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Unlock the secrets of effective healthcare procurement with Conrad Emmerich, the Chief Procurement Officer at Advocate Health, as he takes us through his remarkable journey from rural Minnesota to leading a $33 billion healthcare supply chain. In this episode, Conrad reflects on his upbringing, the influence of his father’s work ethic, and his academic and early professional experiences. Join us as we discover Conrad’s transition into healthcare procurement and understand the nuances between ...

Join Barbara Strain and I as we look back on a fascinating career and life that covers a wide spectrum of experience and interests from Chicken Breeding to the development of Value Analysis from an upgrade of the Product Standardization Committee to the data and outcome-driven discipline it is today. Our discussion pays tribute to the Association for Value Analysis Professionals as they celebrate 20 years of steering the healthcare supply management ship. The conversation then sails int...

Join Dr. Randy Bradley, a distinguished University of Tennessee professor and an authority in supply chain and healthcare IT and I as we discuss current healthcare supply chain issues and challenges. Our conversation reveals the connection between local operations and the global supply chain, emphasizing the resilience necessary in the face of inflation, geopolitical strife, and crises like pandemics. Dr. Bradley sheds light on the critical shortage of skilled professionals in the industry an...

From his roots on a cattle ranch to the pinnacle of healthcare supply chain innovation, Rand Ballard's story is a tribute to the tenacity and vision required to scale professional heights. As your host, Fred Crans, I had the privilege of exploring Rand's extraordinary journey, revealing how a West Point education in nuclear physics and nuclear engineering steered him towards a pivotal role in orchestrating the healthcare supply chain. Our dialogue meanders through the foundational days of Med...

Great conversation with Mike Schiller, the Executive Director of AHRMM as he narrates his three-decade journey through the twists and turns of healthcare supply chain. From the bustling floors of a pharmaceutical distribution center to the cutting-edge developments at Lurie Children’s Hospital, Mike's story is a testament to the power of agility and transformational excellence in a sector that's as unpredictable as it is vital. His insights are a beacon for professionals seeking to navi...

Ever wondered how military precision could revolutionize healthcare supply chain management? Tom Harvieux, Chief Supply Chain Officer at BJC in St. Louis with an impressive 22-year background in military logistics, joins me, Fred Crans, to shed light on this fascinating intersection. Tom's transition into civilian healthcare demonstrates the profound impact that structured logistics and leadership can have on medical outcomes and operational efficiency. This episode takes a deep look at ...