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.
ENGINEERING A BETTER HEALTHCARE SYSTEM
We provide comprehensive planning and design services to develop world-class facilities and highly effective support services operations. Our capabilities in hospital supply chain consulting include applied industrial engineering, lean methodologies, systems thinking, and operations research to enable improved patient care and staff satisfaction. We are proud to have worked with over 100 hospitals, including 18 of the top 22 in the US, utilizing diverse design strategies, post-construction implementation, and change management.
Episodes
34 episodes
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 45 years of unmatched experience to our discussion. Discover the often unseen yet vi...
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Episode 34
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36:37
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 handling warehouse to his influential role as a director at St. Onge. Together, we navigat...
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Episode 33
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32:05
Transforming Patient Care Through Pharmacy Technology with Dr. Ghalib Abbasi
Join us as we sit down with Dr. Ghalib Abbasi, the visionary System Director of Pharmacy Informatics at Houston Methodist, and Sharone Wang, a pharmacy specialist from St Onge. Together, we explore the intricate field of pharmacy informatics, s...
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Episode 32
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37:54
Richard Bagley on Building Future Supply Chain Leaders
Discover the fascinating journey of Richard Bagley, VP of Supply Chain at UC Health, as he shares how his early experiences in the US Army laid the foundation for his influential role in healthcare supply chain management. Richard discusses the...
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Episode 31
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35:07
Building Authentic Relationships in Healthcare Supply Chain: Insights from Brent Petty
Discover the secrets behind successful relationship-building in the healthcare supply chain with insights from Brent Petty, a leading expert in the field. Brent shares his wisdom on the vital role of non-technical skills, such as people managem...
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Episode 30
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33:21
Collaborative Strategies in Healthcare Supply Chain Management by Aimee Watson
Join us as we uncover the often-overlooked yet vital role of supply chain and support services in healthcare facility design. Aimee emphasizes the necessity of early involvement, creativity, and collaboration to ensure hospitals remain adaptabl...
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Episode 29
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32:07
Navigating Healthcare Supply Chain Challenges: Insights from John Strong
Discover the intricate world of healthcare supply chain management in our enlightening conversation with John Strong, a leading expert. From his beginnings at Lutheran General Hospital to his significant roles at Premier and Consortia, John sha...
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Episode 28
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36:12
Innovative Approaches to Healthcare Facilities: Eddie Egea's Vision
Could drone technology be the key to revolutionizing hospital supply chains in disaster-prone areas? Join us for a compelling conversation with Eddie Egea, the VP of Regional Healthcare Market Sector at Leo A Daly, who shares his fascinating jo...
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Episode 27
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40:54
The Intersection of Nursing and Supply Chain: Lessons from Betty Jo Rocchio
What happens when the fields of nursing and supply chain management intersect? Join us for a great conversation with Betty Jo Rocchio, Senior Vice President and Chief Nurse Executive of Mercy Health in St. Louis, as she shares her experience at...
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Episode 26
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33:53
From Air Force to Healthcare: Dennis Mullins on Building Discipline and Leadership in Supply Chain Operations
Uncover the transformative journey of Dennis Mullins, Enterprise Vice President of Supply Chain Operations for Advocate Health, from his beginnings in the Air Force to a prominent role in healthcare supply chain management. Dennis shares how mi...
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32:50
Unlocking Healthcare Efficiency: Sherri Mason on Nursing, Supply Chain Integration, and The Impact of COVID-19
Unlock the secrets to transforming healthcare delivery as we sit down with Sherri Mason, an experienced nurse practitioner with an inspiring career that spans from paramedic to her significant contributions at Space Coast Volunteers in Medicine...
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Episode 24
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33:39
Revisiting the past to Frame the Future Through the Eyes of Industry Veteran Dennis Orthman
Join me and my longtime friend, Dennis Orthman as we learn from his experiences, beginning his journey in the basement of Boston City Hospital. Dennis shares insightful stories of managing Central Supply through manual systems, the significance...
