Airing the Dirty Laundry: Contracts, Consolidation, & Future Trends in Healthcare Supply Chain
Release Date: 03/04/2024
AHRMM Power Up Podcast - January '26 Updates
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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 what you need to know from January '26: Domestic Manufacturers Directory Annual AHRMM Conference - Save The Date! December Report - Tariff Strategy Insights for Product Categories #PowerSupply #AHRMM #Podcast #HealthcareSupplyChain #JanuaryUpdate ________ Power Supply is proud to partner with AHRMM, the leading professional membership group for the...
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Season 12 Rewind - The CRM Playbook: Unlocking Supply Chain Innovation
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Season 17 of Power Supply will launch on February 2nd, 2026. In the meantime, please enjoy some of our favorite episode from Season 12! 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...
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Season 12 Rewind - The Robot Revolution: Drones, AI, & the Future of Supply Chains
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Season 17 of Power Supply will launch on February 2nd, 2026. In the meantime, please enjoy some of our favorite episode from Season 12! 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....
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Scope of Innovation: Single-Use Solutions for Surgical Success
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Perfect imaging every time. No repairs. No reprocessing. Could single-use arthroscopes be the answer? On this special Beyond Clean, First Case, Power Supply, and Transmission Control Vendor Spotlight™ co-release episode, we're joined by Rich McKillop, CEO of Pristine Surgical, to explore how their Summit™ 4K Single-Use Arthroscope is redefining what efficiency looks like in the OR. Learn how this single-use solution delivers consistent 4K image clarity while eliminating the time, labor, and costs associated with scope reprocessing and repairs. Through smart, cloud-connected technology...
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Season 12 Rewind - The Clinical Connection: Rethinking OR & Supply Chain Relationships
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Season 17 of Power Supply will launch on February 2nd, 2026. In the meantime, please enjoy some of our favorite episode from Season 12! What happens when an OR runs out of a critical supply during a procedure? How does your team manage the stress when there are more cases scheduled than supplies available? In this episode of Power Supply, Melanie Perry, host of the First Case podcast and active OR nurse, invites us into the dynamic world where clinical and supply chain priorities intersect. From tackling inventory management challenges to navigating urgent product approvals, Melanie...
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Season 12 Rewind - The Supply Chain Balancing Act: Navigating Cost, Quality, & Patient Care
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Season 17 of Power Supply will launch on February 2nd, 2026. In the meantime, please enjoy some of our favorite episode from Season 12! How does healthcare supply chain succeed at its ultimate test—implementing critical changes while balancing quality, cost, and patient care? On this episode of Power Supply, Brian Bartel, Director of Materials Management at Mckenzie Willamette Medical Center, joins us to explore the realities of healthcare logistics and supply chain transitions. From cultivating successful vendor partnerships to leveraging KPIs for seamless implementations, Brian...
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Season 12 Rewind - Counting Drops & Data Points: Navigating the IV Shortage with Analytics
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Season 17 of Power Supply will launch on February 2nd, 2026. In the meantime, please enjoy some of our favorite episode from Season 12! When Hurricane Helene disrupted the nation's IV fluid supply, how did your supply chain team respond? On this Power Supply Season 12 premiere episode, Suzi Collins, Director of Supply Chain Analytics at Banner Health and member of the Power Supply Advisory Group, joins us to reveal how data analytics and teamwork helped her supply chain network navigate this critical shortage. From implementing real-time analytics to coordinating national response...
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AHRMM Power Up Podcast - December '25 Updates
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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 December ’25: Another Great Year! AHRMM’s Advocacy Efforts in 2025 AHRMM 26 - Call for Presentations Look ahead to 2026! #AHRMM #PowerSupply #Podcast #HealthcareSupplyChain #DecemberUpdate ________ Power Supply is proud to partner with AHRMM, the leading professional membership group for the healthcare supply chain. Through this...
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Beyond the Scanner: Mastering Annual Inventory in Critical Access
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What if you could improve inventory accuracy without scanners, fancy tech, or extra staff—just smart cycle counts and creative teamwork? On this Season 16 finale of Power Supply, we're joined by Kimberly Alexander, Director of Materials and Purchasing at Huggins Hospital, for a look at how critical access hospitals can master annual inventory with limited resources. From managing unlocked storerooms on the honor system to coordinating manual cycle counts with lean teams and spreadsheets, Kimberly shows how limited resources don't have to mean limited results. She also addresses the unique...
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AHRMM SME Podcast featuring Josh Strzelczyk
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This week on the AHRMM SME Podcast, we sit down with Josh Strzelczyk, Program Director, Capital Planning and Acquisition at Northwestern Medicine. Josh breaks down what indirect procurement means and provides practical advice for organizations starting their own indirect procurement departments. He discusses how to use RFPs as strategic tools and shares insights on finding untapped opportunities for savings in indirect spend management. Josh also shares his experience receiving the prestigious Vizient Award as the first non-clinical supply chain professional to earn this recognition. Tune in...
info_outlineWhat 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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