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Mediterraneo Hospital
Mediterraneo Hospital
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enough materials to last the next month or throughout the year , we will buy stock for six months . This is something that we never used to do because we knew that the suppliers and distributors would have the quantity that we needed .” Another trend Tamvakis is seeing in the industry is the focus on hidden costs . “ Due to competition being harsh , everything is quite cheap to purchase , so you can ’ t really get much cheaper prices , instead we are looking at ways to reduce costs . At Mediterraneo Hospital we are focusing on the hidden costs , such as the time it takes to conduct a task and how it can be done more effectively , as well as reducing the amount of waste produced at the hospital .”
Since joining Mediterraneo Hospital , Tamvakis ’ s department has developed partnerships with companies such as Molnlycke . As part of its operations , Mediterraneo Hospital tries to establish direct line partnerships with multinational companies to get better prices for those working in the hospital and its patients . “ Molnlycke is a Belgium based company that
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