VA Acquisition Management: Comprehensive Supply Chain Management Strategy Key to Address Existing Challenges

Abstract

The VA faced unexpected challenges with the COVID-19 pandemic, exposing problems in its supply chain management. In response, it took steps such as establishing central storage facilities for critical medical supplies. The VA has several linked initiatives to update its supply chain. We testified that successful preparation for future health emergencies relies on a comprehensive supply chain management strategy. We recommended the VA update its strategy to ensure it is comprehensive and includes all ongoing efforts. Addressing supply chain challenges will help the VA improve acquisition management, which we added to our High Risk List in 2019.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 24, 2021
Accession Number
AD1163099

Entities

People

  • Ann Tynan
  • Gina Hoover
  • Jocelyn Yin
  • Joy Kim
  • Lisa Gardner
  • Lori Fields
  • Mark Bird
  • Matthew T. Crosby
  • Rose Brister
  • Sarah Veale
  • Shelby S. Oakley
  • Suellen Foth
  • Teague Lyons

Organizations

  • United States Government Accountability Office

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Contracts
  • Covid-19
  • Department Of Defense
  • Department Of Veterans Affairs
  • Emergencies
  • Emergency Response
  • Government Procurement
  • Governments
  • Health
  • Health Care
  • Information Systems
  • Logistics
  • Procurement
  • Public Health
  • Small Business
  • Standards
  • Supply Chain
  • Supply Chain Management
  • United States Government

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