Tertiary care hospitals are labour and cost-intensive. All the resources are scarce therefore cost containment/cost effectiveness with efficiency of hospital services are the prime concern. Financial crunch, indiscipline, absenteeism, labour union problems, pilferages, etc are THE main...

Functions and principles of procurement are made for systemic approach to make right item, at right time, at right place, in right quantity and in reasonable cost. Feasibility and dedication make the system viable. It is a matter of concern that despite of available funds, the materials are not...