AHRMM Power Up Podcast – February ’25 Updates

This is the AHRMM Power Up Podcast with Mike Schiller, hosted by Justin Poulin. Every month, we highlight trends, strategies, and solutions from the field to advance the healthcare supply chain industry. In this episode, Mike and Justin share insights and updates from February ’25:

• New Cohort Launched – Inventory & Distribution Management
• Procurement & Value Analysis Cohort coming in March!
• Updated Requirements – All 5 Cohorts should take about a year and can fast track you to the CMRP exam
• New Supply Chain Fundamentals (SCF) eLearning Series
• IV Fluids Resolved! Everything is back up and running and order fulfillment should be improving!
• Eyes on the Tariffs – Where do we stand?

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Smarter Tracking, Safer Care: Redefining Efficiency with RFID

Could the secret to cutting costs and boosting efficiency really be hidden in your department’s equipment tracking system? This week on Power Supply, Suneil Mandava, Founder and CEO of Mobile Aspects, joins us to explore how RFID technology is transforming healthcare operations. From tracking high-value medical devices to preventing equipment loss, Suneil shares how hospitals are combining RFID and AI technologies to drive efficiency, cut waste, and improve patient care. Whether you’re exploring smart tracking solutions or the latest trends in supply chain technology, this episode offers valuable insights to help you optimize your equipment management process. Discover how RFID could help solve your biggest equipment challenges—tune in now!

Once you complete the interview, jump on over to the link below to take a short quiz and download your CEC certificate for 0.5 CEC! – https://www.flexiquiz.com/SC/N/ps13-04

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Powering Up IT & Supply Chain: The Future of Healthcare Sourcing

What happens when supply chain and IT join forces? Game-changing innovation! In this episode of Power Supply, we sit down with Sarah Hatchett, Chief Information Officer and John Dockins, Executive Director of Sourcing and Vendor Management at Cleveland Clinic, to uncover how their strategic partnership is transforming IT sourcing and vendor management. From navigating complex contracts to boosting cybersecurity and eliminating tech redundancies, Sarah and John share insider strategies that every healthcare leader needs to hear. Plus, find out how supply chain pros can play a vital role in IT decision-making—and why ignoring this collaboration could cost your organization big time. If you think IT sourcing is too complicated, this episode will change your mind! Tune in today to hear how a strong supply chain-IT partnership fuels efficiency, cost savings, and cutting-edge innovation in healthcare!

Once you complete the interview, jump on over to the link below to take a short quiz and download your CEC certificate for 0.5 CEC! – https://www.flexiquiz.com/SC/N/ps13-03

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Revenue Reimagined: The Stock & Bill Advantage

What if you could turn everyday inventory challenges into revenue opportunities? On this episode of Power Supply, we welcome Jeremiah Smiley and JJ Anderson to explore how Stock & Bill programs are driving efficiency and real savings in supply chain operations. From implementing digital solutions to standardizing processes, our guests share how they tackled inefficiencies and leveraged technology to reduce waste and improve operations. Whether you’re interested in automation strategies or revenue optimization, this episode offers valuable insights into maximizing supply chain performance while enhancing patient care. Tune in today to discover how collaboration and innovation are reshaping traditional inventory models!

Once you complete the interview, jump on over to the link below to take a short quiz and download your CEC certificate for 1 CECs! – https://www.flexiquiz.com/SC/N/ps13-02

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AHRMM SME podcast featuring Jason Isherwood

This week on the AHRMM Subject Matter Expert Podcast, host Justin Poulin welcomes Jason Isherwood, CEO of LinSights Health & ClearVu-IQ and Chair of the AHRMM National Chapter Relations Committee. Drawing from his passion for optimizing healthcare linen and laundry systems, Jason shares an example of identifying operational inefficiencies during an on-site evaluation and how these insights can apply across other supply chain delivery models. He also discusses his vision for enhancing chapter resources, member engagement initiatives, and working closely with health system leaders as part of his new national role. Get the scoop on Jason’s vision for streamlining linen and laundry operations – tune in today!

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Partners in Performance: The OTIF Standard

What happens when healthcare leaders come together to tackle supply chain’s biggest challenges? On this Power Supply Season 13 premiere episode, we welcome Stephen Downey, Allison Corry, and Dietmar Hein, three supply chain leaders who are transforming how healthcare supply chain measures success. From developing a standardized OTIF (On Time In Full) equation to creating measurable improvements in patient care and efficiency, our guests share how collaboration is driving sustainable change in the healthcare supply chain industry. Whether you’re interested in performance metrics, industry collaboration, or supply chain innovation, this episode offers valuable insights into the future of healthcare supply chain standards. Tune in today to discover how this innovative work is becoming an industry-wide standard this spring!

OTIF Equation: On-Time and In-Full = On-Time % x In-Full %

• Definitions
• Start = Order Placement
• End = Proof of Delivery
• Calculations
• On-Time % = Line Received On-Time (0% or 100%)
• In-Full % = Line Received In-Full (0% or 100%)

This Season 13 premiere episode is approved for 1 CEC! Once you complete the interview, jump on over to the link below to take a short quiz and download your CEC certificate! – https://www.flexiquiz.com/SC/N/ps13-01

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