Power Supply

Is your reordering strategy leaving you with too much or too little inventory? Get ready to discover the power of reorder quantity formulas with Brian Bartel, Suzi Collins, and Justin Poulin as they reveal how these calculations can optimize your supply chain operations. In this episode, Brian breaks down his Excel-powered approach to calculating optimal order quantities, while Suzi shares her str...

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 insights and updates from July '24: National AHRMM Conference – 2 Months Away! o    Featuring 3 Great General Sessions -- Including speaker Joe Walsh (Tal...

Is your bill-only PO process costing you more than just time and headaches? On this Power Supply Season 11 premiere episode, we sit down with Denise Odenkirk, Vice President of Supplier Sales at GHX, to unravel the complexities of the case-to-cash process and explore how AI is revolutionizing healthcare supply chain data management. Denise shares eye-opening insights on streamlining bill-only work...

Is your facility's laundry program putting your patients at risk? What if there was a comprehensive solution to ensuring you had hygienically clean, compliant linens for every patient, every time? On this week's Power Supply Vendor Spotlight™, we're joined by Gregory Gicewicz, Founder & CEO of Compliance Shark, to discuss his team's innovative solutions to healthcare linen and laundry programs. Le...

This week on the AHRMM Subject Matter Expert Podcast, Chris Anderson, Director of Technical Program Management at VUEMED, joins Justin Poulin to explore the challenges of multiple device identifiers and the confusion they can create in healthcare UDI systems. Chris outlines the benefits of UDI but also dives into common compliance issues like non-compliant barcodes, manufacturing defects, and inco...

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 June '24: Heartbeat of Healthcare Supply Chain Fundamentals Series (free for all) o    New Sessions for the Conference o    Par...

This week on the AHRMM Subject Matter Expert Podcast , Devin Sumaoang, Director of Supply Chain Transformation & Design at the University of Washington, joins Justin Poulin to explore how design thinking can revolutionize employee engagement in the healthcare supply chain industry. Devin shares his unique approach to adapting the design thinking model, walking us through the process from idea gene...

Is your supply chain data working for you, or are you working for it? In this eye-opening Season 10 finale episode, Cody Fisher,   EVP and Strategic Advisor at Concordance Healthcare Solutions, takes us into the world of AI-powered data cleansing and its potential to revolutionize data in healthcare supply chain. Cody shares real-world examples of how AI is breaking down data silos, enabling seaml...

Struggling to find the sweet spot between overstocking and running out of critical supplies? Say goodbye to stockouts and hello to a well-oiled supply chain with Brian Bartel, Suzi Collins, and Justin Poulin as they unveil the secrets to mastering reorder points and safety stock. In this episode, Brian breaks down his tried-and-true formulas for calculating optimal inventory levels, while Suzi sha...

In the wake of the pandemic, healthcare organizations were forced to venture beyond their trusted primary suppliers and into the unknown territory of secondary distributors – and the ripple effects are still being felt today in many healthcare facilities. This week on Power Supply, we sit down with Jody Eastland, Director of Strategic Sourcing and Procurement Operations at University Health and th...

What if the key to unlocking your supply chain's full potential has been hiding in plain sight all along, in the most unlikely place – the Operating Room? This week on Power Supply, Dr. Pearce McCarty, orthopedic surgeon and supply chain innovator, joins us to make a compelling case for why engaging surgeons in healthcare supply chain could be the key to unlocking game-changing improvements in cos...

Are rising laundry and linen expenses straining your healthcare facility's finances? On this week's Power Supply GPO Spotlight™, we're joined by Trevor Rotondo, Director of Purchased Services Strategic Sourcing at HealthTrust Performance Group, to discuss a cost-effective approach to meeting your facility's growing linen needs while staying within your budget. Learn how Trevor and the HealthTrust ...

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 May '24: New HHS Proposal for Drug Shortages --includes penalties Review of AHA's position and AHRMM's released statement Suppl...

When you think of healthcare supplies, bandages and gloves might come to mind – but what about leeches, newborn packs, and bionic ears? This week on the Power Supply Podcast, Randy Subramany , Director of Supply Chain at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, takes us on a wild ride through the lesser-known corners of the medical supply world. Discover the surprising challenges and creative solutions that...

Are you struggling to wrangle your organization's indirect spend and purchased services? In this week's eye-opening episode, we sit down with Rick Gresko, Vice President of Procurement at Jefferson Health, to uncover insider strategies for tackling these procurement challenges head-on. From navigating the blurry lines between indirect spend and purchased services to leveraging data for strategic d...

Don't miss this week's new AHRMM Subject Matter Expert Podcast episode, featuring Joe Dudas, Division Chair at Mayo Clinic. Joe joins host Justin Poulin to dive into the world of Collaborative Planning Forecast Replenishment (CPFR) in healthcare supply chain management. Drawing from his experience in non-healthcare industries, Joe breaks down the core purpose of CPFR and its potential to revolutio...

What does it take to become a sustainability trailblazer in today's healthcare supply chain industry? Just ask Kyle Tafuri, Vice President of Sustainability at Hackensack Meridian Health, and the mastermind behind his organization's most progressive environmental sustainability programs to date. Tune in this week and discover the secret ingredients of curiosity, seizing opportunities, and weaving...

What if the secret to unlocking supply chain excellence and ensuring patient safety was hiding in plain sight, embedded in the very barcodes on your medical devices? This week on the Power Supply podcast, Joan Melendez, President at Xcelrate UDI, joins us to uncover the untapped potential of Unique Device Identification (UDI) and its power to transform your value analysis process. From conquering...

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 insights and updates from April '24: Human Trafficking Article Published in AMA Journal of Ethics. Check out their website to read the full article. AHRMM...

When it comes to hospital renovations, even the smallest details like trash cans and paper clips can have major supply chain implications. So, how can supply chain help turn a Sterile Processing department's renovation vision into a reality? On this Power Supply Season 10 premiere episode, we sit down with Tom Redding, Senior Managing Director of Healthcare at St. Onge Company, as he reveals the c...

In today's Power Supply Vendor Spotlight™, we dive into the future of healthcare operations with the AITA™ Smart System. Tune in as we speak with Matthew Chila, Director of Digitally Enabled Solutions at Ethicon, Inc., and Phil Gaby, Executive Director of Surgical Service Lines at a Community-Based Health System in Florida, to explore how AITA is transforming the management of suture inventory in...

This week on the AHRMM Subject Matter Expert Podcast, Justin Poulin welcomes Matt Mentel, Founder and Strategic Partner at Strategic Optimization and Innovation Partners, LLC. Together, they'll discuss the significance of focusing on core supply chain functions and logistics in the healthcare industry; exploring the trends, challenges, and opportunities Matt has observed throughout his career. Fro...

Are you getting ready to onboard your next supply chain superstar? Take your onboarding process to the next level with Suzi Collins and Justin Poulin as they share their secrets for setting new hires up for long-term success. Suzi, who's about to welcome a new manager to her team, shares her strategy for aligning expectations, communicating department goals, and navigating the intricacies of their...

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 March '24: Mike Schiller named Executive Director for AHRMM – Congratulations, Mike! "Supply Chain Fundamentals" – 30-minute, e...

Tune in to this eye-opening episode of the AHRMM Subject Matter Expert Podcast, as host Justin Poulin welcomes Cody Fisher, Executive Vice President, Strategic Advisor at Concordance Healthcare Solutions, to explore the game-changing potential of AI in the healthcare supply chain industry. From simple wins to complex triumphs, they'll uncover how AI can deliver actionable insights that drive real...