talented and dedicated team and leveraging our technology has allowed us to offer a very strong supply chain operation that , in turn , allows everyone to focus on how we can achieve the best value for hospitals so they can save lives .” Despite these achievements , McIntyre is keen that the strategic focus of the business continues . She cites two key areas for the foreseeable
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