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About the PodcastThe road from junior professional to Subject Matter Expert (SME) is a long but rewarding journey, paved with learning, mentorship, and strategic career moves. This podcast serves as a guidepost for early-career professionals, tackling key challenges such as finding mentors, gaining visibility, and building expertise. Through engaging discussions and actionable strategies, we aim to help individuals stay on course and accelerate their journey on the road to becoming SMEs.Join us on our first episode of the New to Z: Road to SME Podcast, where Joe shares his insights and expertise on the latest developments in mainframe innovation.Joe Winchester is a Senior Technical Staff Manager and Master Inventor at IBM, known for his leadership in open-source mainframe innovation. A core contributor to Zowe since 2019, he serves on its Technical Steering Committee and helps guide the project's evolution and community engagement. In 2024, he helped launch Zowe 3.0 and the IBMz AIOps Corner podcast, spotlighting voices across the mainframe industry. As an Open Mainframe Project Ambassador, Joe brings topics like quantum-safe encryption and resilience to global open-source and academic forums.

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 healthcare supply chain. And now, Justin Poulin with this month's Expert… Guest: George Godfrey, Chief Supply Chain Officer & Corporate Vice President, Financial Shared Services @ Baptist Health South Florida Topic: AP and SC Synergies and Opportunities Leveraging Automation Outline: - Welcome George & Outline Roles (SC and AP) - In your past Supply Chain Positions, what has been your experience relative to the relationship between SC and AP? - What did you learn about breakdowns in process and communication when you took on oversight of both departments? - How were you able to take advantage of early payment discounts and what was the value to the organization? - What improvements have you made recently relative to P2P leveraging automation? - What's next? Asset Management?

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! #PowerSupply #AHRMM #Podcast #HealthcareSupplyChain #DSCSA #Traceability #Compliance

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! #PowerSupply #AHRMM #Podcast #HealthcareSupplyChain #RuralHealthcare #SupplyChainResilience #DistributionStrategy

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 healthcare supply chain. And now, Justin Poulin with this month's Expert… Guest: Tracy Nasarenko, VP of Community Engagement – Healthcare at GS1 US Topic: Drug Supply Chain Security Act Update - Provide a brief overview of the Drug Supply Chain Security Act - Talk about the AHRMM webinar on March 19th – and accompanying resource - Can you describe the phasing and milestones for us and where we sit today? * Progress has been made with respect to Pharmacy at the unit level - Serialized item level traceability * What is expected of the healthcare supply chain? Where is the gray area? (“confirm” not well defined) * What steps should we have taken by now and what should we doing to prepare for the next phase? - Where do we stand with med device? * Standards would be the same * Would have a positive impact on interoperability in healthcare

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 healthcare supply chain. And now, Justin Poulin with this month's Expert… Guest: Brian Zuck, VP of Supply Chain @ Essentia Health Topic: Supply chain resiliency and stability initiatives. Outline: - Resiliency means different things to different people, what does that mean to you? - You use resiliency and stability in combination – why is that? - Unique Challenges for Essentia * Rural Health System * Staffing Challenges - 3 Keys to Success * Robust clinician led committee structure * Integrated ERP, Warehouse Management, Supply and Demand Planning systems * Leadership support for Supply Chain – New Highly Automated Distribution System - The importance of centralized distribution and considerations for rural health systems to implement * Essentia had a centralized reporting structure to begin with which helped - Where do you go from here?

This week on the AHRMM Subject Matter Expert Podcast, host Justin Poulin welcomes Jason Isherwood, CEO of LinSights Health & ClearVu-IQ and Chair of the AHRMM National Chapter Relations Committee. Drawing from his passion for optimizing healthcare linen and laundry systems, Jason shares an example of identifying operational inefficiencies during an on-site evaluation and how these insights can apply across other supply chain delivery models. He also discusses his vision for enhancing chapter resources, member engagement initiatives, and working closely with health system leaders as part of his new national role. Get the scoop on Jason's vision for streamlining linen and laundry operations – tune in today! #PowerSupply #AHRMM #Podcast #HealthcareSupplyChain #HealthcareLinenOperations #SupplyChainOptimization

