Use DMAIC-style steps to define, measure, analyze, improve, and control a supply shortage response.
supply constraint Sterile drapes are backordered. OR, outpatient procedures, and inpatient units all believe their demand is highest. Scarcity magnifies local optimization unless the allocation system is visible. DMAIC under pressure Define -> Measure -> Analyze -> Improve -> Control The full DMAIC cycle can be formal, but the shortage version is a disciplined set of questions that prevents allocation by volume or influence. React Move stock to the loudest area, then repeat tomorrow. A shortage plan people can inspect and trust. Scarcity needs a visible rule, not a private negotiation. 01 Define 02 Measure 03 Control Define the shortage…
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