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What happens when bad data is driving your department's decisions? On this episode of Power Supply Season 11, we welcome back Ashlea Souffrou, Founder & CEO of SxanPro, to uncover the hidden costs that inaccurate data can inflict on your healthcare system. Ashlea reveals how outdated inventory practices and lack of data transparency can impact financial performance and patient care, while also showcasing opportunities for data improvement. From uncovering the real price of expired products to exploring innovative solutions that streamline operations, Ashlea shares her expertise in transforming data into a powerful tool for success. If you're ready to turn challenges into opportunities and protect your bottom line, this episode is your roadmap to a smarter healthcare supply chain. Tune in and discover how the right data can make all the difference!

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What does it take to rebuild a struggling supply chain from the ground up? On this episode of Power Supply, we sit down with Lea Scopelliti, Director of Strategic Sourcing at Guthrie Clinic and recent Becker's "40 Under 40" honoree, to explore the power of relationships in healthcare supply chain. Lea joins us to share her inspiring journey--from hospital volunteer to supply chain innovator--revealing how she leveraged hometown connections and a healthy dose of persistence to transform a struggling emergency department and ultimately revitalize Guthrie's entire supply chain operations. From collaborating with ER nurses to forming lasting partnerships at national conferences, this episode is packed with expert tips and heartwarming stories that showcase the impact of building trust and fostering an environment of collaboration in healthcare supply chain. Tune in today to discover how small-town values and strong connections can lead to big-time results in your supply chain!

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Is your reordering strategy leaving you with too much or too little inventory? Get ready to discover the power of reorder quantity formulas with Brian Bartel, Suzi Collins, and Justin Poulin as they reveal how these calculations can optimize your supply chain operations. In this episode, Brian breaks down his Excel-powered approach to calculating optimal order quantities, while Suzi shares her strategy for balancing inventory across multiple hospital sites. Discover how to navigate the challenges of unit measures, lead times, and slow-moving items to keep your shelves stocked without overspending. Whether you're managing a single facility or a complex healthcare system, you'll gain valuable insights to transform your ordering process from reactive to proactive. Tune in now and learn how to leverage data-driven decisions to streamline your inventory and boost your supply chain efficiency!

Formula: Reorder Quantity (ROQ) Formula = Average Daily Usage x Average Lead Time

Stay tuned for part three, where we'll dive into safety stock formulas.

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This is the AHRMM Power Up Podcast with Mike Schiller and 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 July '24:

• National AHRMM Conference – 2 Months Away!

o Featuring 3 Great General Sessions -- Including speaker Joe Walsh (Talent Triumph)

o Community Event -- Partnering with the OH Chapter of AHRMM

o Reminder -- August 19th Deadline for Booking Hotel!

• "On the Fringe" -- BD BacTec Blood culture Media Bottles (Supply Disruptions)

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Is your bill-only PO process costing you more than just time and headaches? On this Power Supply Season 11 premiere episode, we sit down with Denise Odenkirk, Vice President of Supplier Sales at GHX, to unravel the complexities of the case-to-cash process and explore how AI is revolutionizing healthcare supply chain data management. Denise shares eye-opening insights on streamlining bill-only workflows, from breaking down data silos, and achieving touchless 15-day payments, to fostering unprecedented collaboration between providers and suppliers. From real-world success stories to practical strategies for leveraging AI, this episode is packed with game-changing data insights that could transform your approach to bill-only orders. Whether you're drowning in pricing exceptions or looking to stay ahead of the curve, join us to explore how you can turn your data headaches into strategic advantages. Tune in now and discover how to transform your bill-only process from a pain point into a model of efficiency and collaboration!

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Is your facility's laundry program putting your patients at risk? What if there was a comprehensive solution to ensuring you had hygienically clean, compliant linens for every patient, every time? On this week's Power Supply Vendor Spotlight™, we're joined by Gregory Gicewicz, Founder & CEO of Compliance Shark, to discuss his team's innovative solutions to healthcare linen and laundry programs. Learn how Compliance Shark's end-to-end linen program assessment can help transform your facility's approach to linen and laundry management while maintaining infection prevention compliance. Discover how Greg and his team of experts are helping healthcare facilities create fully customizable linen and laundry programs tailored to meet their unique needs. Tune in today to find out how Compliance Shark can help your facility optimize operations, reduce costs, and ensure your linens meet the highest standards of infection prevention and patient safety!

For more information on how Compliance Shark can help optimize your facility's linen program, visit www.complianceshark.com or call 425-765-8894.

Are you ready to schedule an initial linen program risk assessment? Email [email protected] or [email protected] for more info. Don't forget to follow Compliance Shark on LinkedIn for the latest updates on healthcare linen compliance and best practices!

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!

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This is the AHRMM Power Up Podcast with Mike Schiller and 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 '24:

• Heartbeat of Healthcare
• Supply Chain Fundamentals Series (free for all)

o New Sessions for the Conference

o Partnership with the Greater OH Chapter of AHRMM

o Upcoming Webinars (July - Unlocked Purchased Services Savings)

o Added Chapter Calendars to the AHRMM website – check it out today!

• Chinese Syringes, CSF Drains, Tariffs, and Getinge Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps

#AHRMM #PowerSupply #Podcast #HealthcareSupplyChain #JuneUpdate ________ 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.

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!

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Is your supply chain data working for you, or are you working for it? In this eye-opening Season 10 finale episode, Cody Fisher, EVP and Strategic Advisor at Concordance Healthcare Solutions, takes us into the world of AI-powered data cleansing and its potential to revolutionize data in healthcare supply chain. Cody shares real-world examples of how AI is breaking down data silos, enabling seamless mergers and acquisitions integrations, and fostering newfound collaboration between providers and suppliers. He'll also reveal his secrets to harnessing the power of AI to clean up your data mess and unlock new levels of efficiency, transparency, and value. Whether you're drowning in dirty data or just looking to stay ahead of the curve, this episode is packed with actionable insights and fresh perspectives that will change the way you think about supply chain data!

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