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Episode 23
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43:41
Insights from Tom Redding on Evolving Healthcare Supply Chains
Join us for a conversation with Tom Redding, the Managing Director of Healthcare Supply Chain at St Onge. Discover how a mechanical engineering background and a passion for process efficiency transformed Tom from an aspiring race car designer i...
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Episode 22
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33:40
Al Johnson talks about his career in the U. S. Air Force, and the challenges he has faced as an interning supply chain leader in a rural IDN.
From his early days honing his skills in Saudi Arabia, Germany, and Japan during his military tenure, Al Johnson's journey through prominent academic medical centers in the U.S. and rural Integrated Delivery Networks (IDNs) provides a treasure ...
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Episode 21
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35:55
Celebrating Emerging Leaders in Healthcare Supply Chain Management
Could mentorship be the game-changer in your career? Join us as we dive into the lives of Ryan Burke and Rachel Anderson, two rising stars in the healthcare supply chain industry. Rachel, the Corporate Director of Supply Chain at Baptist Health...
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Episode 20
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32:38
Sean O’Neill talks about building St. Onge Company’s Healthcare Supply Chain Practice and Facing the Challenges of the Future
How can we build a healthcare supply chain that is both cost-effective and resilient in the face of unexpected challenges? Join us as we sit down with Sean O'Neill, the head of St. Onge Healthcare Supply Chain Practice, who takes us through his...
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Episode 19
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38:25
Transforming the Healthcare Supply Chain with Mark Van Sumeren
What happens when you blend decades of unmatched expertise with an unwavering commitment to revolutionizing healthcare supply chains? This episode, featuring Mark Van Sumeren, answers that question. A 2021 inductee into the Bellwether League's ...
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Episode 18
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36:48
Sharone Wang on the Future of Pharmacy Operations
Join us as Sharone Wang, a seasoned pharmacist with experience from CVS to inpatient hospitals, shares her journey and insights. With a strong foundation in biomedical engineering and a doctorate in pharmacy, Sharon discusses her transition to ...
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Episode 17
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40:11
How Lessons Learned as a Combat Hospital Corpsman Helped Steve Kiewiet Build a Successful Career as a Supply Chain Leader
Join us for a conversation with Steve Kiewit, the Chief Commercial Officer at CCS Medical, as he takes us through his extraordinary journey in healthcare. From starting as a U S Navy Hospital Corpsman, and transitioning through various roles in...
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Episode 16
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39:18
Resilience and Innovations in the Challenging Inner City Healthcare Environment with Eric Tritch
What if the key to a more resilient and effective healthcare system lies in the experiences of a former computer engineering student from Western Pennsylvania? Join us as we chat with Eric Trich, the Senior Vice President of Supply Chain and Su...
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Episode 15
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34:26
Kim Jones: Transforming Sterile Processing and Enhancing OR Efficiency
Discover the fascinating world of sterile processing with our special guest, Kim Jones, a nationally recognized expert who transitioned from human resources to revolutionizing the field of central sterile supply. Listen to Kim's captivating jou...
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Episode 14
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41:57
Karen Conway and the Power of Collaboration in the Healthcare Supply Chain
Can supply chain operations really drive optimal health outcomes? That’s what we asked Karen Conway, a highly respected global supply chain executive and value-based healthcare strategist. Join us as she sheds light on her diverse career path, ...
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Episode 13
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34:55
Ash Crowe's Insights on Overcoming Challenges in Healthcare Supply Chain Management
How can outdated equipment and fear of inadequacy impact healthcare supply chains? This week on Taking the Supply Chain Pulse, we sit down with Ash Crowe, a director in healthcare at St Onge, to unravel this complex issue. With a career journey...
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Episode 12
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31:30
Conrad Emmerich: Creating the Next Generation of Healthcare Supply Chain Leaders
Join us as Conrad Emmerich, the Chief Procurement Officer at Advocate Health, as he takes us through his journey from rural Minnesota to leading a $33 billion healthcare supply chain. In this episode, Conrad reflects on his upbringing, the infl...
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Episode 11
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30:22
Barbara Strain's Journey to Excellence in Value Analysis and Healthcare Supply Chain Management
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 C...
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Episode 10
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