Power Supply

Without supplies there is no surgery. Without products there is no patient care. Welcome to Power Supply – the healthcare supply chain podcast focused on helping you navigate the intricacies of logistics, purchasing, contracting and supplier relationships. Each episode we speak with healthcare executives, supply chain leaders, and innovative entrepreneurs from across the country as they share their stories, experience and expertise on the industry we love. From the loading dock to strategic sourcing, for buyers to the C-Suite and across the enterprise — we tackle the real-life issues impacting the health care supply chain. Whether you’re tuning in for conversation or inspiration, we’re glad you’re here. You’re just in time to hear it from the source and stock up on insight, so sit back and plug into Power Supply…

From Challenges to Triumphs: Mastering Supply Chain Resilience

On this can’t-miss season finale episode, we sit down with Nancy Wobig, Senior Director of Medical, Surgical, and Lab Contracting at Mayo Clinic–Supply Chain Management, for a deep dive into the heartbeat of healthcare supply chain excellence. With a rich career at the forefront of supply chain innovation, Nancy unravels the complexities of navigating the industry’s most unique challenges, including the COVID-19 pandemic. From the art of strategic sourcing to the science of team dynamics, we’ll explore how Nancy and her team leveraged the power of collaboration, innovation, and resilience to drive transformative change. Nancy’s story is a testament to the power of leadership, vision, and a relentless commitment to excellence in shaping the future of the healthcare supply chain industry. Don’t miss this blend of inspiration and forward-thinking strategies that promise to enrich your perspective and energize your team’s approach to departmental challenges. Join us today!

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Navigating Challenges & Embracing Opportunities: Insights into Rural Supply Chain Management

This week on the Power Supply Podcast, we’re diving into the world of critical access hospitals with Matt Hoffmann, Director of Materials Management at Humboldt County Memorial Hospital. Matt pulls back the curtain on the unique challenges of managing healthcare supply chain operations in a rural setting and shares his strategies for leveraging an ERP system to achieve GPO compliance. From building bridges with clinical teams to navigating the complexities of contract management, Matt reveals his secrets for driving cost savings and efficiency in critical access hospitals. Matt also shares his concerns for the future of rural healthcare and the importance of mentorship in developing the next generation of supply chain leaders. Get ready to take notes as Matt dishes out his hard-earned wisdom and practical tips for supply chain success in the trenches of rural healthcare. This is one episode you won’t want to miss!

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Airing the Dirty Laundry: Contracts, Consolidation, & Future Trends in Healthcare Supply Chain

What if the key to transforming patient care and operational efficiencies lay hidden in the folds of your hospital’s sterile linens? This week on the Power Supply podcast, Jason Isherwood, VP of Enterprise Sales and Customer Success at ShiftMed, joins us to explore the intricacies of healthcare linen services. Together, we’ll uncover the current state of hospital/clinic linen services, while identifying the challenges in contracting, vendor selection, and streamlining processes across multiple supply chains. Jason shares his valuable insights and best practices for overcoming budget hurdles, aligning service agreements, standardizing processes, and establishing key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure optimal service and quality. Join us for this glimpse into the future of linen services and get ready to discover the fabric of healthcare supply chain excellence!

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AHRMM Power Up Podcast – Episode 10

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. In this episode, Mike and Justin share insights and updates from February ’24:

• AHRMM Roadmap Report – The board is set to meet to discuss the results. • Mark Your Calendars: The Spring Summit is April 9-11. • The Government is considering the Federal Helium Reserve — more updates to come. #AHRMM #PowerSupply #Podcast #HealthcareSupplyChain #FebruaryUpdate ________ Power Supply is proud to announce a new partnership with AHRMM, the leading professional membership group for the healthcare supply chain. Through this collaboration, Power Supply will offer Continuing Education Credit (CEC) approved podcast episodes to the healthcare supply chain audience.

Innovation Unleashed: We Are ALL Disruptors

This week on the Power Supply podcast, we’re stepping into the forefront of supply chain innovation with Curtis McEntire, the visionary CEO of Trulla and Mazree. As a true disruptor in the pharmacy supply chain space, Curtis joins us to share how he successfully challenged the status quo to turn complex challenges into streamlined solutions. From tackling the intricacies of drug pricing and regulatory compliance to paving the way for centralized pharmacy services, we’ll discover how strategic thinking and innovation can transform challenges into opportunities for growth and efficiency in the healthcare supply chain. Join us for a journey into the practicalities of ensuring that healthcare supply chains not only meet today’s demands but are primed for tomorrow’s challenges! Don’t miss out, tune in today!

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Leveraging the Supplier ERP to Gain True Supply Chain Transparency: A New Vision for Collaborative Inventory Management

Is consignment inventory causing chaos and delays across your OR and SPD teams? Ever wonder if there is a smarter, easier way to manage this potentially problematic inventory? On this special Beyond Clean and Power Supply Vendor Spotlight™ co-release episode, we’re joined by Keerthi Kanubaddi, Executive Vice President of Health System Partnership and Neal Ferguson Vice President of Client Engagement at Movemedical, to discuss an innovative solution that is bringing clarity to the chaos of inventory management. Tune in to discover how Movemedical’s Consignment Inventory Manager system seamlessly connects health systems with their suppliers at an ERP-level, offering a cost-effective solution with real-time inventory insights. Explore how this game-changing approach not only simplifies the consignment processes but also promotes a collaborative relationship between healthcare facilities and suppliers, enhancing efficiency, accuracy, and most importantly, patient care!

For more information on how their innovative inventory management tool can transform your consignment process, visit their website to request a demo. 

You can also follow Movemedical on LinkedIn or better yet, contact Keerthi Keerthi.Kanubaddi@movemedical.com or Neal Neal.Ferguson@movemedical.com directly!

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