Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has been selected by the National Health Service (NHS) Supply Chain to transform healthcare delivery using AI and Cloud technologies. The 5-year deal will see TCS modernizing NHS Supply Chain’s IT systems, enhancing operational efficiency and deploying cloud-based solutions. This initiative aims to improve service delivery, reduce costs, and support the NHS’s sustainability commitments.
NHS Supply Chain Modernization
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) will partner with the National Health Service (NHS) Supply Chain to support application development and maintenance of core business systems and cloud infrastructure platforms. This 5-year partnership aims to modernize the NHS Supply Chain’s IT infrastructure and enhance operational efficiency.
AI and Cloud Deployment
TCS will deploy a range of cloud and AI-enabled solutions to transform NHS Supply Chain’s IT systems. The initiative includes replacing legacy systems with a modern Supply Chain ERP solution, aimed at achieving faster time to market, seamless scalability and enhanced customer satisfaction. This transformation also aims to meet the ever-growing needs of healthcare providers.
Expected Outcomes and Benefits
The modernization program is expected to enhance operational efficiency and service delivery, aligning with the NHS’s goal to unlock over £1 billion in recurrent value by 2030. The collaboration will support over a thousand suppliers and deliver to over 17,000 locations. This will allow for smarter deliveries and more strategic operations, supporting frontline healthcare services.
Sustainability and Future Readiness
TCS will assist the NHS Supply Chain in ensuring sustainability by introducing better governance and agile delivery frameworks. These changes will improve efficiency, lower environmental impact, and deliver accurate monitoring processes. This initiative supports the sustainability commitments of the NHS and prepares the organization for future challenges.
TCS Commitment to the UK
TCS has operated in the UK for over 50 years. The company recently committed to hiring and training over 5,000 new UK-based workers. This project exemplifies TCS’s commitment to delivering innovative solutions to complex legacy systems using cloud and AI-enabled platforms.
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