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 healthcare supply chain. And now, Justin Poulin with this month's Expert… Guest: Jason Isherwood, CEO LinSights health & ClearVu-IQ as well as Chair of the AHRMM National Chapter Relations Committee and healthcare linen and laundry optimization expert. Topic: Exploring insights from linen delivery systems, broader applicability to supply chain operations, and the vital role of AHRMM chapters. Outline: - Boots on the Ground: Passion for Improvement * Personal Insight: Jason shares his passion for identifying operational inefficiencies in linen delivery mechanisms. * Real-World Example: A brief anecdote or impactful story about uncovering an inefficiency during an on-site evaluation. * Transferable Lessons: How these insights apply to other healthcare supply chain product delivery systems. - Uncovering Truths in Delivery Mechanisms (6 minutes) * The Hidden Gaps: Common inefficiencies in linen and laundry delivery models. * The Bigger Picture: How data-driven insights and AI tools are transforming visibility and decision-making. * Scalability: Why these truths aren't just about linen—they're relevant across the healthcare supply chain. - The Heartbeat of AHRMM: Chapters and Engagement (4 minutes) * Passion for AHRMM: Jason shares why AHRMM's mission resonates with him. * The Role of Chapters: Chapters as the ‘heartbeat' of AHRMM—community, shared knowledge, localized impact. * Vision as Committee Chair: Goals for chapter relations, including enhanced resources, activation teams, and member engagement.

This week on the AHRMM Subject Matter Expert Podcast, recorded live at the AHRMM24 Conference, host Justin Poulin is joined by Tim Martin, Director of Purchasing at UT Southwestern Medical Center. Fresh off his team's recognition with the prestigious Heartbeat of Healthcare award, Tim opens up about his passion for professional development and nurturing future supply chain talent. He also dishes on the most unexpected item he's ever had to source and entertains the thought of time-traveling back to mentor his younger self. You won't want to miss out on this insightful and candid conversation! #PowerSupply #AHRMM #Podcast #HealthcareSupplyChain #HeartbeatOfHealthcare #ProfessionalDevelopment #Mentoring

This week on the AHRMM Subject Matter Expert Podcast, recorded live at the AHRMM24 conference in Columbus, OH, host Justin Poulin welcomes Karen Morlan, VP of Supply Chain Operations at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Karen discusses her passion for proactively planning and anticipating future supply chain needs, from new facility openings to potential supply disruptions, and the importance of engaging the right teams. She also shares the best career advice she's ever received as well as a travel experience that provided a new perspective on the patient journey. Tune in today! #PowerSupply #AHRMM #Podcast #HealthcareSupplyChain #SupplyChainPlanning #PatientExperience

Welcome to the AHRMM24 Podcast, recording live throughout the conference in Columbus, OH. I am your host Justin Poulin, and joining me today is… Guest: Tim Martin, Director of Purchasing at UT Southwestern Medical Center Outline: - Congrats on your Heartbeat of Healthcare award! - What are you most passionate about? - Professional Development - What's the most unusual item you've had to source for a healthcare facility? - If you could time travel to any period in history, when and where would you go?

This week on the AHRMM Subject Matter Expert Podcast, Tim Bugg, President & CEO of Capstone Health Alliance, joins host Justin Poulin LIVE during the AHRMM24 conference. Tim shares his passion for addressing the unique challenges facing rural healthcare facilities and strategies to keep these critical providers sustainable. He also reveals his go-to approach for convincing stakeholders to invest in supply chain improvements that drive meaningful impact. Don't miss these insights straight from a supply chain leader working to drive positive change across healthcare organizations! #PowerSupply #AHRMM #Podcast #HealthcareSupplyChain #RuralHealthcare #Sustainability

Welcome to the AHRMM24 Podcast, recording live throughout the conference in Columbus, OH. I am your host Justin Poulin, and joining me today is… Guest: Karen Morlan, VP of Supply Chain Operations at VUMC Outline: - What topic in Healthcare Supply Chain are you most passionate about? - What's the best piece of advice you've received in your career? - What's the most memorable trip or vacation you've ever taken?

