Automation Advantage: Building Smarter Healthcare Supply Chains
Release Date: 03/17/2025
Smart Labels, Smarter Inventory: Redefining Supply Chain Visibility
Power Supply
Is your team struggling to maintain accurate inventory visibility across multiple locations? On this week's Power Supply Vendor Spotlight™, we're joined by Lana Makhanik, Chief Operating Officer, and Guy Russell, Director of New Product Development at VueMed, to explore their company’s innovative approach to inventory management. Learn how VueMed’s VueStat™ electronic shelf label technology goes beyond simply replacing paper labels, providing real-time inventory visibility, automated ordering capabilities, and seamless communication between supply chain teams and clinicians. Discover...
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AHRMM Power Up Podcast - June '25 Updates
Power Supply
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 June ’25: Executive Summary on Tariffs released SCRC Risk Solutions Presentation & Resources Updated Continuing Education Credits Website AHRMM Conference Update #AHRMM #PowerSupply #Podcast #HealthcareSupplyChain #JuneUpdate ________ Power Supply is proud to partner with AHRMM, the leading professional membership...
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Real-Time Logistics: Automating Non-Acute Supply Management
Power Supply
Is your team spending hours driving from site to site just to check inventory levels? On this Season 14 finale of Power Supply, we welcome Alex VandenBroek from MultiCare and Guy Russell from VUEMED to explore how electronic shelf labels are transforming non-acute logistics across multiple locations. From eliminating daily drives to numerous locations to enabling real-time ordering through a simple button press, our guests share how this technology frees up valuable staff time while improving visibility and communication with clinical teams. If you're managing multiple sites or looking to...
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Money Matters: Your Guide to Finance-Supply Chain Success
Power Supply
Ever wonder why your projected supply chain savings don't always show up the way you expected on the financial statements? On this episode of Power Supply, we welcome Doug van Houten, Strategic Consultant-Materials at Multiview Financial Software, to break down key finance and accounting concepts that can help supply chain professionals work more effectively with their finance teams. From double-entry accounting and ERP transaction timing to accounts payable procedures that can make or break vendor relationships, Doug shares the key concepts that transformed his effectiveness as a supply chain...
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StreetClothes: The Motorcyclist
Power Supply
On this episode of our StreetClothes human-interest podcast series, we talk to a healthcare professional whose passion for two wheels brings freedom, focus, and a whole lot of fuel to life outside the hospital. From the thrill of the throttle to the quietness of the long ride, this rider has discovered that nothing clears the mind quite like a full tank and the open road. Tune in to hear how Jennifer Barnickel unplugs and reconnects one curve, one gear, and one mile at a time… If you like this series OR have an interesting side-hustle, passion project, or hobby you do outside of your...
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Digital Transformation: Building the Case for Contract Technology
Power Supply
How many emails does it take to track down a single contract in your inbox? On this episode of Power Supply, we sit down with Kelli Huffer, Senior Contract Negotiator at UVA Health, who transformed her team's chaotic process of managing contracts through emails, paper documents, and scattered systems into a streamlined digital platform. From building stakeholder relationships to demonstrating clear ROI to C-suite leadership, Kelli shares the practical steps that turned months-long contract delays into an organized, trackable system that delivers measurable savings. If you're looking to...
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Purchase to Patient: Designing a Smarter Pharmacy Supply Chain
Power Supply
What does it take to turn pharmacy into a revenue generator—while keeping patient care at the heart of every decision? On this episode of Power Supply, we welcome Derek Imars, Executive Director-Pharmacy Supply Chain at Indiana University Health, to explore his "Purchase to Patient" philosophy and the five-year roadmap driving his team’s transformation. From tackling critical drug shortages to optimizing centralized service centers, Derek shares how his team is building a smarter, more connected pharmacy supply chain. Whether you're a pharmacy leader seeking operational improvements or a...
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StreetClothes: The Bakers
Power Supply
On this episode of our StreetClothes podcast series, we talk to two healthcare professionals who find comfort, creativity, and a little pinch of calm in the art of baking. Whether it’s homemade bagels, a failed bundt cake, or family traditions passed down through generations, these self-taught bakers have each discovered their own flavor of joy in the kitchen. Tune in to hear how Vanessa Frank & Chelsea Wolner are keeping things sweet outside their 9-to-5s—one pie, muffin, and cookie at a time… If you like this series OR have an interesting side-hustle, passion project, or hobby you...
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Savings in Stock: Smart Solutions for Supply Chain Savings
Power Supply
Struggling to make your supply dollars stretch further without sacrificing quality? On this week's Power Supply Vendor Spotlight™, we’re joined by Tyler B. Berger, DBA, Co-Founder and CFO of XS Supply, to discuss their unique approach to providing cost-effective surgical supply solutions. Learn how XS Supply is helping healthcare facilities save money on high-quality surgical products while reducing waste in the healthcare supply chain. Through their guaranteed best customer service model and customized solutions, discover how XS Supply can help optimize your supply budget and redirect...
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AHRMM Power Up Podcast - May '25 Updates
Power Supply
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 insights and updates from May ’25: AHRMM25 - Tuesday’s General Session Logistic Considerations with Tariffs AHA Advocacy Proposed MCD/MCR cuts 340b Pharmaceutical/Med Supply Exemptions Unprecedented Times Require Exceptional Measures #AHRMM #PowerSupply #Podcast #HealthcareSupplyChain #MayUpdate ________ Power Supply is proud to partner with...
info_outlineWhat if you could transform your supply chain to run smarter, faster, and safer—all while reducing manual touches? On this episode of Power Supply, we welcome Peter Bennett, Senior VP of Global Supply Chain at Cardinal Health, to explore the revolutionary impact of automation in healthcare logistics. From robotics that bring goods to people, to AI-driven planning systems, Pete shares how these technologies are reducing manual touches while improving safety and accuracy. Whether you're interested in emerging technologies or discovering how automation can benefit your organization, this episode offers valuable insights into the future of healthcare supply chain operations. Tune in today to discover how automation is reshaping the way products move through the healthcare ecosystem!
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