Power Supply

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...

This week on the AHRMM Subject Matter Expert Podcast, Justin Poulin welcomes Suzi Collins, Director of Supply Chain Analytics at Banner Health, and Jon Sobel, Senior Manager of Portfolio Lifecycle Operations at Intuitive, for an eye-opening discussion on leveraging technology to drive environmental sustainability. They're dishing out the hard facts on the limitations of paper recycling that lead t...

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 September '24: AHRMM's Annual Conference is this week! SCRC - BD BacTec Blood Culture Media Bottles Webinar AHRMM is pleased to sha...

Are your tissue tracking practices keeping up with today's standards? In this Season 11 finale episode, we sit down with Jesse Liebler, Vice President of Strategic Accounts at TrackCore, Inc., to discuss the evolution of tissue tracking and best practices that ensure compliance and patient safety. Jesse shares eye-opening stories on the critical importance of chain-of-custody, how technology is tr...

This week on the AHRMM Subject Matter Expert Podcast, Joseph Jang, Partner at Pathstone Partners, joins Justin Poulin to reveal his formula for driving and scaling transformative change that maximizes cost savings and margin improvement. Drawing from personal experience, Joseph shares his passion for leveraging supply chain teams and networks to execute long-lasting opportunities for healthcare or...

Are your sales pitches hitting a dead end? If you're finding your go-to sales strategies aren't generating the results they used to, you're not alone. This week on Power Supply, Martyn Lewis, Founder & Principal at Market-Partners Inc., joins us to explain why traditional assertive persuasion is losing its effectiveness in today's healthcare sales environment. Martyn uncovers what truly drives pur...

What can supply chain leaders learn from championship football teams? In this Power Supply Season 11 can't-miss episode, Matt Putman, Director of Supply Chain Operations at UCHealth -- Anschutz Campus, breaks down the striking similarities between football positions and key supply chain roles. From the quarterback-like leadership of the C-suite to the offensive line grit of daily operations, Matt...

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 August '24: UDI Forum in October AHRMM/SMI Collaboration on Quick Start Guide – in development! Conference Highlight - Networki...

Is your healthcare system leaving millions on the table in non-clinical spend? In this eye-opening episode of Power Supply, David Pennino, Founder & CEO of LogicSource, reveals how healthcare systems are drastically overpaying for the same goods and services as other industries. Discover why GPOs fall short in addressing non-clinical spend, how decision-making processes are significantly slower th...

How well do your C-Suite leaders and department heads understand the critical role supply chain plays in patient care outcomes? On this episode of Power Supply, Matt Mentel, Founder & Strategic Partner at Strategic Optimization and Innovation Partners LLC, joins us to explore effective strategies for bridging the communication gap between supply chain professionals and leadership. Matt discusses t...

This week on the AHRMM Subject Matter Expert Podcast, Justin Poulin welcomes Amy Conway, Enterprise Recall Analyst at Mayo Clinic, and Cherie Bragg, Performance Improvement Coordinator & Recall Administrator at Yale New Haven Health, to tackle the critical issue of product recalls in healthcare. As key players in the Recall Management Interest Group (RMIG), they're dishing out their thoughts on th...

What happens when bad data is driving your department's decisions? On this episode of Power Supply Season 11, we welcome back Ashlea Souffrou, Founder & CEO of SxanPro, to uncover the hidden costs that inaccurate data can inflict on your healthcare system. Ashlea reveals how outdated inventory practices and lack of data transparency can impact financial performance and patient care, while also sho...

What does it take to rebuild a struggling supply chain from the ground up? On this episode of Power Supply, we sit down with Lea Scopelliti, Director of Strategic Sourcing at Guthrie Clinic and recent Becker's "40 Under 40" honoree, to explore the power of relationships in healthcare supply chain. Lea joins us to share her inspiring journey--from hospital volunteer to supply chain innovator--revea...