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Taking The Supply Chain Pulse
St. Onge’s Healthcare Hall of Famer and industry icon, Fred Crans, chats with leaders from all areas of healthcare to discuss the issues of today's- threats, challenges and emerging trends and technologies in a lighthearted and engaging manner.
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Episodes
- Taking The Supply Chain Pulse
How To Save Millions And Still Break The Spreadsheet Habit
Omar Devlin shares how a career across steel, logistics, and Big Tech shaped his practical approach to supply chain, technology, and change. We trace how he…
Taking The Supply Chain PulseMedical Equipment Planning That Works
Hospital projects do not fail because people do not care. They fail because the right questions get asked too late, after walls are drawn, power is set, and…
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What If Value Analysis Became The Front Door To Better Healthcare Decisions
Value analysis can feel like a never-ending queue of new product requests, urgent conversions, and “can’t you just get a better price” demands. But when we…
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Care Is Moving And Supply Chain Must Move Too
Care is moving farther and faster than most health systems are organized to support and the supply chain is right in the blast zone. We sit down with returning…
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From Nurse To Supply Chain Leader
We sit down with Bellwether League inductee Gail Kovacs to trace her path from biology and the lab into nursing, healthcare supply chain leadership, and…
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What If Most Care Happens At Home By 2050
We talk with Dr. Rubin Pillay, Chief Innovation Officer at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, about why healthcare needs “unreasonable” thinking to make…
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Capital Planning That Actually Works
Capital equipment can make a hospital grow or quietly drain millions through rushed buys, weak justification, and devices that end up parked in a hallway. We…
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Are We Trading Critical Thinking For Fast Answers
If your supply chain analytics feel shaky, clinicians are probably sensing it too and that’s where savings go to die. We sit down with Steve Kinsella, owner of…
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What If Logistics Is The Real Healthcare Breakthrough
We step away from the daily hospital storeroom grind and zoom out to the bigger idea of supply chain design with Taylor Wilkerson from Design for Life. We talk…
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Healthcare Capital Spend Simplified
We talk with HonorHealth Strategic Sourcing Program Director Matthew Mitchell about why healthcare capital is uniquely hard to manage and why demand for care…
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AI For Healthcare Supply Chain
We talk with Eric O’Daffer about why healthcare supply chains need to invest more aggressively in AI platforms, indirect spend governance, and capital…
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Kim Jones on Sterile Processing Improvements That Drive OR Efficiency
Encore Episode: We talk with sterile processing expert Kim Jones about why central sterile is the hidden driver of operating room performance and patient…
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Why “I’m Never Leaving” Means They’re Gone
We sit down with Scott Becker of Becker’s Healthcare to talk about what his daily view of the industry reveals about closures, staffing gaps, and the…
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How Non-Clinical Procurement Boosts Hospital Margins
We talk with David Kirshner about why healthcare CFOs are facing extreme margin pressure and why supply chain has become a strategic tool for survival. We map…
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A Clinician’s Business Mindset Can Transform Hospital Supply Chains
A lot of supply chain leaders can talk strategy. Far fewer can trace it back to what happens when a patient is on the table and a team cannot afford a single…
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How The Bellwether League Honors Healthcare Supply Chain Leaders
We sit down with Rick Barlow to unpack why the Bellwether League Foundation exists and what it takes to honor healthcare supply chain leaders the right way. We…
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Data Only Helps When The Data Is True
We’ve lived through a supply chain time warp in healthcare: from clipboards and carbon-copy purchase orders to scanners, dashboards, and automation. Fred sits…
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What If Trust Was The Real Cost Saver
We talk with Joe Colonna about how value analysis in the healthcare supply chain creates better decisions by balancing clinical outcomes with financial…
