---
title: 'Supply Operations Insights: Maximizing GPO Relationships'
type: 'episode'
url: 'https://doc.social/episodes/supply-operations-insights-maximizing-gpo-relationships'
show: 'Power Supply'
show_url: 'https://doc.social/podcasts/power-supply'
published: '2021-05-03'
audio: 'https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/powersupply/PS_Ep1_5.mp3'
---

# Supply Operations Insights: Maximizing GPO Relationships

with guest Jeff Stevens

## Summary

Consolidation has been occurring through healthcare, no matter what side of the table you have been sitting on for the past decade. GPOs have been no exception and sourcing strategies have been forced to change as well. Jeff Stevens shares his extensive experience and perspective on how to get the best value from your Group Purchasing Organization affiliations. How have you leveraged your GPO contracts successfully? What limitations do you face related to exclusivity versus a pick and choose approach? On this episode we dive into emerging opportunities in the world of GPOs such as Purchased Service and gain insight from an industry expert with an interesting background in healthcare!

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