Taking The Supply Chain Pulse

• From Struggling to Standout: How a Mid-sized Health System Built an Award-winning Supply Chain

  St. Luke's Health System in Boise, Idaho has been recognized by Gartner as one of the top 25 healthcare supply chains in the country, achieving this distinction as a mid-sized independent organization competing with much larger systems.• Eight hospitals, 300+ clinics, and $4 billion in annual revenue.• Transformed supply chain operations by hiring 20 strategic employees, mostly from outside healthcare.• Generated $160 million in cost savings over a decade through strategic negotiations.• Built true strategic supplier partnerships based on transparency and aligned incentives.• Opening a 330,000 square foot Consolidated Service Center housing both medical-surgical and pharmacy operations.• Collaboration with other health systems provided valuable insights for supply chain transformation.• Mission-driven approach to healthcare supply chain offers better work-life balance than for-profit sectors.• Addressing critical talent pipeline challenges by engaging with local universities.Remember to subscribe and connect with us online where you can find all of our episodes. If you have a topic you would like to discuss or want to be a guest on the show, you can reach out to Fred directly at [email protected] us a text

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• Healthcare's Next Generation is Learning Supply Chain by Design, Not Accident

  Reggie Gardner, a Navy Corpsman turned graduate student, represents the future of healthcare supply chain by combining practical medical experience with formal supply chain education at the University of Tennessee. His journey highlights the evolution from learning supply chain on the job to pursuing advanced degrees in one of the nation's top programs.• Reggie served five years as a Navy Corpsman with the Marine Corps before working in hospital settings• His experience in cardiovascular ICU during COVID-19 demonstrated the critical importance of proper supply chain management• Unlike previous generations who learned on the job, Reggie is gaining formal education in supply chain principles, simulations, and strategic planning• The podcast discusses how healthcare supply chain has traditionally been reactive rather than proactive• Students at Haslam College of Business conduct comprehensive analyses similar to what healthcare organizations should be doing• Balancing cost efficiency with quality remains a key challenge in healthcare supply chain• Mentorship plays a crucial role in developing the next generation of supply chain leaders• Healthcare organizations benefit from professionals who understand both clinical needs and supply chain principlesIf you have a topic you would like to discuss or want to be a guest on the show, you can reach out to Fred directly at [email protected] us a text

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• Engineering the Future-Ready Healthcare Infrastructure

  Tom Redding, Executive Vice President and Healthcare Practice Lead at St Onge Company, discusses why healthcare organizations need to regularly assess their supply chain operations to stay competitive and efficient in today's challenging environment.• The importance of taking a pause to benchmark operations, especially for new leaders who have about two years to make their mark• Why health systems should evaluate their department performance, consistency of workflows, and clarity of expectations• Key areas to assess: logistics, inventory management, organizational structure, technology systems, facility infrastructure, and performance management• How decentralization of healthcare delivery creates new logistical challenges that require strategic planning• The value of conducting objective third-party assessments rather than relying on vendor-provided "free" evaluations• Why operations teams need strategic planning just as facilities teams develop master plans• The critical importance of having the right people with the right skills in the right positions• How healthcare delivery is increasingly focused on logistics as care moves into homes and community settingsVisit stongcompany.com to learn more about how St Onge Company can help transform your operations with cutting-edge strategies.Send us a text

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• We Can't Keep Doing the Same Things and Expect Different Results

  Mark Van Sumeren, Managing Director at Health Industry Advisor, discusses the perfect storm facing healthcare: tariffs increasing costs, Medicare demands growing with the aging population, and critical workforce shortages.• Tariffs on medical supplies and devices creating immediate cost pressures with no easy way to offset them• By 2029, all baby boomers will qualify for Medicare, driving unprecedented demand for healthcare services• 60% of healthcare revenue comes from Medicare and Medicaid, with reimbursement rates that don't cover costs• Healthcare organizations showing a bifurcation - some maintaining slim margins while others operate at losses• Cleveland Clinic's daily huddle system creates organizational alignment and rapid problem-solving• Effective supplier collaboration requires transparency about financial needs tied to mission fulfillment• Decision-making in healthcare remains glacially slow compared to other industries• Organizations must "break the rules" rather than continuing strategies that haven't worked• Rural communities face the greatest risk of losing healthcare access entirelySubscribe and connect with us online where you can find all of our episodes.https://takingthesupplychainpulse.buzzsprout.com If you want to be a guest on the show, reach out to Fred directly at [email protected] us a text

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• The Heart of Healthcare Supply Chain: It's Not About Counting Beans

  Régine Villain, SVP of Supply Chain at Ochsner Health and 2023 AMR Award winner, discusses healthcare supply chain resilience and the engineering mindset that has shaped her leadership approach.• Continuous supply disruptions require healthcare organizations to become "masters of resiliency" with dedicated teams focused on risk management• Defining what's truly "critical" in healthcare supply chain goes beyond cost—it's about what causes delays in patient care• Geographic challenges like hurricane season create predictable disruptions, but unexpected events require leveraging relationships and innovative thinking• Industrial engineering background provides a methodical, process-focused framework for approaching supply chain challenges• Bad processes can't be fixed with technology—sound foundations must come first before applying AI and other innovations• Ochsner's recognition as a Gartner Top 25 healthcare supply chain reflects their commitment to continuous improvement• Women leaders in healthcare supply chain bring holistic perspectives and deep connections with team members at all levels• Successful careers in healthcare supply chain require genuine passion for service and understanding the impact on patient outcomesFor those considering a healthcare supply chain career: this field demands mission-driven commitment but offers the reward of knowing you're making a difference in patients' lives.Send us a text

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