Taking The Supply Chain Pulse

Struggling with hospital logistics as patient populations grow but your infrastructure stays the same? You're not alone. In this eye-opening conversation with Albert Nkansah, Project Manager at St Onge Company, we dive deep into the challenges facing healthcare facilities and the surprising solutions that can transform operations without breaking the bank. Albert pulls back the curtain on his...

What happens when military precision meets corporate efficiency in healthcare? In this eye-opening conversation, Chico Manning, Assistant Vice President of Enterprise Supply Chain at PIH Health and 2024 Bellwether League Future Famer Award recipient, takes us through his remarkable journey across three distinct supply chain environments. Manning's foundation in logistics began with seven year...

"The most stirred up soup I've ever seen in healthcare." That's how host Fred Crans describes the current state of healthcare supply chains in this eye-opening conversation with industry veteran John Strong. As healthcare systems face unprecedented challenges from multiple directions, Strong offers practical wisdom on navigating the turbulence ahead. Strong warns of three criti...

What happens when you combine a background in medieval literature with supply chain expertise? A fascinating perspective that challenges how we think about business problems. In this captivating conversation, Bryan Jensen, Chairperson/EVP of St. Onge Company, shares his remarkable journey from English major to supply chain consultant and the valuable lessons learned along the way. Bryan reveals ho...

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Amanda Chawla, Senior VP and Chief Supply Chain Officer at Stanford Health, shares insights on transforming healthcare supply operations from transactional processes to strategic networks. Recognized by Gartner for excellence, Stanford's approach focuses on people-centered leadership, organizational agility, and continuous reinvention to meet evolving healthcare challenges. • Supply chain tra...

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Healthcare supply chain leaders have largely reverted to pre-COVID practices despite ongoing vulnerabilities, while simultaneously lacking the strategic sourcing skills and upstream visibility needed to build true resilience. Dr. Randy Bradley, from the University of Tennessee's Haslam College of Business, explains why healthcare organizations remain dangerously unprepared for emerging threat...

Healthcare can instantly notify you about a critical lab result, but struggles to track the implant in your body. Why? Ed Hisscock, Senior Vice President of Supply Chain Management at Trinity Health, has spent his career wrestling with this paradox. Ready to understand why healthcare supply chains need transformation? Subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode to join the conversation. Have...

Healthcare supply chains face unprecedented challenges amplified by the COVID-19 pandemic. Ed Hisscock of Trinity Health shares insights on managing these crises, focusing on issues like talent shortages and data transparency. Discussion on supply chain issues in healthcare. Examination of workforce shortages and industry demands. Effective strategies for supplier partnership and accountability. ...

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This episode explores the integration of people, processes, and technology within the healthcare supply chain, with insights from George Godfrey of Baptist Health of South Florida. A proactive approach to staffing, financial pressures, and technology adoption reveals how healthcare organizations can enhance efficiency and patient care. • Staff shortages impacting recruitment and retention  • Finan...

We dive into the challenges and successes of critical access hospitals with Ted Rogalski, shedding light on their vital role in rural healthcare and the complexities of the supply chain in the industry. Ted shares insights into the operations, financial strategies, and the future of these hospitals within larger health systems while touching on the importance of community connections.  • Exploring...

The healthcare landscape is undergoing significant changes driven by labor shortages, technology integration, and the need for efficient operations. This episode emphasizes the importance of designing hospitals with adaptable systems that leverage technology for improved patient care and operational efficiency. • Labor shortages shape healthcare design and operational priorities  • New constructio...

Lisa Rogalski shares her transformative journey through the healthcare supply chain, highlighting the importance of mentorship, teamwork, and innovation in driving success. She discusses her transition from Genesis to Trinity Health and her focus on enhancing the value analysis framework across diverse regions. • Lisa's background from clinical roles to supply chain leadership • The significa...

Jane Pleasants shares her inspiring journey from education to becoming a key leader in healthcare supply chain management. The episode discusses the challenges and opportunities within academic medical centers and highlights the importance of collaboration and patient-focused strategies in transforming the healthcare supply chain. • Overview of Jane Pleasance's career path  • Insights into ac...

Uncover the essential strategies for crisis-proofing your healthcare supply chain with insights from industry leaders. Join me, Fred Crans, as I sit down with Steve Downey of the Cleveland Clinic and Leanne Hester from Resilinc to explore the crucial question: How can healthcare systems prepare for the unexpected? From the devastating impact of natural disasters like hurricanes to the rising threa...

Albert Nkansa shares valuable insights about the intricacies of healthcare supply chain management, emphasizing the vital need for proactive assessments and understanding generational dynamics within the workplace. He highlights the importance of collaboration in project design and the ongoing staffing challenges that impact the field, while stressing that innovation and crisis preparedness are cr...

Join us for an illuminating conversation with Dr. Eugene Schneller, a luminary in healthcare supply chain management, as we unravel the complexities of this often-overlooked sector. Dr. Schneller shares his fascinating journey from sociology to healthcare, drawing insightful parallels to literature and questioning established norms. We explore the surprising lack of emphasis on supply chain educat...

Abby Roth, the brilliant mind behind Pure Microbiology, joins us alongside our in-house pharmacy expert Sharone Wang to unravel the enigmatic world of pharmacy compounding regulations. Discover how their unique journeys and expertise illuminate the critical distinctions between traditional compounding and larger-scale operations regulated by the FDA. We promise you'll walk away with a deeper...

Discover the transformative journey of Brent Johnson, the “retired” Vice President of Supply Chain at Intermountain Healthcare, as he shares his unexpected transition from the electric utility industry to revolutionizing healthcare supply chains. Brent's unique trajectory showcases how strategic management and a keen understanding of operational complexities can lead to groundbreaking changes...

Join us as we welcome Marisa Farabaugh, the Senior Vice President and Chief Supply Chain Officer at Advent Health. Marisa's journey from studying industrial engineering at the University of Florida to leading supply chain operations at a major healthcare organization is inspiring. She shares her insights into navigating career shifts, the critical role of mentors, and the challenges of applyi...

What happens when a would be  history teacher's aspirations take an unexpected turn, leading him into the heart of the supply chain industry? Discover the journey of Fred Crans, a former Navy hospital corpsman during the Vietnam War, whose career insights have shaped the field over six decades. Fred sits down with guest interviewer Tom Redding to share his reflections on the evolution of supp...

In Part Two of our conversation, uncover the transformative journey of healthcare logistics with Hue Roach, a seasoned director at St. Onge Company, who brings 45 years of unmatched experience to our discussion. Discover the often unseen yet vital role logistics play in healthcare, from supply chain management to waste disposal. We traverse the evolution of logistics from straightforward operation...