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Discussing hot topics in the healthcare supply chain industry, and highlighting voices who are changing the way hospitals and providers are supported with the products and services they need to do their jobs.

09/04/2026

Healthcare supply chain professionals are responsible for making sure the right product is in the right place at the right time.

When that happens, it can be almost invisible.

When it doesn’t, patient care can stop.

A missing item can delay a procedure. A backorder can force a clinical alternative. An inventory error can send someone scrambling minutes before a case.

And behind all of that is a workforce sourcing, receiving, stocking, tracking, and delivering the supplies healthcare depends on every day.

So here is the question:

Does compensation reflect that level of responsibility?

If you could fill in the blank on this paycheck, what should a healthcare supply chain professional make?

Hourly or annually. Put your number in the comments.

09/03/2026

Throwback Thursday!

Check out this Expert Series™ article from our Medical Device Recall Expert™, Guillermo M. Ramas. Whether it’s your first read or a quick refresher, these insights are worth another look!

Dive into this article and explore his full series here: https://educate.beyondclean.net/3UhQ2yE

Enjoy! 🎉

*This article was previously published and is being reshared for continued value.

09/02/2026

Tune in here! 🔊 https://educate.beyondclean.net/4g8xQPB // On this week's re-release episode of Power Supply Articles On-the-Go, Bob Yokl shares solutions for the little leaks and big outflows that may be happening around your health system:

"No longer can we sit by and watch our hospital’s supply expense leaks get bigger and bigger. We need to plug them now, so we can help our hospital sustain a healthy bottom line. If we wait any longer to do so, it will be more difficult to fix these seepages when the whole building is falling down..."

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09/01/2026

Master data is not exactly the most exciting topic in healthcare supply chain. Until something goes wrong.

A duplicate item record. A missing product attribute. An incorrect unit of measure. A supplier record that hasn't been updated.

Small data issues can create big operational headaches.
That's why Master Data Management (MDM) matters. It is the process of maintaining accurate, consistent, and reliable information across products, suppliers, locations, and business systems.

Good master data helps support everything from procurement and inventory management to analytics, contract compliance, forecasting, and automation. It creates a single source of truth that allows organizations to make better decisions and operate with greater confidence.

The reality is that many supply chain challenges that look like inventory problems, purchasing problems, or reporting problems often start as data problems.

Because healthcare supply chain doesn't just run on products. It runs on clean, reliable data.

08/31/2026

🔁 Press play on this Power Supply classic rewind episode! https://educate.beyondclean.net/45XXqSB // How can healthcare systems transform supply chain students into future industry leaders? On this episode of Power Supply, we welcome back Ed Hisscock to explore how engaging with university students today can build a sustainable talent pipeline for tomorrow. Ed shares how he's tackling the talent gap by partnering with top universities, launching real-world student projects, and shaping the next generation of supply chain professionals—one case competition at a time. Whether you're interested in creating your own "Supply Chain Madness" tournament or simply looking to bring fresh perspectives into your organization, this episode offers practical strategies for connecting with the next generation of supply chain leaders!

Once you complete the interview, jump on over to the link below to take a short quiz and download your CEC certificate for 0.5 CECs! – https://educate.beyondclean.net/45YgiRq

08/30/2026

Every canceled surgery creates a ripple effect.

Patients face delays. Clinicians lose valuable time. Operating room schedules have to be rebuilt. Supplies are opened, reserved, staged, and sometimes wasted. What looks like a scheduling issue can quickly become a supply chain issue.

For healthcare supply chain leaders, reducing disruption isn't just about having products available. It's about improving visibility, supporting operational workflows, and helping clinical teams remain flexible when plans change.

The most effective supply chains aren't measured only by what they deliver. They're measured by how well they help healthcare organizations adapt when the unexpected happens.

What do you think is the biggest driver of day-of-surgery cancellations?

08/29/2026

The term 'Vendor’ doesn’t always tell the full story.

The most resilient healthcare supply chains now see suppliers not just as order-takers at the end of a process, but as true partners who share data, risks, and future plans.

This shift transforms what we expect from a supplier relationship. Some organizations are looking for strategic partners who align with their long-term vision rather than just focusing on the next purchase.

Others value collaborators who share data, connect systems, and identify problems early before they escalate.

There’s also growing interest in clinical co-innovators who work closely with care teams to improve health outcomes.

The words we choose influence the partnerships we develop.

As the healthcare supply chain evolves, it’s important to think about what the ideal supplier relationship should look like.

08/28/2026

Who will staff the next generation of healthcare supply chain?

Maybe the better question is: when will the next generation discover that healthcare supply chain is even an option?

Every day, students learn about careers in nursing, medicine, engineering, and information technology.

Meanwhile, one of healthcare's most critical functions often goes unnoticed, despite its direct impact on patient care.

Healthcare supply chain professionals help ensure the right products are available in the right place at the right time, supporting everything from routine care to life-saving procedures.

Yet many people don't learn the field exists until well into their careers.

What if exposure started earlier?

> High school partnerships.
> Job shadowing.
> Paid internships.
> Apprenticeships.
> Mentorship.
> Career and technical education programs.
> Hospital career days.

Building a stronger workforce pipeline isn't just about filling future positions. It's about helping students discover a meaningful career where logistics, data, technology, operations, and patient care intersect.

The next generation of healthcare supply chain professionals is already out there.

The question is whether we're showing them the path.

08/27/2026

How long have healthcare supply chain teams been talking about staffing challenges? Long enough that many organizations are still feeling them years later.

According to a survey of healthcare supply chain leaders, 32% report their teams are still not fully staffed back to pre-pandemic levels.

That statistic is about more than headcount.

Every open position can mean added workload, increased pressure on existing team members, and greater difficulty managing the daily balancing act of sourcing products, responding to disruptions, supporting clinicians, controlling costs, and keeping supplies moving.

Healthcare supply chains don't run on technology alone. They run on people.

And as the industry continues to navigate complexity, developing, supporting, and retaining supply chain talent may be one of the most important investments an organization can make.

08/26/2026

New Episode! 🚨 Tune in here: https://educate.beyondclean.net/4zceGAL // On this week's re-release episode of Power Supply Articles On-the-Go, Bob Yokl shares some key strategies for creating a sustainable savings pipeline for your health system:

"It’s time that we focus our healthcare supply chain efforts on the development, enhancement, or refinement of our supply chain expense management systems to ensure that we are capturing all the supply expense savings opportunities that are available to our hospital, system, or IDN. You should be aware that without a rock-solid system in place to..."

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