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

Welcome to the AHRMM24 Podcast, recording live throughout the conference in Columbus, OH. I am your host Justin Poulin, and joining me today is… Guest: Tim Bugg, President & CEO of Capstone Health Alliance Outline: - What topic in Healthcare Supply Chain are you most passionate about? - What's your go-to strategy for convincing stakeholders of the importance of investing in supply chain improvements? - What's your favorite way to spend a lazy weekend?

Welcome to the AHRMM24 Podcast, recording live throughout the conference in Columbus, OH. I am your host Justin Poulin, and joining me today is… Guest: Kenny Scher, Vice President, End-To-End Supply Chain @ Nexera, Inc. Outline: - What topic in Healthcare Supply Chain are you most passionate about? - If you could swap roles with someone else in the healthcare industry for a day, who would it be and why? - Do you have any hidden talents?

On this episode of the AHRMM Subject Matter Expert Podcast, Richard Bagley, VP of Supply Chain at UCHealth, joins Justin Poulin for an insightful discussion on reducing waste through preference card optimization. Richard breaks down why supply expenses extend beyond pricing, highlighting impacts from utilization and inefficient waste. He'll walk us through the phases of UCHealth's successful initiative - rallying stakeholders, leveraging game-changing tools like the Procedure Summary Report to drive behavioral change, and more. Tune in to gain Richard's expert insights on minimizing wasteful spending and optimizing operational efficiency! #PowerSupply #AHRMM #Podcast #HealthcareSupplyChain #Optimization #WasteReduction

This week on the AHRMM Subject Matter Expert Podcast, recorded live at the AHRMM24 Conference in Columbus, OH, host Justin Poulin welcomes Kai Peters, Supplier Diversity and Sustainability Manager at Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. Kai shares her passion for promoting social equity and environmental sustainability by locally sourcing products and services from diverse suppliers that serve the community. She also dishes on her most memorable career mistake and the lessons she's learned along the way. Tune in for Kai's unique perspective on merging supplier diversity and sustainability in healthcare supply chain! #PowerSupply #AHRMM #Podcast #HealthcareSupplyChain #SocialEquity #HealthcareSustainability

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 healthcare supply chain. And now, Justin Poulin with this month's Expert… Guest: Richard Bagley, VP of Supply Chain at UCHealth Topic: Preference Cards and Reducing Waste – A Case Study - Introduction to Richard - Supply Expense is more than Price * Utilization * Waste * Price - Types of Waste * Round Trip Items * Discarded Items - Case Study * How big was the opportunity for savings from the efficiency efforts? * Who did you involve? * Describe the phases of the project - Phase 1 – Call to Action - Phase 2 – Procedure and Card Optimization * Tell me about the Procedure Summary Report and how you feel this influenced behavior change effectively * What were the benefits for all stakeholders involved? - What's next for you as you build on this success? - What would be a good first step for others listening to this episode?

This week on the AHRMM Subject Matter Expert Podcast, Jason Moulding, Chief Supply Chain Officer, and Dr. Paul Degenfelder, Surgeon and Medical Director of Supply Chain at MultiCare Health System, join Justin Poulin to discuss their inspiring collaborative journey merging supply chain and clinical perspectives. They share how their unique partnership began, discuss Dr. Degenfelder's path to discovering his passion for supply chain, and identify major wins like pioneering the first system-wide total joint initiative through physician engagement. Tune in for an eye-opening look at how this dynamic duo is transforming healthcare delivery through powerful supply chain-clinical collaborations! #PowerSupply #AHRMM #Podcast #HealthcareSupplyChain #ClinicalCollaborations

Welcome to the AHRMM24 Podcast, recording live throughout the conference in Columbus, OH. I am your host Justin Poulin, and joining me today is… Guest: Kai Peters, Supplier Diversity and Sustainability Manager at Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Outline: - Introduction - What are you most passionate about? * The intersection of social equity and environmental sustainability through sourcing products and services locally from diverse owned organizations in the communities you serve. - Can you share a funny or memorable mistake you've made in your career, and what you learned from it? - What is your favorite book or movie?

