CME Insider's Blog Posts

Concealed damage occurs when a product arrives at a warehouse or place of business, and it is not physically obvious that the item has been damaged in the shipping process.  As the receiver, it may be very difficult to prove or disprove fault of the damage.  

If a company receiving the items is unable to make a realistic assessment of the delivery upon arrival, it can lead to issues when the entire shipment is finally unwrapped and distributed.  A medical distribution company can ensure concealed damage is addressed immediately and arrange for replacement goods so you don't need to worry.

When you are opening a new medical facility your number one focus is on profitable, effective patient care.  In order to open on time and on budget, it takes a team of professionals your facility might not have neither the time nor budget to hire.  At CME Corp, we provide a Direct-to-Site (DTS) delivery service that uses proven tactics to create an airtight timeline that will ensure you are set up well before opening your doors.

Medical procurement can be a complex, multifaceted endeavor with many options and factors to consider.  One area to think about is delivery: you need to know where your products will be sent and how they will be setup and installed once they are received at your building.

In order to get the best sense of how your hospital or medical facility should handle this aspect of procurement, consider the results from a recent direct-to-site delivery study conducted by CME (formerly Hospital Associates) that involved an IDN medical clinic with multiple specialties in California.

When you are preparing to undergo a major, or even minor, capital equipment installation/setup such as wire shelving, it might be tempting to take the DIY (Do It Yourself) approach to save money. However, DIY is often not always the fastest or the safest solution.

Time is money and you have to ask yourself how long it will take to put everything together.  Here are the considerations involved when undergoing a capital equipment installation/setup on your own.