The _______________ system is the process where a hospital's prime suppliers manage product purchasing, storage, delivery, and inventory control of medical/surgical supplies used in the hospital. ______________ systems have the potential to reduce redundant activities in the system, the investment by the hospital in inventory, the storage space required, and the handling functions.

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The description fits the definition of a Stockless inventory system, where suppliers handle the purchasing, storing, and inventory control of medical supplies, reducing redundant activities and storage space for the hospital. Option B (managed inventory) is close, but doesn't specify that the suppliers are responsible for purchasing and inventory control. Option C (just-in-time ordering) is a type of inventory control system, but doesn't address the supplier's role in managing inventory. Option A (positive inventory) and E (managed ordering) are not commonly used terms in the context of hospital inventory management.

The _______________ System Is the Process Where a Hospital's Prime