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AHRMM Power Up Podcast – March ’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 what you need to know from March ’25:
- SCRC Tariff Report
- AHRMM 2nd Annual Spring Summit – Registration Now Open!
- Nothing on the Fringe – Hooray!
- Baxter IF Fluids & BD Bactec Updates
#AHRMM #PowerSupply #Podcast #HealthcareSupplyChain #MarchUpdate ________ Power Supply is proud to partner with AHRMM, the leading professional membership group for the healthcare supply chain. Through this collaboration, Power Supply offers Continuing Education Credit (CEC) approved podcast episodes to the healthcare supply chain audience.
Beyond the Budget: Aligning Finance & Supply Chain Perspectives
What happens when finance and supply chain departments speak different languages? On this Power Supply Season 13 finale episode, we welcome Tyler Beck, Finance Manager at CommonSpirit Health, to explore the critical connection between finance and supply chain departments. From navigating the timing differences between “spend” and “expense” to unraveling the complexity of rebates and admin fees, Tyler shares his unique perspective as a finance expert embedded within a supply chain team. Whether you’re dealing with budget variances or trying to explain inventory write-offs to your CFO, this episode offers valuable insights into bridging the communication gap between these essential departments. Tune in today to discover how aligning finance and supply chain can transform your organization’s financial performance!
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 CECs! – https://www.flexiquiz.com/SC/N/ps13-08
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Automation Advantage: Building Smarter Healthcare Supply Chains
What if you could transform your supply chain to run smarter, faster, and safer—all while reducing manual touches? On this episode of Power Supply, we welcome Peter Bennett, Senior VP of Global Supply Chain at Cardinal Health, to explore the revolutionary impact of automation in healthcare logistics. From robotics that bring goods to people, to AI-driven planning systems, Pete shares how these technologies are reducing manual touches while improving safety and accuracy. Whether you’re interested in emerging technologies or discovering how automation can benefit your organization, this episode offers valuable insights into the future of healthcare supply chain operations. Tune in today to discover how automation is reshaping the way products move through the healthcare ecosystem!
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/ps13-07
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AHRMM SME podcast featuring Tracy Nasarenko
This week on the AHRMM Subject Matter Expert Podcast, host Justin Poulin welcomes Tracy Nasarenko, VP of Community Engagement – Healthcare at GS1 US, who breaks down the latest updates on the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) and what it means for healthcare supply chains. Tracy shares critical insights on the current implementation phase, including progress with pharmacy serialization at the unit level, and clarifies necessary steps for organizations at each stage of compliance. She also explores how similar approaches could benefit medical device tracking in the future.
Don’t miss Tracy’s upcoming AHRMM webinar on March 19th, where she’ll dive deeper into DSCSA guidelines and best practices. Register at ahrmm.org to secure your free spot and receive the exclusive resource guide when you attend!
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The Implementation Playbook: Proven Strategies for ERP Success
What lessons could your healthcare system learn from a toy company about successful technology implementation? On this week’s episode of Power Supply, we welcome Steve Silva, a supply chain expert with experience in both consumer goods and healthcare, to explore the challenges of systems integration and ERP implementations. From his time at Hasbro Toys to his experience in healthcare supply chain, Steve shares how he turned around troubled projects and navigated resistance to change. Whether you’re planning a major system rollout, managing stakeholder expectations, or leading organizational change, this episode offers valuable insights into successful system implementations. Tune in today to discover strategies for keeping your next big project on track!
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/ps13-06
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AHRMM SME podcast featuring Brian Zuck
This week on the AHRMM Subject Matter Expert Podcast, host Justin Poulin sits down with Brian Zuck, VP of Supply Chain at Essentia Health, who shares the unique challenges of building resilience in rural healthcare supply chains. Brian explains his practical approach to combining resilience with stability, revealing how Essentia overcomes rural staffing challenges through their clinician-led committees, integrated systems, and their new highly automated distribution center. He also discusses the importance of centralized distribution for geographically dispersed health systems and what’s next on Essentia’s innovation roadmap. Join us for this candid conversation about the realities of rural healthcare supply chain management!
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