Power Supply
AHRMM SME podcast featuring Kenny Scher
This week on the AHRMM Subject Matter Expert Podcast, Kenny Scher, Vice President of End-to-End Supply Chain at Nexera, Inc., joins host Justin Poulin LIVE during the AHRMM24 Conference in Columbus, OH. Kenny shares his passion for bringing more talent into healthcare supply chain roles and leveraging technologies like AI for more strategic capabilities. He also shares his hobby of maximizing travel rewards programs and the healthcare role he’d want to swap with for a day. Think you know what it is? Tune in today to find out!
#PowerSupply #AHRMM #Podcast #HealthcareSupplyChain #SupplyChainInnovation #AI
The CRM Playbook: Unlocking Supply Chain Innovation
What if you could transform your healthcare supply chain into a powerhouse of efficiency, communication, and innovation? This week on Power Supply, George Godfrey, Chief Supply Chain Officer and Corporate VP of Shared Services at Baptist Health South Florida, joins us to reveal how his team optimized their daily supply chain operations using Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems. From streamlining contract renewals to resolving invoice match exceptions, George explains how you can turn time-consuming manual processes into automated solutions that deliver measurable results. Whether you’re looking to enhance supplier communication or reduce operational costs, this episode offers valuable strategies for leveraging CRM technology in your facility. Tune in today to discover how CRM tools can help your team build a more efficient supply chain operation!
Once you complete the interview, jump on over to the link below to take a short quiz and download your CEC certificate for .5 CECs! – https://www.flexiquiz.com/SC/N/ps12-06
#PowerSupply #Podcast #AHRMM #HealthcareSupplyChain #CRM #SupplyChainOptimization
Holiday Hustle: Unwrapping Supply Chain Seasonal Success
Is your supply chain team ready for the holiday hustle? From managing vacation schedules and year-end surgeries to navigating extended shipping times and inventory counts, the holiday season brings unique challenges to our healthcare supply chains. Join Brian Bartel, Suzi Collins, and Justin Poulin as they share practical strategies for keeping your department running smoothly during this hectic time of year. Whether you’re dealing with mid-week holidays, competing PTO requests, or planning for reduced supplier operations, you’ll discover valuable insights for balancing operational needs with staff satisfaction. Tune in for candid conversations about maintaining work-life balance while ensuring your facility stays well-stocked throughout the holiday season!
Want to stock up on more supply chain insights? Connect with Power Supply on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/powersupplymedia
#PowerSupply #SupplyChain #HealthcareSupplyChain #HolidayPlanning #SeasonalSupplyChain
AHRMM Power Up Podcast – Episode 19
This is the AHRMM Power Up Podcast with Mike Schiller and 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 November ’24:
- High-Level Updates
- UDI Forum was Delayed to December (Due to IV Solution challenges)
- Baxter IV Solution Update
- Radiopharmaceutical shortages
- AHRMM Membership Survey is Going Out
- “On The Fringe”
- Baxter B/P Cuffs – raw material constraint and manufactured in Mexico
- Mexico Manufacturing Regulations Impact
#AHRMM #PowerSupply #Podcast #HealthcareSupplyChain #NovemberUpdate ________ 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.
The Robot Revolution: Drones, AI, & the Future of Supply Chains
Is your healthcare system ready for the next wave of supply chain automation? This week on the Power Supply Podcast, Sven Schürer, Operating Partner at Anchor Group, joins us to explore how cutting-edge AI technology is transforming healthcare logistics. From drones delivering critical medications to AI-powered inventory systems, Sven reveals how automation is addressing workforce challenges while enhancing operational efficiency and patient care. Whether you’re curious about the latest tech trends or interested in implementing automation solutions in your healthcare facility, this episode offers valuable insights into the technologies reshaping our healthcare supply chain. Tune in now to discover how these emerging technologies are creating new possibilities for the future of healthcare logistics!
Once you complete the interview, jump on over to the link below to take a short quiz and download your CEC certificate for .5 CECs! – https://www.flexiquiz.com/SC/N/ps12-05
#PowerSupply #Podcast #AHRMM #HealthcareSupplyChain #SupplyChain #AITechnology #Automation
Safety Net or Money Pit? Finding Your Safety Stock Sweet Spot
Are your shelves carrying too much “just in case” inventory? In this final installment of our three-part series, Brian Bartel, Suzi Collins, and Justin Poulin dive deep into the critical balance of keeping enough buffer stock without tying up valuable cash flow. From finding your safety stock sweet spot to determining the right safety stock for high-dollar vs. high-volume items, you’ll discover practical strategies for right-sizing your inventory. Whether you’re dealing with critical patient care items or everyday supplies, this episode offers valuable insights on adapting safety stock to your facility’s unique needs. Join us as we wrap up this essential series and put the final piece of the inventory management puzzle in place!
Formula: Safety Stock = (Max Daily Usage x Max Lead Time) – (Average Daily Usage x Average Lead Time)
Thank you for joining us for this 3-part series!
Missed Parts 1 & 2? Catch up on our Reorder Point and Reorder Quantity discussions here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLu-lsrFpnsLn3J-s_RGNF_VtH6kscKtr_&si=drgJyNMLRR1VJNHy
Want to stock up on more supply chain insights? Connect with Power Supply on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/powersupplymedia
#PowerSupply #SupplyChain #HealthcareSupplyChain #SafetyStock #InventoryManagement
Responses