Streamlining Supply Chain Efficiency: Unleashing the Power of 2 Bin Kanban

Episodes NOW CEC APPROVED for AHRMM members! // Are the challenges of stockouts and supply overflows causing headaches in your inventory management? This week on the Power Supply podcast, we’re joined by Heather Roadcap, Director of Materials Management at Saint Luke’s. Heather shares how her team successfully streamlined their supply chain’s workflows and efficiencies with help from the 2 Bin Kanban inventory system. Hear how this visual cue inventory system is eliminating the guesswork, improving patient care, and increasing collaboration among clinical teams. Don’t miss this opportunity to discover key strategic planning strategies you need to know to successfully roll out this inventory system in your organization!

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/ps7-3

#PowerSupply #Podcast #AHRMM #CECs #HealthcareSupplyChain

How Competition Can Quickly Drive Down Your Clinical Departments’ Utilization Costs by Double Digits

On this week’s episode of Power Supply Articles On-the-Go, Bob Yokl discusses the role of competition in driving down costs: “In addition to clinical departments changing their costly supply expense practices once they see their department’s supply utilization reports, you can jump-start this process by having your clinical department, especially nursing floors, compete to have the lowest expense per patient day. The financial effect of this competition between departments is impressive. For instance, we are seeing nursing departments drop their unit’s cost by as much as 11% to 23% without supply chain management holding these individuals’ hands to do so….” Tune in for the full article! Loving the #PowerSupply conversations? You can now download our free mobile app: Apple: https://zcu.io/sx2h Android: https://zcu.io/xJSJ And listen at: iTunes -> https://zcu.io/3Zef Spotify -> https://zcu.io/eBXx Stitcher -> https://zcu.io/2gMi Amazon Podcasts -> https://zcu.io/Xo2S Google Podcasts -> https://zcu.io/O8SY #PowerSupply #Podcast #Education #SupplyChain #Healthcare #Purchasing #Contracting #ValueAnalysis

AHRMM SME Podcast with Josh Andrade

This is the AHRMM Subject Matter Expert Podcast hosted by Justin Poulin. Tune in every month as we speak with Industry Experts to highlight success stories and solutions from the field that advance the health care supply chain.

And now, Justin Poulin with this month’s Expert:

Josh Andrade, Director of SC Management at HonorHealth

Highlights include: Cross Functional Organization & Pillars of Service; Partnerships w/ Local Schools & Military (ASU: Capstone Projects w/ different process improvement projects, Scottsdale Community College, o Work for credit opp o Osborne Medical Center – Military Training Program oRecruitment Effort o SkillBridge o SC Program w/ SCC o Internships

The Future is Now: Developing Emerging Supply Chain Leaders

Episodes NOW CEC APPROVED for AHRMM members! // This week on the Power Supply podcast, we sit down with Ryan Burke, VP of Strategic Sourcing at Pandion Optimization Alliance. Ryan shares his deep-rooted passion for healthcare supply chain and the value he sees in engaging with the next generation of supply chain professionals. As Vice Chair of YPAC (Young Professionals Advisory Council), Ryan sheds light on the significance of mentorship in both personal and professional growth and offers valuable insights into what makes a successful mentor-mentee relationship. Don’t miss this insightful episode as we explore the world of healthcare supply chain, mentorship, and nurturing future leaders in this dynamic industry!

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/ps7-2

#PowerSupply #Podcast #AHRMM #CECs #HealthcareSupplyChain

Value Analysis & Utilization Management Storyboards Should Be Your Team’s Opportunity to Shine

On this week’s episode of Power Supply Articles On-the-Go, Bob Yokl makes the case for storyboards in your facility: “The first time we saw a value analysis and utilization management storyboard was as we entered into a client hospital’s cafeteria. It was at the entrance of the cafeteria for all their management and employees to see. We were surprised, delighted, and amazed at their employees’ hyper interest in these storyboards….” Tune in for the full article! Loving the #PowerSupply conversations? You can now download our free mobile app: Apple: https://zcu.io/sx2h Android: https://zcu.io/xJSJ And listen at: iTunes -> https://zcu.io/3Zef Spotify -> https://zcu.io/eBXx Stitcher -> https://zcu.io/2gMi Amazon Podcasts -> https://zcu.io/Xo2S Google Podcasts -> https://zcu.io/O8SY #PowerSupply #Podcast #Education #SupplyChain #Healthcare #Purchasing #Contracting #ValueAnalysis

AHRMM SME Podcast with SkillBridge

This is the AHRMM Subject Matter Expert Podcast hosted by Justin Poulin. Tune in every month as we speak with Industry Experts to highlight success stories and solutions from the field that advance the health care supply chain. And now, Justin Poulin with this month’s Expert… Mr. Harper is the current Chief of Logistics at Fort Gregg-Adams and was the former Chief of Logistics at the National Institute of Health (NIH) and Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC), and Lt Col Matthew Gross, USAF, MSC, Chief, Medical Operations & Plans. This episode will focus on: – What is the DoD Skillbridge Program? – Key Considerations for DoD Skillbridge Industry Partners: * Skillbridge is a Training Program * Service member remains on Active Duty (status, pay and entitlements) * How to Become a DoD Skillbridge Industry Partner: https://skillbridge.osd.mil/industry-employers.htm To learn more about the Skillbridge Program, join the DoD on Tuesday, August 8, at the AHRMM23 Conference for session 4.1 Leveraging the DoD SkillBridge Program to Build Human Resource Gateways and to Maximize Industry, from 8:00 AM-9:00 AM.