Abrar Zafar, MBA, DBA

Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia

Director Supply Chain

Medical / Health Care / Pharmaceuticals

Based on my more than 20+ years of experience in the field of supply chain IT systems and Operations, I have developed an 8-steps process to achieve incredible supply chain led financial results for hospitals. In Saudi Arabia, where private hospitals operate at 8% to 18% profit margin, and where supply chain controls over more than 50% expenditure, it is possible to reduce the cost base by 10% to nearly double the gross profit without doubling census, infrastructure and labor costs. I achieved this by implementing effective purchasing systems, smart lean-processes; and by developing a highly motivated purchasing team who learns how to create a win-win relationship with suppliers. I am...