Discover the fascinating world of sterile processing with our special guest, Kim Jones, a nationally recognized expert who transitioned from human resources to revolutionizing the field of central sterile supply. Listen to Kim's captivating journey, where her role as a recruiter ignited a passion for sterile processing, leading her to become an SPD educator and manager. She shares her transformative experiences in team certification, operational leadership, and the creation of an offsite repr...
Can supply chain operations really drive optimal health outcomes? That’s what we asked Karen Conway, a highly respected global supply chain executive and value-based healthcare strategist. Join us as she sheds light on her diverse career path, including her transition to her consultancy, Value Works. Karen passionately discusses the need to harmonize supply chain operations with value-based healthcare goals, aiming for improved health outcomes and underscoring the importance of collaboration ...
How can outdated equipment and fear of inadequacy impact healthcare supply chains? This week on Taking the Supply Chain Pulse, we sit down with Ash Crowe, a director in healthcare at St Onge, to unravel this complex issue. With a career journey that started as a grants administrator at NC State and led to key roles at Johns Hopkins, Duke University, and MUSC Florence, Ash brings a treasure trove of insights on healthcare supply chain management and process improvement.Discover the crucial ste...
Join us as Conrad Emmerich, the Chief Procurement Officer at Advocate Health, as he takes us through his journey from rural Minnesota to leading a $33 billion healthcare supply chain. In this episode, Conrad reflects on his upbringing, the influence of his father’s work ethic, and his academic and early professional experiences. Learn how Emmerich has had to navigate the intricacies of supply chain management in a geographically diverse healthcare system. We discuss the critical ba...
Join Barbara Strain and I as we look back on a fascinating career and life that covers a wide spectrum of experience and interests from Chicken Breeding to the development of Value Analysis from an upgrade of the Product Standardization Committee to the data and outcome-driven discipline it is today. Our discussion pays tribute to the Association for Value Analysis Professionals as they celebrate 20 years of steering the healthcare supply management ship. The conversation then sails int...
Join Dr. Randy Bradley, a distinguished University of Tennessee professor and an authority in supply chain and healthcare IT and I as we discuss current healthcare supply chain issues and challenges. Our conversation reveals the connection between local operations and the global supply chain, emphasizing the resilience necessary in the face of inflation, geopolitical strife, and crises like pandemics. Dr. Bradley sheds light on the critical shortage of skilled professionals in the industry an...
From his roots on a cattle ranch to the pinnacle of healthcare supply chain innovation, Rand Ballard's story is a tribute to the tenacity and vision required to scale professional heights. As your host, Fred Crans, I had the privilege of exploring Rand's extraordinary journey, revealing how a West Point education in nuclear physics and nuclear engineering steered him towards a pivotal role in orchestrating the healthcare supply chain. Our dialogue meanders through the foundational days of Med...
Great conversation with Mike Schiller, the Executive Director of AHRMM as he narrates his three-decade journey through the twists and turns of healthcare supply chain. From the bustling floors of a pharmaceutical distribution center to the cutting-edge developments at Lurie Children’s Hospital, Mike's story is a testament to the power of agility and transformational excellence in a sector that's as unpredictable as it is vital. His insights are a beacon for professionals seeking to navi...
Ever wondered how military precision could revolutionize healthcare supply chain management? Tom Harvieux, Chief Supply Chain Officer at BJC in St. Louis with an impressive 22-year background in military logistics, joins me, Fred Crans, to shed light on this fascinating intersection. Tom's transition into civilian healthcare demonstrates the profound impact that structured logistics and leadership can have on medical outcomes and operational efficiency. This episode takes a deep look at ...
As we sit down with Joni Rittler from the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, get ready to explore the intricate tapestry of supply chain management woven throughout her impactful tenure. Joni doesn't just recount the tales of expanding and developing an off-site logistics center, she invites us into the world of strategic thinking, where fostering team credibility and collaborative problem-solving are paramount. Her narrative is a testament to the transformative power of connecting with tho...
Discover the blend of grit and genius behind 2023 National Healthcare Supply Chain Hall of Fame inductee Charlie Miceli, as he shares the narrative of his trajectory from the streets of Chicago to the boardrooms of major healthcare institutions. Throughout our conversation, Charlie peels back the layers of his impressive career, from the early days of revolutionizing supply chain management with barcoding to the sophisticated cost-saving strategies he implemented at the University of Vermont ...
Unlock the secrets of healthcare supply chain mastery with Ed Hisscock , Trinity Health's visionary and the newest addition to the Bellwether Supply Chain Healthcare Supply Chain Hall of Fame. Our riveting conversation peels back the layers of this complex industry, shining a spotlight on Ed's remarkable career and the pivotal role of total cost to serve as the yardstick for assessing supply chain prowess. As Trinity Health claims the title of the largest PACE provider in the United States, w...
Ready to shake up your usual podcast playlist with fresh voices and bold strategies? Buckle up, as we break the mold and bring you an episode brimming with insights directly from the heavy hitters of the supply chain and health care industries. Fred Crans, known for his quirky sartorial choices and endless sports trivia, is stepping aside to spotlight the true game changers. Get set to uncover the challenges, triumphs, and transformative projects that are steering these sectors into new terri...
Accompany Fred and Steve Downey, Chief Supply Chain and Patient Support Services Officer from the Cleveland Clinic as they discuss the challenges of growing and maintaining an evolving healthcare system- including providing for and improving aging infrastructure, building a system-wide perioperative plan, and acquiring, training, and maintaining needed staff members.Send us a Text Message.