Power Supply

What happens when healthcare leaders come together to tackle supply chain's biggest challenges? On this Power Supply Season 13 premiere episode, we welcome Stephen Downey, Allison Corry, and Dietmar Hein, three supply chain leaders who are transforming how healthcare supply chain measures success. From developing a standardized OTIF (On Time In Full) equation to creating measurable improvements in...

This is the AHRMM Power Up Podcast with Mike Schiller, hosted by Justin Poulin. Every month, we highlight trends, strategies, and solutions from the field to advance the healthcare supply chain industry. In this episode, Mike and Justin share what you need to know from January '25: Acknowledge the Impact of Fires in LA Amplifying AHRMM Port Strike Appears to be Averted Eyes on the Tariffs - Trade...

This is the AHRMM Power Up Podcast with Mike Schiller, hosted by Justin Poulin. Every month, we highlight trends, strategies, and solutions from the field to advance the healthcare supply chain industry. In this episode, Mike and Justin share insights and updates from December '24: Effective Leadership Series: Free-mium Promotion Tariffs & Port Strikes Year End Recap - Looking Ahead to 2025! #AHRM...

This week on the AHRMM Subject Matter Expert Podcast, recorded live at the AHRMM24 Conference, host Justin Poulin is joined by Tim Martin, Director of Purchasing at UT Southwestern Medical Center. Fresh off his team's recognition with the prestigious Heartbeat of Healthcare award, Tim opens up about his passion for professional development and nurturing future supply chain talent. He also dishes o...

This week on the AHRMM Subject Matter Expert Podcast, recorded live at the AHRMM24 conference in Columbus, OH, host Justin Poulin welcomes Karen Morlan, VP of Supply Chain Operations at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Karen discusses her passion for proactively planning and anticipating future supply chain needs, from new facility openings to potential supply disruptions, and the importance...

What trends shaped the healthcare supply chain industry this year, and what's heading our way in 2025? In this Season 12 finale episode, our Power Supply hosts Justin Poulin, Hays Waldrop, and Garry Skinner come together to explore a year of transformation and innovation. From software optimization to Robotic Process Automation (RPA), our hosts reflect on the emerging technologies reshaping supply...

This week on the AHRMM Subject Matter Expert Podcast, Tim Bugg, President & CEO of Capstone Health Alliance, joins host Justin Poulin LIVE during the AHRMM24 conference. Tim shares his passion for addressing the unique challenges facing rural healthcare facilities and strategies to keep these critical providers sustainable. He also reveals his go-to approach for convincing stakeholders to invest i...

What if you could uncover hidden cost savings throughout your healthcare supply chain? This week on Power Supply, Iliana Isherwood, Supply Chain Sales Executive at Cardinal Health, joins us to reveal proven strategies for identifying and capturing often-overlooked savings opportunities. From streamlining processes to optimizing vendor partnerships, Iliana shares how organizations can build a susta...

This week on the AHRMM Subject Matter Expert Podcast, Kenny Scher, Vice President of End-to-End Supply Chain at Nexera, Inc., joins host Justin Poulin LIVE during the AHRMM24 Conference in Columbus, OH. Kenny shares his passion for bringing more talent into healthcare supply chain roles and leveraging technologies like AI for more strategic capabilities. He also shares his hobby of maximizing trav...

What if you could transform your healthcare supply chain into a powerhouse of efficiency, communication, and innovation? This week on Power Supply, George Godfrey, Chief Supply Chain Officer and Corporate VP of Shared Services at Baptist Health South Florida, joins us to reveal how his team optimized their daily supply chain operations using Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems. From str...

Is your supply chain team ready for the holiday hustle? From managing vacation schedules and year-end surgeries to navigating extended shipping times and inventory counts, the holiday season brings unique challenges to our healthcare supply chains. Join Brian Bartel, Suzi Collins, and Justin Poulin as they share practical strategies for keeping your department running smoothly during this hectic t...

This is the AHRMM Power Up Podcast with Mike Schiller and hosted by Justin Poulin. Every month, we highlight trends, strategies, and solutions from the field to advance the healthcare supply chain industry. In this episode, Mike and Justin share what you need to know from November '24: High-Level Updates UDI Forum was Delayed to December (Due to IV Solution challenges) Baxter IV Solution Update Ra...

