Season 17 of Power Supply will launch on February 2nd, 2026. In the meantime, please enjoy some of our favorite episode from Season 12!

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://www.flexiquiz.com/SC/N/ps12-02

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Season 17 of Power Supply will launch on February 2nd, 2026. In the meantime, please enjoy some of our favorite episode from Season 12!

When Hurricane Helene disrupted the nation's IV fluid supply, how did your supply chain team respond? On this Power Supply Season 12 premiere episode, Suzi Collins, Director of Supply Chain Analytics at Banner Health and member of the Power Supply Advisory Group, joins us to reveal how data analytics and teamwork helped her supply chain network navigate this critical shortage. From implementing real-time analytics to coordinating national response efforts, Suzi shares how technology is transforming the way healthcare systems prepare for and manage supply disruptions. Whether you're dealing with natural disasters or everyday challenges, this episode is packed with practical insights on leveraging data to build a more resilient supply chain. Tune in and discover how the right analytics strategy can help your organization stay ahead of the next supply chain crisis!

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://www.flexiquiz.com/SC/N/ps12-01

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This is the AHRMM Power Up Podcast with Mike Schiller, 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 updates from December '25:

• Another Great Year!
• AHRMM's Advocacy Efforts in 2025
• AHRMM 26 - Call for Presentations
• Look ahead to 2026!

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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.

What if you could improve inventory accuracy without scanners, fancy tech, or extra staff—just smart cycle counts and creative teamwork? On this Season 16 finale of Power Supply, we're joined by Kimberly Alexander, Director of Materials and Purchasing at Huggins Hospital, for a look at how critical access hospitals can master annual inventory with limited resources. From managing unlocked storerooms on the honor system to coordinating manual cycle counts with lean teams and spreadsheets, Kimberly shows how limited resources don't have to mean limited results. She also addresses the unique challenges of critical access: weekend coverage gaps, seasonal demand swings, and wearing multiple hats across purchasing, receiving, and delivery. Whether you're preparing for annual inventory in your critical access hospital or wondering how to do more with less, this conversation delivers real lessons from someone making it work!

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://www.flexiquiz.com/SC/N/ps16-08

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This week on the AHRMM SME Podcast, we sit down with Josh Strzelczyk, Program Director, Capital Planning and Acquisition at Northwestern Medicine. Josh breaks down what indirect procurement means and provides practical advice for organizations starting their own indirect procurement departments. He discusses how to use RFPs as strategic tools and shares insights on finding untapped opportunities for savings in indirect spend management. Josh also shares his experience receiving the prestigious Vizient Award as the first non-clinical supply chain professional to earn this recognition. Tune in today to hear Josh's expertise!

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Behind every safe clinical outcome is a system of supply chain decisions that make it possible. On this episode of Power Supply, we're joined by Jimmy Chung, Chief Medical Officer at Advantus Health Partners, to explore supply chain's role in patient safety—and why preventable medical errors remain a challenge that high-reliability practices can help reduce. From standardization and surgical timeouts to reducing unnecessary variation, Dr. Chung explains how safer care is built through consistent, well-designed systems. He also encourages supply chain professionals to recognize their role as partners in patient safety and confidently contribute their expertise to care delivery decisions. If you're ready to claim your voice in patient safety, this conversation will show you why supply chain is essential to high-reliability healthcare!

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://www.flexiquiz.com/SC/N/ps16-07

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On this episode of the AHRMM Subject Matter Expert Podcast, host Justin Poulin sits down with Christina Mendez, Sr. Manager, Healthcare Brand at Grainger. Christina breaks down the recent CMS rulemaking that prohibits notification of survey windows and how this impacts accrediting organizations. She shares examples of how Joint Commission and DNV have adjusted their standards and discusses what supply chain professionals should be doing now to prepare. Tune in to hear Christina's insights on navigating regulatory changes and ensuring compliance readiness!

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What changes when your Supply Chain and Sterile Processing departments step off-site—and into their own purpose-built command center? On this episode of Power Supply, we're joined by Rusty Parker, Vice President of Supply Chain & Support Services at North Mississippi Health Services, as he breaks down the benefits of operating a standalone Consolidated Service Center (CSC) and Centralized Sterile Processing (CSP). From faster turnarounds and transport reliability to stronger protection against product shortages, Rusty shares how centralized operations unlock speed, scale, and stability across the entire health system. If you're weighing centralized models or rethinking your long-term supply chain strategy, this conversation delivers a clear look at what a purpose-built CSC/CSP can really make possible.

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://www.flexiquiz.com/SC/N/ps16-06

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