Power Supply

On this can't-miss season finale episode, we sit down with Nancy Wobig, Senior Director of Medical, Surgical, and Lab Contracting at Mayo Clinic--Supply Chain Management, for a deep dive into the heartbeat of healthcare supply chain excellence. With a rich career at the forefront of supply chain innovation, Nancy unravels the complexities of navigating the industry's most unique challenges, includ...

This week on the Power Supply Podcast, we're diving into the world of critical access hospitals with Matt Hoffmann, Director of Materials Management at Humboldt County Memorial Hospital. Matt pulls back the curtain on the unique challenges of managing healthcare supply chain operations in a rural setting and shares his strategies for leveraging an ERP system to achieve GPO compliance. From buildin...

What if the key to transforming patient care and operational efficiencies lay hidden in the folds of your hospital's sterile linens? This week on the Power Supply podcast, Jason Isherwood, VP of Enterprise Sales and Customer Success at ShiftMed, joins us to explore the intricacies of healthcare linen services. Together, we'll uncover the current state of hospital/clinic linen services, while ident...

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. In this episode, Mike and Justin share insights and updates from February '24: • AHRMM Roadmap Report – The board is set to meet to discuss the results. • Mark Your Calendars: The Spring Summit is April...

This week on the Power Supply podcast, we're stepping into the forefront of supply chain innovation with Curtis McEntire, the visionary CEO of Trulla and Mazree. As a true disruptor in the pharmacy supply chain space, Curtis joins us to share how he successfully challenged the status quo to turn complex challenges into streamlined solutions. From tackling the intricacies of drug pricing and regula...

Is consignment inventory causing chaos and delays across your OR and SPD teams? Ever wonder if there is a smarter, easier way to manage this potentially problematic inventory? On this special Beyond Clean and Power Supply Vendor Spotlight™ co-release episode, we're joined by Keerthi Kanubaddi, Executive Vice President of Health System Partnership and Neal Ferguson Vice President of Client Engageme...

This week on the AHRMM Subject Matter Expert Podcast, host Justin Poulin sits down with Bill Brewer, Vice President of Procurement and Supply Chain Optimization at Advocate Health. Together, they dive into the crucial topic of environmental sustainability within the healthcare supply chain. From defining indirect emissions and Scope 3 to discussing the pivotal role of supply chain professionals as...

Is customer service and follow-up really becoming a lost art? This week on the Power Supply podcast, Alan Edwards, Vice President of Supply Chain Solutions Group at Mary Washington Healthcare, joins us to explore the art of mastering customer service and the importance of follow-up in healthcare supply chain. Tune in as Alan shares his strategies and best practices for maintaining exceptional cust...

How are healthcare supply chains evolving post-pandemic, and what innovations are leading the charge? Find out in this exciting new episode from the Power Supply podcast, featuring Tom Coleman and Michelle Colacion from Deloitte Consulting. Drawing from their groundbreaking presentation at the annual AHRMM conference, Tom and Michelle join us to reveal the essential role frontline professionals pl...

Has your hospital ever faced challenges from unpredictable weather or a natural disaster? Did you have time to prepare, or were you forced to ride out the storm? When the unexpected disrupts our transportation and supply chains, it can have a significant impact on our healthcare systems. Supply chain superstars Suzi Collins, Brian Bartel, and Justin Poulin join forces to tackle emergency preparedn...

In this AHRMM Subject Matter Expert Podcast episode, Preston Hall, AHRMM Fellow and supply chain veteran, joins Justin Poulin for an inside look into the prestigious AHRMM Fellowship program. Tune in to hear Preston share insights from his own Fellowship experience while highlighting key program requirements applications should consider when applying for the program. You'll also discover how parti...

This week on the Power Supply podcast, we're unlocking the secrets of teamwork, passion, and purpose with Andrei Armanca, System Procurement Manager at Ochsner Health. As a competitive athlete turned innovative leader, Andrei shares his playbook for cultivating an authentic work environment where professional growth and engagement thrive. From piloting organizational change to thoughtful employee...

