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…

AHRMM25 Conference SME Podcast featuring Matt Samples

This week on the AHRMM Subject Matter Expert Podcast, recorded live at the AHRMM25 conference in Denver, CO, host Justin Poulin sits down with Matt Samples, Strategic Account Executive at SteelcoBelimed. Matt shares his conference highlights and reveals what he would fix first if granted one wish from a healthcare genie. He also tackles the fun question of what the secret password would be for a supply chain speakeasy at the conference. Tune in for this engaging conversation and Matt’s unique perspective on the healthcare supply chain industry!

#PowerSupply #AHRMM #Podcast #HealthcareSupplyChain #AHRMM25

AHRMM Power Up Podcast – September ’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 updates from September ’25:

  • UDI Forum in November (5th & 6th)
  • Things to keep an eye on:
    • Tariffs – Nov 10th truce ends with China
    • Government shutdown: October 1st?
    •  Geopolitical events and impact
  • Stay tuned to eNews – Synthesizing what his happening around the world into one place

#AHRMM #PowerSupply #Podcast #HealthcareSupplyChain #SeptemberUpdate

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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.

AHRMM SME podcast featuring Lee Ann McWhorter

This week on the AHRMM Subject Matter Expert Podcast, host Justin Poulin welcomes Lee Ann McWhorter, VP of Business Development at Meperia. Lee Ann breaks down the concept of functional equivalents and explains how increasing backorders and stockouts have transformed the healthcare supply chain landscape. She shares best practices for managing functional equivalents, including identifying critical items, developing robust formularies, and engaging clinicians with data-driven insights. Tune in to hear Lee Ann’s insights on navigating product shortages and how recall histories can powerfully shape your supply chain strategy!

#PowerSupply #AHRMM #Podcast #HealthcareSupplyChain #FunctionalEquivalents #SupplyChainStrategy #ProductShortages #DataDriven

The Road to Savings: Unlocking Value in Courier Services

What if one of the biggest untapped opportunities for healthcare savings was sitting right at your loading dock? In this season finale of Power Supply, we’re joined by Bill Hale, Co-Founder and CEO of FetchGoat, to shine a spotlight on courier services—the hidden backbone linking labs, pharmacies, clinics, and patient care. From nonproductive stops to costly delays that keep couriers waiting, Bill explains how the absence of ownership, visibility, and automation has kept courier management off the radar as a key area for improvement in healthcare. He also shares how AI and smarter logistics strategies are rewriting the rules for efficiency, accountability, and patient impact. If you’ve ever wondered where wasted dollars are hiding in your supply chain, this conversation makes it clear: the road to savings may start with your couriers.

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/ps15-08

#PowerSupply #Podcast #AHRMM #HealthcareSupplyChain #SupplyChain #Savings #CourierManagement #Automation #Logistics #Efficiency

AHRMM25 Conference SME Podcast featuring Ashlea Souffrou

This week on the AHRMM Subject Matter Expert Podcast, recorded live at the AHRMM25 conference in Denver, CO, host Justin Poulin sits down with Ashlea Souffrou, Founder & CEO of SxanPro. Ashlea shares her conference highlights and tackles the creative question of what a healthcare logistics movie would be titled and who would play her in it. She also reveals what the secret password should be for a supply chain-themed speakeasy at the conference. Tune in for this entertaining conversation with an innovative healthcare supply chain entrepreneur!

#PowerSupply #AHRMM #Podcast #HealthcareSupplyChain #AHRMM25 #HealthcareLogistics #SupplyChainInnovation

Balancing the Equation: What GRC Really Means for Supply Chain

What happens when governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) collide with the everyday realities of the healthcare supply chain? On this episode of Power Supply, we’re joined by David Williams, a healthcare supply chain leader with deep expertise in finance, risk, and compliance, to explore how cybersecurity, finance, procure-to-pay, and AI are all connected under the GRC umbrella. From process risks hiding in daily workflows to the growing urgency of cyber hygiene and AI governance, David explains why alignment across supply chain, finance, and IT is critical to protecting both operations and patient safety. Whether you’re in the C-suite or working on the loading dock, this conversation breaks down what GRC really means for supply chain—and how to balance the equation for a smarter, safer future!

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/ps15-07

#PowerSupply #Podcast #AHRMM #HealthcareSupplyChain #SupplyChain #GRC #Risk #Compliance #Governance #Cybersecurity

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