Is your healthcare system ready for the next wave of supply chain automation? This week on the Power Supply Podcast, Sven Schürer, Operating Partner at Anchor Group, joins us to explore how cutting-edge AI technology is transforming healthcare logistics. From drones delivering critical medications to AI-powered inventory systems, Sven reveals how automation is addressing workforce challenges while...

Are your shelves carrying too much "just in case" inventory? In this final installment of our three-part series, Brian Bartel, Suzi Collins, and Justin Poulin dive deep into the critical balance of keeping enough buffer stock without tying up valuable cash flow. From finding your safety stock sweet spot to determining the right safety stock for high-dollar vs. high-volume items, you'll discover pr...

On this episode of the AHRMM Subject Matter Expert Podcast, Richard Bagley, VP of Supply Chain at UCHealth, joins Justin Poulin for an insightful discussion on reducing waste through preference card optimization. Richard breaks down why supply expenses extend beyond pricing, highlighting impacts from utilization and inefficient waste. He'll walk us through the phases of UCHealth's successful initi...

What's the true cost of medical supply waste in your facility? On this episode of Power Supply Season 12, Christina Tosto, VP & GM for WaveMark™ Solutions at Cardinal Health, joins us to reveal the true impact of supply waste in our healthcare systems. From leveraging visibility and data to implementing effective communication strategies, Christina shares proven strategies for identifying and elim...

This week on the AHRMM Subject Matter Expert Podcast, recorded live at the AHRMM24 Conference in Columbus, OH, host Justin Poulin welcomes Kai Peters, Supplier Diversity and Sustainability Manager at Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. Kai shares her passion for promoting social equity and environmental sustainability by locally sourcing products and services from diverse suppliers that s...

What happens when an OR runs out of a critical supply during a procedure? How does your team manage the stress when there are more cases scheduled than supplies available? In this episode of Power Supply, Melanie Perry, host of the First Case podcast and active OR nurse, invites us into the dynamic world where clinical and supply chain priorities intersect. From tackling inventory management chall...

This week on the AHRMM Subject Matter Expert Podcast, Jason Moulding, Chief Supply Chain Officer, and Dr. Paul Degenfelder, Surgeon and Medical Director of Supply Chain at MultiCare Health System, join Justin Poulin to discuss their inspiring collaborative journey merging supply chain and clinical perspectives. They share how their unique partnership began, discuss Dr. Degenfelder's path to discov...

How does healthcare supply chain succeed at its ultimate test—implementing critical changes while balancing quality, cost, and patient care? On this episode of Power Supply, Brian Bartel, Director of Materials Management at Mckenzie Willamette Medical Center, joins us to explore the realities of healthcare logistics and supply chain transitions. From cultivating successful vendor partnerships to l...

This week on the AHRMM Subject Matter Expert Podcast, Pete Bennett, Senior Vice President of Global Supply Chain at Cardinal Health, joins Justin Poulin LIVE during the AHRMM24 Conference in Columbus, OH. Pete discusses his passion for supply chain resiliency, breaking down critical factors like people, processes and tech footprints that keep organizations resilient amid disruptions. He also share...

When Hurricane Helene disrupted the nation's IV fluid supply, how did your supply chain team respond? On this Power Supply Season 12 premiere episode, Suzi Collins, Director of Supply Chain Analytics at Banner Health and member of the Power Supply Advisory Group, joins us to reveal how data analytics and teamwork helped her supply chain network navigate this critical shortage. From implementing re...

This is the AHRMM Power Up Podcast with Mike Schiller, hosted by Justin Poulin. Every month, we highlight trends, strategies, and solutions from the field to advance the healthcare supply chain industry. In this episode, Mike and Justin share insights and updates from October '24: AHRMM24 Recap - Positive Feedback! AHRMM Updates - Leadership, Fundamentals of Leadership Launch, Board Election for 2...

This week on the AHRMM Subject Matter Expert Podcast, Kara Brooks, Senior Associate Director of Sustainability at the American Hospital Association, joins Justin Poulin LIVE during the AHRMM'24 Conference in Columbus, OH. She'll discuss her passion for healthcare sustainability and decarbonization initiatives, sharing an inspiring personal story from her career promoting environmental sustainabili...

This week on the AHRMM Subject Matter Expert Podcast, we're celebrating Healthcare Supply Chain Week with special guests Mike Schiller and Deric Gallagher! Recorded live at the AHRMM'24 Conference in Columbus, Ohio, Mike and Deric join host Justin Poulin to discuss key highlights from the event, plus share some fun and creative ways to celebrate and recognize the dedicated supply chain professiona...