What if reorganizing a single supply room could change the way your entire hospital delivers care? On this episode of Power Supply, we’re joined by Judith Ramos, Project Manager at UT Southwestern Medical Center, as she breaks down how her team turned manual counts and cluttered PARs into a standardized, clinician-friendly system. From color-coded product families and two-bin Kanban to min/max levels, FIFO (first-in, first-out), and utilization reports that account for seasonality, Judith shares her team’s seven-year optimization journey that cut waste, reduced stockouts, and made supplies easier to find when seconds matter. She also explains how this foundation gave her team the confidence to open a brand-new patient tower without starting from scratch. If you’re ready to turn chaotic supply rooms into calm, predictable spaces, this conversation will have you rethinking what’s possible with PAR optimization!

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