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Passing The Baton In Healthcare Supply Chains
We explore how a retiring SVP and a new SVP engineered a seamless leadership handoff at a national health system, turning succession into a strategic…
- Taking The Supply Chain Pulse
Strategic Leadership In The Age Of AI
We explore why AI cannot replace judgment, how curated data and sharp questions prevent elegant mistakes, and what separates strategic leadership from…
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So You Moved “South” To Cleveland: Building A Future-Ready Supply Chain Without The Drama
We explore how Cleveland Clinic scales supply chain excellence across 26 hospitals and hundreds of sites through daily safety huddles, rapid standardization…
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Standardize What Matters, Empower Clinicians, Own The Channel
We trace a practical playbook for transforming a hospital supply chain after major acquisitions, from stakeholder listening to a four-pillar strategy that ties…
- Taking The Supply Chain Pulse
Kids Aren’t Small Adults, And Your Inventory Should Know It
We explore how pediatric care reshapes supply chain strategy and why curiosity, clear KPIs, and real relationships drive better outcomes. We also dig into…
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Supply Chains In The Crosswinds
We take the pulse of supply chain headlines with Bryan Jensen and Tom Redding, exploring planning, sourcing, and the push for visibility amid policy shifts…
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From OR Floors To C-Suite
We explore how a former OR tech became a supply chain leader and built trust with physicians while modernizing contracts, inventory, and utilization. Alan…
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Sixty Years Of Healthcare Supply Chain Wisdom
Season three opens with a twist: Tom Redding takes the interviewer’s chair to explore Fred Crans's 60-year journey across healthcare logistics and supply…
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What Suppliers Wish Hospitals Knew About Value, Quality, And Risk
We talk with Stuart Wooster, a former hospital supply chain leader now on the supplier side, about how value, quality, and risk management change when you…
- Taking The Supply Chain Pulse
From Value Analysis to Sterile Processing: How Better Beats Bigger in Healthcare Supply Chain
We explore how smarter value analysis, better space planning, and disciplined sterile processing turn hidden complexity into safer, simpler care. Crystal…
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When Compassion Crosses Borders: A Supply Chain Leader's Mission
Greg Goddard, Division Vice President of Supply Chain at Scion Health, shares his extraordinary work with Ukrainian orphans through his foundation Simply Loved…
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From Struggling to Standout: How a Mid-sized Health System Built an Award-winning Supply Chain
St. Luke's Health System in Boise, Idaho has been recognized by Gartner as one of the top 25 healthcare supply chains in the country, achieving this…
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Healthcare's Next Generation is Learning Supply Chain by Design, Not Accident
Reggie Gardner, a Navy Corpsman turned graduate student, represents the future of healthcare supply chain by combining practical medical experience with formal…
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Engineering the Future-Ready Healthcare Infrastructure
Tom Redding, Executive Vice President and Healthcare Practice Lead at St Onge Company, discusses why healthcare organizations need to regularly assess their…
- Taking The Supply Chain Pulse
We Can't Keep Doing the Same Things and Expect Different Results
Mark Van Sumeren, Managing Director at Health Industry Advisor, discusses the perfect storm facing healthcare: tariffs increasing costs, Medicare demands…
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The Heart of Healthcare Supply Chain: It's Not About Counting Beans
Régine Villain, SVP of Supply Chain at Ochsner Health and 2023 AMR Award winner, discusses healthcare supply chain resilience and the engineering mindset that…
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Designing Hospital Spaces for Tomorrow's Challenges
Struggling with hospital logistics as patient populations grow but your infrastructure stays the same? You're not alone. In this eye-opening conversation with…
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The Lean Advantage: How One Leader Transformed Three Different Supply Chains
What happens when military precision meets corporate efficiency in healthcare? In this eye-opening conversation, Chico Manning, Assistant Vice President of…
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Supply Chain Turbulence: Navigating Healthcare's New Reality
"The most stirred up soup I've ever seen in healthcare." That's how host Fred Crans describes the current state of healthcare supply chains in this eye-opening…