This week on the AHRMM Subject Matter Expert Podcast, Pete Bennett, Senior Vice President of Global Supply Chain at Cardinal Health, joins Justin Poulin LIVE during the AHRMM24 Conference in Columbus, OH. Pete discusses his passion for supply chain resiliency, breaking down critical factors like people, processes and tech footprints that keep organizations resilient amid disruptions. He also shares a surprising backstory on his initial healthcare reluctance before recognizing the vital patient impact. Tune in today and discover why supply chain resiliency is critical for safeguarding healthcare and enhancing patient care! #PowerSupply #AHRMM #Podcast #HealthcareSupplyChain #SupplyChainResiliency

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 healthcare supply chain. And now, Justin Poulin with this month's Expert… Guests: Jason Moulding, Chief Supply Chain Officer/President & Dr. Paul Degenfelder, Medical Director of Supply Chain at MultiCare Health System and Myriadd Network Topic: Supply Chain Medical Director – A Success Story in Physician Engagement Outline: - How did you two meet and begin to work together at your organization? - Dr. Degenfelder – how did you become passionate about supply chain? - Success Story: First System Wide Total Joint Agreement *What were you trying to accomplish? *What were some keys to success? *How did physician involvement help to ensure it's success? - How have you taken this and launched other system-wide agreements? - What are some of the keys to a successful system-wide agreement versus facility agreements? - Created the first Medical Director position in Supply Chain - If other organizations wanted to create a similar position within their organizations, what should they be looking for in a physician partner?

Welcome to the AHRMM24 Podcast, recording live throughout the conference in Columbus, OH. I am your host Justin Poulin, and joining me today is… Guest: Pete Bennett, SVP, Global Supply Chain at Cardinal Health Outline: - Introduction and brief background. - Discussion on a topic you're passionate about within the healthcare supply chain. - Insight into interesting and lesser-known aspects of your career. - A brief wrap-up with any final thoughts or advice for our listeners.

This week on the AHRMM Subject Matter Expert Podcast, Kara Brooks, Senior Associate Director of Sustainability at the American Hospital Association, joins Justin Poulin LIVE during the AHRMM'24 Conference in Columbus, OH. She'll discuss her passion for healthcare sustainability and decarbonization initiatives, sharing an inspiring personal story from her career promoting environmental sustainability in the healthcare industry. Tune in for an eye-opening look at how health systems across the US are taking actionable steps to reduce their carbon footprint and make a lasting positive impact. #PowerSupply #AHRMM #Podcast #HealthcareSupplyChain #HealthcareSustainability

This week on the AHRMM Subject Matter Expert Podcast, we're celebrating Healthcare Supply Chain Week with special guests Mike Schiller and Deric Gallagher! Recorded live at the AHRMM'24 Conference in Columbus, Ohio, Mike and Deric join host Justin Poulin to discuss key highlights from the event, plus share some fun and creative ways to celebrate and recognize the dedicated supply chain professionals who keep our healthcare facilities running. Join the conversation today and discover how you can make this year's celebration a week your team won't forget! Happy Healthcare Supply Chain Week from all of us at Power Supply! #PowerSupply #AHRMM #Podcast #HealthcareSupplyChain

Welcome to the AHRMM24 Podcast, recording live throughout the conference in Columbus, OH. I am your host Justin Poulin, and joining me today is… Guest: Kara Brooks, Senior Associate Director, Sustainability @ American Hospital Association (AHA) Outline: - What are you most passionate about? - Healthcare Sustainability and decarbonization - What's the most heartwarming story you've experienced in your career related to Health Care Sustainability and Decarbonization?

