Many hospitals underestimate both the costs and requirements that go into shipping, and the additional fees that result from not knowing can end up costing them a lot more than they had projected. Tight budgets only get tighter when unexpected fees and costs start hitting the bottom line.
Communicate with your shipping and logistics team to fully understand the shipping requirements (e.g. dock height, lift gate service, driver assistance), especially when working with large shipments. Communication is key, and the information you gain from your shipping and logistics team can only benefit you in the future.
Knowing the shipping requirements will help your hospital avoid additional unnecessary charges from your shipping and logistics suppliers.