- Taking The Supply Chain Pulse
The Best Kept Secret in Supply Chain Consulting
What happens when you combine a background in medieval literature with supply chain expertise? A fascinating perspective that challenges how we think about…
Taking The Supply Chain PulseThe Power of Supply Chain Leadership
Amanda Chawla, Senior VP and Chief Supply Chain Officer at Stanford Health, shares insights on transforming healthcare supply operations from transactional…
Taking The Supply Chain PulseFrom Me to We: Reimagining Healthcare Supply Chain Partnerships
Healthcare supply chain leaders have largely reverted to pre-COVID practices despite ongoing vulnerabilities, while simultaneously lacking the strategic…
Taking The Supply Chain PulsePart 2: Navigating Healthcare’s Supply Chain Crisis: Insights from the Inside
Healthcare can instantly notify you about a critical lab result, but struggles to track the implant in your body. Why? Ed Hisscock, Senior Vice President of…
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Part 1: Navigating Healthcare’s Supply Chain Crisis: Insights from the Inside
Healthcare supply chains face unprecedented challenges amplified by the COVID-19 pandemic. Ed Hisscock of Trinity Health shares insights on managing these…
Taking The Supply Chain PulseStrategic Sourcing and Innovation in Healthcare Supply Chains
This episode explores the integration of people, processes, and technology within the healthcare supply chain, with insights from George Godfrey of Baptist…
Taking The Supply Chain PulseUnlocking Hospital Operations: Insights with Ted Rogalski on Strategic Leadership and Local Integration
We dive into the challenges and successes of critical access hospitals with Ted Rogalski, shedding light on their vital role in rural healthcare and the…
Taking The Supply Chain PulseInnovative Facility Strategies for Modern Healthcare Needs
The healthcare landscape is undergoing significant changes driven by labor shortages, technology integration, and the need for efficient operations. This…
Taking The Supply Chain PulseNavigating Healthcare's Complexities Through Innovation
Lisa Rogalski shares her transformative journey through the healthcare supply chain, highlighting the importance of mentorship, teamwork, and innovation in…
Taking The Supply Chain PulseElevating Healthcare Supply Chains: Insights with Jane Pleasants on Strategic Collaborations and Global Missions
Jane Pleasants shares her inspiring journey from education to becoming a key leader in healthcare supply chain management. The episode discusses the challenges…
Taking The Supply Chain PulseCrisis-Proofing Healthcare Supply Chains: Insights with Steve Downey and Leanne Hester
Uncover the essential strategies for crisis-proofing your healthcare supply chain with insights from industry leaders. Join me, Fred Crans, as I sit down with…
Taking The Supply Chain PulseBridging Generational Gaps in Healthcare Teams
Albert Nkansa shares valuable insights about the intricacies of healthcare supply chain management, emphasizing the vital need for proactive assessments and…
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Unraveling Healthcare Supply Chain Complexities: Insights with Dr. Eugene Schneller
Join us for an illuminating conversation with Dr. Eugene Schneller, a luminary in healthcare supply chain management, as we unravel the complexities of this…
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Exploring Pharmacy Compounding Regulations: Insights with Abby Roth and Sharone Wang
Abby Roth, the brilliant mind behind Pure Microbiology, joins us alongside our in-house pharmacy expert Sharone Wang to unravel the enigmatic world of pharmacy…
Taking The Supply Chain PulseLeadership and Legacy in Healthcare Transformation
Discover the transformative journey of Brent Johnson, the “retired” Vice President of Supply Chain at Intermountain Healthcare, as he shares his unexpected…
Taking The Supply Chain PulseNavigating Healthcare Supply Chain Success: Insights with Marisa Faribaugh
Join us as we welcome Marisa Farabaugh, the Senior Vice President and Chief Supply Chain Officer at Advent Health. Marisa's journey from studying industrial…
Taking The Supply Chain PulseSeason 2 Kickoff--Fred Crans Reflects on Six Decades of Change
What happens when a would be history teacher's aspirations take an unexpected turn, leading him into the heart of the supply chain industry? Discover the…
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From Warehouses to Hospitals: Logistics Insights with Hue Roach- Part Two
In Part Two of our conversation, uncover the transformative journey of healthcare logistics with Hue Roach, a seasoned director at St. Onge Company, who brings…
- Taking The Supply Chain Pulse
From Warehouses to Hospitals: Logistics Insights with Hue Roach- Part One
Join us for an enlightening conversation with Hue Roach, a distinguished veteran in healthcare logistics, who unpacks his 45-year journey from a material…