This week on the AHRMM Subject Matter Expert Podcast, Justin Poulin welcomes Suzi Collins, Director of Supply Chain Analytics at Banner Health, and Jon Sobel, Senior Manager of Portfolio Lifecycle Operations at Intuitive, for an eye-opening discussion on leveraging technology to drive environmental sustainability. They're dishing out the hard facts on the limitations of paper recycling that lead to excessive waste and environmental impact, highlighting the significant potential for improvement that still exists. Suzi provides insights into the challenges providers and suppliers face for wide-scale adoption of environmentally sustainable practices. Tune in for this insightful look at how leveraging technology can drive positive change in your healthcare facility. #PowerSupply #AHRMM #Podcast #HealthcareSupplyChain

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 healthcare supply chain. And now, Justin Poulin with this month's Experts… Guests: Mike Schiller (AHRMM Executive Director) & Deric Gallagher (Centura Health)

This week on the AHRMM Subject Matter Expert Podcast, Joseph Jang, Partner at Pathstone Partners, joins Justin Poulin to reveal his formula for driving and scaling transformative change that maximizes cost savings and margin improvement. Drawing from personal experience, Joseph shares his passion for leveraging supply chain teams and networks to execute long-lasting opportunities for healthcare organizations. Joseph will also break down his key formula of addressable spend x yield x speed to value, providing actionable ways to increase each variable. Tune in to discover how informal networks can help diversify spend categories, and why going beyond cost drives better results. Joseph also shares how removing psychological barriers speeds up change, the power of the S-Curve model to spread change quickly, and the importance of celebrating wins to reinforce new behaviors. Join the conversation today! #PowerSupply #AHRMM #Podcast #HealthcareSupplyChain

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 healthcare supply chain. And now, Justin Poulin with this month's Expert… Guest: Joseph Jang, Partner @ Pathstone Partners Topic: How to drive and scale change & impact (cost savings & margin improvement) to your organization - Intro - Driving Change - Key Formula - (1) Addressable Spend x (2) Yield x (3) Speed to Value * 1 – Increase Addressable Spend - 30% of spend is represented by traditional supply chain areas of influence (clinical supplies, implants, distribution) - We need to leverage power of informal networks to scale change; supply chain teams are brokers of networks - Benefit of increasing addressable spend? Diversification effect; every category represents a different risk vs. reward ratio; stock market vs. mutual fund approach * 2 – Increase Yield & Results - Definition: How effective are we in driving results with what's given? - We need to pursue a multi-value lever approach beyond price to drive results - Benefit: Leverage resides with you as the organization + optionality * 3 - Speed to Value - Definition: How quickly can we drive results with what's given in an annual time period? - Fuel vs. Friction Concept - Benefit: Increase your speed by up to 2x by removing psychological barriers (friction) to adopt and scale change - Scaling Change – Two key concepts * Every successful change effort takes the form of the S- Curve; we need to find the early adopters and mavens to let your change effort spread like wildfire * Forgetting Curve – supply chain leaders need to give themselves more credit! Constantly communicate progress and wins or change efforts will be forgotten

This week on the AHRMM Subject Matter Expert Podcast, Justin Poulin welcomes Amy Conway, Enterprise Recall Analyst at Mayo Clinic, and Cherie Bragg, Performance Improvement Coordinator & Recall Administrator at Yale New Haven Health, to tackle the critical issue of product recalls in healthcare. As key players in the Recall Management Interest Group (RMIG), they're dishing out their thoughts on the current challenges plaguing the recall processes, from collaboration gabs to the overwhelming flood of system alerts. Tune in to learn about their "Speed to Safety" motto, discover best practices for streamlining communications, and find out how their standardized template is shaking up the recall landscape. Don't miss this opportunity to hear how you can join the charge in improving patient safety and transforming recall management in your organization! #PowerSupply #AHRMM #Podcast #HealthcareSupplyChain

