If an item is on backorder, after how many days should medical logistics be contacted for a follow-up?

The standard practice for following up on backordered items in medical logistics is to wait 30 days before making a follow-up inquiry. This 30-day timeframe allows sufficient time for suppliers and the supply chain to address the backorder, while also providing a balance so that facilities do not excessively burden suppliers with inquiries too soon after an order has been placed. In the context of medical logistics, orders can sometimes be delayed due to various factors such as supply chain disruptions, vendor issues, or inventory shortages, so a 30-day window is seen as a reasonable period to ascertain the status of the order without unnecessary interruptions.