In this season premiere episode of Power Supply Season 9, we're delving into the heart of healthcare supply chain innovation with special guest Angelique Vuilleumier, Senior Director of Supply Chain at Legacy Health. Join Angelique as she shares valuable insights and expertise on the advantages and challenges of establishing a clinically integrated supply chain. Come along as we dive deep into the...

Feeling tied up by tricky service contracts? Join supply chain experts Justin Poulin and Brian Bartel as they dive into the complex world of purchase agreements, unlocking tactics to transform these deals from frustrations into value-driven partnerships! From aligning stakeholders to building long-term relationships, you'll gain insider tips for cost-savings through business reviews, invoice analy...

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. In this episode, Mike and Justin share January '24 updates:  Mike Schiller announces new role as Interim Executive Director of AHRMM Meet the new Chair of the Advisory Board, Dennis Mullins, and new boa...

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. In this episode, Mike and Justin provide insightful commentary as they:  Discuss the latest updates in the field, including Class I recalls Recap the topics discussed over the past year! #AHRMM #PowerSu...

Is your healthcare leadership aligned on technology strategy? In this AHRMM Subject Matter Expert Podcast episode, Pooja Solanki, Senior VP of Indirect Spend Solutions at Vizient, Inc., joins Justin Poulin to discuss how technology investments have become a C-suite imperative. They identify emerging smart devices and Rx tools driving major "invisible spend" and why supply chain visibility is key....

What does it take to lead transformative change across a 23-hospital system? We asked visionary innovator, Lee Ayers, how he accomplished just that during this Season 8 finale episode. Lee takes us on an exciting journey through the intricacies of his groundbreaking lab replenishment project while highlighting the key ingredients to inventory management success. Come along as we explore the relati...

In this AHRMM Subject Matter Expert Podcast episode, Latifah Jackson, Supplier Diversity Manager at University Health, talks about the importance of prioritizing supplier diversity in the healthcare industry. She explains how this move strengthens supply chain resiliency while also benefiting the surrounding community. Latifah shares her experience of developing local minority- and women-owned bus...

This week on the Power Supply podcast, we're navigating the healthcare technology revolution with Arnold Chazal, CEO of VUEMED. Arnold brings his expertise and passion to the conversation as he discusses the breakthrough technologies that are driving collaboration, enhancing efficiency, improving patient outcomes, and breaking down the notorious silos that have plagued our hospital systems for yea...

In this AHRMM Subject Matter Expert Podcast episode, Nataschia Roberts, Strategic Sourcing Manager at Saint Luke's Health System, shares how her team developed an innovative structure to effectively manage their relationship with a managed service provider. She shares how her team expedited response times and rate adjustments by meeting multiple times per day and keeping leadership engaged. Natasc...

What if stronger vendor relationships could revolutionize your healthcare supply chain? Director of Business Sourcing Strategies for the University of Kansas Health System , Kim Smith, asked this same question before pioneering an integrated vendor management system that did just that. Kim's innovative system not only strengthened vendor relationships but ensured compliance while fostering collabo...

Feeling buried under outdated or unused products taking up valuable real estate in your supply room? Join supply chain superstars Suzi Collins, Brian Bartel, and Justin Poulin as they dive into the world of obsolete inventory, providing key strategies to spring clean your stockrooms and break free from storage struggles! From handling clinician resistance to partnering with vendors for win-wins, y...

This is the AHRMM Power Up Podcast with Mike Schiller and hosted by Justin Poulin. Tune in every month as we highlight trends, strategies, and solutions from the field to advance the healthcare supply chain. In this episode, Mike and Justin will provide insightful analysis and commentary on topics including: UDI Forum Updates Reimagining AHRMM Israel-Hamas War and Panama Canal Draft Reduction #AHR...

This week on the Power Supply podcast, we're unlocking the secrets to supply chain success with Ginger Sharp, Vice President and Chief Supply Chain Officer at Legacy Health. Ginger shares her expertise and innovative strategies for fostering clinician engagement and building strong vendor partnerships. Come along as we discover relationship-building tools that bring clinical and vendor teams toget...