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 healthcare supply chain. And now, Justin Poulin with this month's Expert… Guests: - Amy Conway, CQVA Recall Analyst - Supply Chain Management at the Mayo Clinic - Cherie Bragg, Performance Improvement Coordinator & Recall Administrator, SixSigma Black Belt at Yale New Haven Health Topic: Best Practices in Recall Management Outline: - What is the Recall Management Interest Group? * Mayo/Yale/Froedtert * Speed to Safety Motto * A resource to hospitals who are newly addressing this opportunity - What do you see as the challenges with recall management? * Lack of collaboration * Usually put on the backburner and reactive * OEMs followed FDA, but didn't know what providers needed to execute. * Accurate and concise messaging – recall is a broad definition and context is important (voluntary recalls) * Complexity and volume of recalls * Paper/Snail Mail alerts - What should be included? * Recalls * FDA Warning Letters * Updates to IFUs * Generally any updates to a medical device - What are some best practices? * Digital communications * SBAR communications * Knowing/reaching the appropriate audience * Ensuring complete information is provided - How can the listeners take part, both suppliers and providers? - What is the biggest next step you are working on as a group? * Developed a template – what info is needed to ensure a standardized communication process * Increasing adoption of the template

This week on the AHRMM Subject Matter Expert Podcast, Chris Anderson, Director of Technical Program Management at VUEMED, joins Justin Poulin to explore the challenges of multiple device identifiers and the confusion they can create in healthcare UDI systems. Chris outlines the benefits of UDI but also dives into common compliance issues like non-compliant barcodes, manufacturing defects, and incomplete data that can arise when manufacturers make changes or products are sold to new companies. Discover how multiple DIs happen, the operational impact on healthcare organizations, and what supply chain professionals can do by engaging with suppliers and the FDA to manage this issue. Don't miss this insightful discussion on maintaining UDI data integrity! #PowerSupply #AHRMM #Podcast #HealthcareSupplyChain

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 healthcare supply chain. And now, Justin Poulin with this month's Expert… Chris Anderson, Director, Technical Program Management at VUEMED Topic: Challenges in UDI - Multiple DIs Causing Confusion Outline: - What are the benefits and strengths of a UDI system? - What kinds of compliance issues arise? * Multiple DIs * Non-Compliant Barcodes * Manufacturing defects (improperly coded) * Incomplete or incorrect product info in the database - Let's dive into multiple DIs * How does that happen? - Changes made by the Manufacturer on the backend. - Product is sold to a new manufacturer. * Are there processes in place to prevent this? * What is the impact on the healthcare organization? - What can healthcare supply chain professionals be doing to manage this? * Be talking to your suppliers * Be talking to the FDA or reporting issues

This week on the AHRMM Subject Matter Expert Podcast, Devin Sumaoang, Director of Supply Chain Transformation & Design at the University of Washington, joins Justin Poulin to explore how design thinking can revolutionize employee engagement in the healthcare supply chain industry. Devin shares his unique approach to adapting the design thinking model, walking us through the process from idea generation to execution, and revealing the keys to success along the way. Discover how this innovative approach not only promotes professional growth and enhances succession planning, but also empowers teams to become less dependent on their leaders. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn how you can use design thinking to take your team's engagement to the next level! #PowerSupply #AHRMM #Podcast #HealthcareSupplyChain

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 healthcare supply chain. And now, Justin Poulin with this month's Expert… Guest: Devin Sumaoang, Director of Supply Chain Transformation & Design at the University of Washington Topic: Design Thinking – Achieve Employee Engagement - What is design thinking? - How did you adapt the model for healthcare supply chain to achieve employee engagement? * David Goldsmith and background - What is the process? * Starts with an Idea Funnel * Organize the ideas * Choose - Keys to success * Attach measurements * Report on the results * Give credit to the individual(s) with the idea - Why is this important? * Some teams become too dependent on their leaders * Promotes professional growth - Operational execution experience - Project management experience * Important for succession planning - How are you planning to measure this and what feedback have you received to date?

