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Looking for a simpler way to calculate safety stock? Brian reveals how focusing on time periods rather than complex formulas can transform your safety stock strategy. Discover how aligning buffer periods with usage patterns can optimize inventory and protect your bottom line! Catch up with Justin Poulin, Suzi Collins, FAHRMM, CMRP, and Brian Bartel as they share their practical approach to streamlining safety stock calculations! 👉 Check out the full video here: https://lnkd.in/gEfJfQvV How do you calculate your safety stock inventory? Share your approach in the comments below! #PowerSupply #SupplyChain #HealthcareSupplyChain #SafetyStock #InventoryManagement

New November Update! 🚨https://lnkd.in/g7JbCMXe // 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 November ’24: High-Level Updates • UDI Forum was Delayed to December (Due to IV Solution challenges) • Baxter IV Solution Update • Radiopharmaceutical shortages AHRMM Membership Survey is Going Out “On The Fringe” • Baxter B/P Cuffs - raw material constraint and manufactured in Mexico • Mexico Manufacturing Regulations Impact #AHRMM #PowerSupply #Podcast #HealthcareSupplyChain #NovemberUpdate ________ 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.

NEW Episode! 🎧 https://lnkd.in/g8psJy6d // 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 SA, 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. Whether you're curious about the latest tech trends or interested in implementing automation solutions in your healthcare facility, this episode offers valuable insights into the technologies reshaping our healthcare supply chain. Tune in now to discover how these emerging technologies are creating new possibilities for the future of healthcare logistics! Once you complete the interview, jump on over to the link below to take a short quiz and download your CEC certificate for .5 CECs! – https://lnkd.in/gpwyrH-6 #PowerSupply #Podcast #AHRMM #HealthcareSupplyChain #SupplyChain #AITechnology #Automation

🎥 Don't miss Justin Poulin, Suzi Collins, FAHRMM, CMRP, and Brian Bartel in their latest Power Supply video series! Dive into their full conversation on "Safety Stock" here: https://lnkd.in/gFmSXzgG How does your department determine the right amount of safety stock? From specialty supplies to everyday items, Brian shares his go-to safety stock calculation and reveals strategies for balancing stock levels across your entire inventory. How much safety stock do you like to keep on hand? Share your thoughts in the comments below! #PowerSupply #SupplyChain #HealthcareSupplyChain #SafetyStock #InventoryManagement

NEW Episode! 🎙️Tune in here: https://lnkd.in/gryUr89B // On this episode of the AHRMM Subject Matter Expert Podcast, Richard Bagley, VP of Supply Chain at UCHealth, joins Justin Poulin for an insightful discussion on reducing waste through preference card optimization. Richard breaks down why supply expenses extend beyond pricing, highlighting impacts from utilization and inefficient waste. He'll walk us through the phases of UCHealth's successful initiative - rallying stakeholders, leveraging game-changing tools like the Procedure Summary Report to drive behavioral change, and more. Tune in to gain Richard's expert insights on minimizing wasteful spending and optimizing operational efficiency! #PowerSupply #AHRMM #Podcast #HealthcareSupplyChain #Optimization #WasteReduction

Check out this week's NEW 0.5 CEC episode! 🎧https://lnkd.in/grhnjYUQ // What's the true cost of medical supply waste in your facility? On this episode of Power Supply Season 12, Christina Tosto, VP & GM for WaveMark™ Solutions at Cardinal Health, joins us to reveal the true impact of supply waste in our healthcare systems. From leveraging visibility and data to implementing effective communication strategies, Christina shares proven strategies for identifying and eliminating costly waste in healthcare supply chains. Whether you're battling expired supplies or seeking to optimize your operational efficiencies, this episode offers actionable solutions for turning waste reduction into measurable improvements. Tune in now to discover how small inventory management changes can deliver lasting results to your bottom line and patient care outcomes! Once you complete the interview, jump on over to the link below to take a short quiz and download your CEC certificate for .5 CECs! – https://lnkd.in/gYJaEwfV #PowerSupply #Podcast #AHRMM #HealthcareSupplyChain #WasteReduction #SupplyChainOptimization #PatientCare #CostContainment

New AHRMM SME Podcast Release! 🎧 Tune in here: https://lnkd.in/gUiMcxKm // This week on the AHRMM Subject Matter Expert Podcast, recorded live at the AHRMM24 Conference in Columbus, OH, host Justin Poulin welcomes Kai Peters, Supplier Diversity and Sustainability Manager at Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. Kai shares her passion for promoting social equity and environmental sustainability by locally sourcing products and services from diverse suppliers that serve the community. She also dishes on her most memorable career mistake and the lessons she's learned along the way. Tune in for Kai's unique perspective on merging supplier diversity and sustainability in healthcare supply chain! #PowerSupply #AHRMM #Podcast #HealthcareSupplyChain #SocialEquity #HealthcareSustainability

NEW Episode! 🎙️Tune in here: https://lnkd.in/gNswQSAH // 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 shares her insights on how perioperative nurses and supply chain professionals can collaborate more effectively to meet supply needs. Whether you're facing issues with accurate usage documentation or striving to build stronger clinical partnerships, this episode provides practical advice for creating collaborative solutions that benefit everyone involved. Tune in to learn how breaking down departmental silos can lead to better outcomes in the OR and beyond! Once you complete the interview, jump on over to the link below to take a short quiz and download your CEC certificate for .5 CECs! – https://lnkd.in/gv-mQRUx #PowerSupply #Podcast #AHRMM #HealthcareSupplyChain #ClinicalPartnerships #Collaboration #OperatingRoom #SupplyChain

Check out this week's new AHRMM SME Podcast Episode! 🎧 https://lnkd.in/gcirmkG7 // This week on the AHRMM Subject Matter Expert Podcast, Jason Moulding, Chief Supply Chain Officer, and Dr. Paul Degenfelder, MD, Surgeon and Medical Director of Supply Chain at MultiCare Health System, join Justin Poulin to discuss their inspiring collaborative journey merging supply chain and clinical perspectives. They share how their unique partnership began, discuss Dr. Degenfelder's path to discovering his passion for supply chain, and identify major wins like pioneering the first system-wide total joint initiative through physician engagement. Tune in for an eye-opening look at how this dynamic duo is transforming healthcare delivery through powerful supply chain-clinical collaborations! #PowerSupply #AHRMM #Podcast #HealthcareSupplyChain #ClinicalCollaborations

Tune in to this week's NEW 0.5 CEC episode! 🎧https://lnkd.in/gsfdxX9C // 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 shares real-world strategies and lessons learned from the frontlines of supply chain management. Whether you're planning your next major transition or aiming to strengthen your vendor relationships, this episode is packed with practical insights to help you drive seamless change in your organization. Tune in and discover how to create your own supply chain success story! Once you complete the interview, jump on over to the link below to take a short quiz and download your CEC certificate for .5 CECs! – https://lnkd.in/gt9WsvSe #PowerSupply #Podcast #AHRMM #HealthcareSupplyChain #VendorPartnerships #Compliance #QualityCare #HealthcareCosts