Patient-Centric Planning and Demand Forecast Accuracy

This document is a technical report that discusses the impact of patient-centric planning on demand forecast accuracy within the healthcare supply chain. It outlines the challenges faced due to privacy issues surrounding patient data, which often result in inaccurate demand forecasts. The report emphasizes the importance of utilizing patient-centric analytics and shared data from digital supply networks to improve inventory decisions. It details how leveraging IoT data and interpreting patient and demand data can enhance planning sessions, ensuring that the right amount of product is available at the right place and time. This approach aims to optimize supply chain operations by reducing excess inventory and improving visibility of inventory locations within the supply chain. The report highlights the potential business value that can be unlocked through effective use of serialized data in addressing these challenges.