Don't miss this week's new AHRMM Subject Matter Expert Podcast episode, featuring Joe Dudas, Division Chair at Mayo Clinic. Joe joins host Justin Poulin to dive into the world of Collaborative Planning Forecast Replenishment (CPFR) in healthcare supply chain management. Drawing from his experience in non-healthcare industries, Joe breaks down the core purpose of CPFR and its potential to revolutionize the way we approach out-of-stock prevention and strategic data sharing. He'll explore the foundational tools and strategies needed for successful CPFR implementation, from accurate forecasting to effective contracting agreements and incentive structures, while highlighting the critical link between CPFR and patient safety. Tune in now and discover how CPFR could be the key to unlocking a more efficient, collaborative, and patient-centric healthcare supply chain! #PowerSupply #AHRMM #Podcast #HealthcareSupplyChain

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 healthcare supply chain. And now, Justin Poulin with this month's Expert… Guest: Joe Dudas, Division Chair at Mayo Clinic Topic: Collaborative Planning Forecast Replenishment (CPFR) Outline: -Tell us about your background in non-healthcare industries - Define CPFR and its core purpose * Avoid out-of-stocks * Involves sharing data, but ties it to the use case for the data - How does it work? - Why do we need this now? - What foundational tools/strategies need to be in place for CPFR? * Legitimate and accurate information as to the cost of backorders * The ability to create an “accurate” forecast - Leveraging effective forecasting to obtain a commitment to supply – what does this look like? * Contracting Agreements needs/changes * Incentives/disincentives/rebates * Publishing the forecast monthly - Do you think others will adopt? - How does this connect to patient safety?

This week on the AHRMM Subject Matter Expert Podcast, Justin Poulin welcomes Matt Mentel, Founder and Strategic Partner at Strategic Optimization and Innovation Partners, LLC. Together, they'll discuss the significance of focusing on core supply chain functions and logistics in the healthcare industry; exploring the trends, challenges, and opportunities Matt has observed throughout his career. From the inconsistent adoption of technology to the shift in leadership perspective, Matt will share valuable insights on navigating the complexities of the healthcare supply chain, while emphasizing the power of collaboration and the unique role supply chain professionals play in driving patient care success. Tune in today! #AHRMM #PowerSupply #Podcast #HealthcareSupplyChain

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 healthcare supply chain. And now, Justin Poulin with this month's Expert… Matt Mentel, Founder and Strategic Partner at Strategic Optimization and Innovation Partners, LLC Topic: Retooling and focusing our sight on logistics and core supply chain functions - What are some trends you have been seeing since you began in supply chain? - A wide range of technology and software adoption * Some are implementing large scale ERPs and others are processing with paper * Some have the large solution, but still use paper * Our dependence on technology has results in a loss of focus on core supply chain discipline - Leadership perspective has shifted to a one dimensional financial assessment to measure the success of supply chain * A/P moved into VP of Supply Chain * Contracting person moves into VP - How has our shift post-pandemic made these situations more painful? - Consequences * Often the savings are not realized * The lack of supply chain discipline limits the impact of the ERP * Small to mid-sized hospitals suffer the most - What should we be doing? * Supply chain should be collaborating with clinical, financial and IT teams to ensure all parties fully understand the goal of the project and the logistics implications * Most non-supply chain stakeholders are reaching out for procurement assistance, not for what happens after the contract has been signed * Supply chain is uniquely positioned to see things end-to-end

Tune in to this eye-opening episode of the AHRMM Subject Matter Expert Podcast, as host Justin Poulin welcomes Cody Fisher, Executive Vice President, Strategic Advisor at Concordance Healthcare Solutions, to explore the game-changing potential of AI in the healthcare supply chain industry. From simple wins to complex triumphs, they'll uncover how AI can deliver actionable insights that drive real results. They'll also explore the delicate balance between transparency and negotiating leverage in partnerships, and how AI can help us reimagine successful collaborations for a thriving ecosystem. This thought-provoking conversation will leave you inspired to harness the power of AI for a smarter, more resilient healthcare supply chain – join us today! #AHRMM #PowerSupply #Podcast #HealthcareSupplyChain

