Global Supply Chain Issues and Inventory Management Survey

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* 1. How long have you been practicing?

≤ 2years

2 to 4 years

5-10 years

11-20 years

21-30 years

≥31 years

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* 2. In which setting do you conduct diagnostic testing?

Academic institution

Community or private hospital

Government or public hospital

Private independent laboratory

Public independent laboratory (reference lab, public health, etc.)

Physician clinic

Pharmacy

Urgent care

Other (please specify)

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* 3. How many freestanding beds do you have in your facility?

0-50 beds

51-100 beds

101-250 beds

251-500 beds

Greater than 500 beds

Not applicable

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* 4. Describe the testing complexity of diagnostic testing.

Waived testing

Moderate/ High complexity testing

Point of Care testing

All

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* 5. Approximately how many weekly hours do you work?

1-10

11-20

21-30

31-40

41-50

51-60

> 60

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* 6. In which country do you practice?

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* 7. Which of the following best describes your job title?

Specialist Physician

Academic Faculty

Head of Department

Lab Director

Lab Manager

Medical Director

Medical Lab Scientist

Medical Lab technician

Medical Lab assistant

Sales manager

Other (please specify)

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* 8. Number of employees working for the organization

0 – 50

51 -100

101-500

501-1000

1001-5000

>5000

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* 9. Number of tests performed at your organization per day

0-500

501-1000

1001-5000

>5000

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* 10. Annual Volume of testing

0-1 Million

1- 5Million

5-10 Million

>10Million

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* 11. Have you experienced any supply chain issues in the last 3 years?

Yes

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* 12. External supply chain issues? Select whichever applicable

Shortage of Production

Increased demand for products

Shipping delays

Freight and handling issues

Logistics issues (driver shortages, gas prices)

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* 13. Internal Supply Chain Issues, select whichever applicable

Lack of planning

Increased demand for products (such as collection tubes, reagent vessels etc)

Poor budgeting/lack of funding

Labor shortages

Equipment availability

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* 14. Have you had repeated supply chain issues?

Yes

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* 15. What are the complications your laboratory has suffered due to supply chain shortages? Select whichever is applicable

Increased workload

Increased outsourcing

Increased turnaround time

Increased costs

Decreased efficiency

Decreased staff motivation

Decreased patient satisfaction

Decreased physician satisfaction

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* 16. Does your organization have a supply chain management policy?

Yes

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* 17. Does your organization has established a Supply Chain Disruptions Task Force to monitor and address short-term supply issues?

Yes

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* 18. To combat supply chain risk were any operational changes made? Select whichever applicable

Diversify supply chain sources

Onboarding alternative materials in the product process

Take control of product fulfillment and distribution

Using automation to overcome labor constraints

Not Applicable

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* 19. Is there a registration/licensure for medical suppliers in your country?

Yes

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* 20. Is there a formal product registration procedure in your country?

Yes

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* 21. Is inventory management an issue at your organization?

Yes

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* 22. Does your organization maintain an inventory threshold on all its products?

Yes

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* 23. Does your organization use inventory control software?

Yes

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* 24. Is your inventory management automated?

Yes

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* 25. Suggestions to improve global supply chains. Select all that apply

Boosting domestic production

Easing transportation delays

Prioritizing public health

Managing labor shortages

Reducing geopolitical tensions

Other (please specify)