Looking ahead for shelf-fulfilling, shelf-serving prophecy.

COMPUTER software; TEMPERATURE; ATTITUDE (Psychology); MEDICAL personnel; SECURITY systems; DRUG stability; EXPERTISE; AUTOMATION; DRUG storage; DRUG adulteration; TECHNOLOGY; DIFFUSION of innovations; PATIENT safety

The article presents suggestions from various healthcare executives on how supply chains in healthcare organizations, hospitals and all other facilities can optimize their shelving and storage footprint. It includes the use of inventory control software maintaining proper equipment/supply volumes and utilization, and ensuring that the materials of storage solutions will allow radiofrequency identification (RFID) signals to pass without causing interference for a smooth inventory management.