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 healthcare supply chain. And now, Justin Poulin with this month's Expert… Guest: Cody Fisher Topic: Powering Partnerships & Visibility Through AI - What are your thoughts on AI in Supply Chain? - What are some obvious wins for AI in the healthcare supply chain * Simple wins * Complex wins * Actionable insights are achievable - The transparency/negotiating leverage dynamic and its impact on partnerships - How should we reimagine successful partnerships now and into the future? - Back to AI, how that help us create a thriving ecosystem

This week on the AHRMM Subject Matter Expert Podcast, host Justin Poulin sits down with Bill Brewer, Vice President of Procurement and Supply Chain Optimization at Advocate Health. Together, they dive into the crucial topic of environmental sustainability within the healthcare supply chain. From defining indirect emissions and Scope 3 to discussing the pivotal role of supply chain professionals as agents of climate change action, we'll explore practical strategies for driving positive change. Tune in to discover how you can help pave the way for a greener, more sustainable future in healthcare supply chain. #AHRMM #PowerSupply #Podcast #HealthcareSupplyChain

In this AHRMM Subject Matter Expert Podcast episode, Preston Hall, AHRMM Fellow and supply chain veteran, joins Justin Poulin for an inside look into the prestigious AHRMM Fellowship program. Tune in to hear Preston share insights from his own Fellowship experience while highlighting key program requirements applications should consider when applying for the program. You'll also discover how participating in the AHRMM Fellowship program can help establish participants as experts and leaders in the healthcare supply chain industry. Don't miss out, tune in today! #AHRMM #PowerSupply #Podcast #HealthcareSupplyChain

Is your healthcare leadership aligned on technology strategy? In this AHRMM Subject Matter Expert Podcast episode, Pooja Solanki, Senior VP of Indirect Spend Solutions at Vizient, Inc., joins Justin Poulin to discuss how technology investments have become a C-suite imperative. They identify emerging smart devices and Rx tools driving major “invisible spend” and why supply chain visibility is key. Listen in to learn proactive strategies and avoid common blind spots when aligning tech sourcing with leadership priorities. Don't miss out on this insightful conversation! #AHRMM #PowerSupply #SMEPodcast #HealthcareSupplyChain

In this AHRMM Subject Matter Expert Podcast episode, Latifah Jackson, Supplier Diversity Manager at University Health, talks about the importance of prioritizing supplier diversity in the healthcare industry. She explains how this move strengthens supply chain resiliency while also benefiting the surrounding community. Latifah shares her experience of developing local minority- and women-owned businesses that led to innovative partnerships, half a million dollars in savings, and increased brand value and community goodwill for her health system. Tune in and discover the keys to success for boosting supplier diversity in healthcare. #AHRMM #PowerSupply #SMEPodcast #HealthcareSupplyChain

In this AHRMM Subject Matter Expert Podcast episode, Nataschia Roberts, Strategic Sourcing Manager at Saint Luke's Health System, shares how her team developed an innovative structure to effectively manage their relationship with a managed service provider. She shares how her team expedited response times and rate adjustments by meeting multiple times per day and keeping leadership engaged. Nataschia also discusses key lessons learned in maintaining open communication, flexibility, and strong relationships to optimize efficiency with outsourced services. Tune into this insightful episode today! #AHRMM #PowerSupply #SMEPodcast #HealthcareSupplyChain

In this AHRMM Subject Matter Expert Podcast episode, Dylan Hansen, Manager of Materials Management at Cobre Valley Regional Medical Center, shares his inspiring success story in quality improvement. He discusses how he leverages QAPI committees and Kamishibai boards to encourage staff participation and monitor department performance. He also shares his experience of spearheading projects to enhance hospital supply chain management and the positive outcomes he's witnessed after implementing these innovative tools. Tune in to this insightful episode to gain valuable insights on optimizing your healthcare supply chain operations!

 In this AHRMM Subject Matter Expert Podcast episode, Lee Ayers, Sr. Director of Supply Chain Operations at Sutter Health, discusses with Justin Poulin the importance of maximizing supply chain staff efficiency through standardized processes, cost savings, and technology. Listen in to learn more about how proper workforce management and leveraging the right tools can optimize your healthcare supply chain operations. Don't miss out on this insightful conversation!