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Supplier Fragmentation Is Quietly Destroying Healthcare Operations
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Supplier Fragmentation Is Quietly Destroying Healthcare Operations

May 29, 2026 Robert Yokl Comments Off on Supplier Fragmentation Is Quietly Destroying Healthcare Operations
Why Healthcare Organizations Must Rethink Governance, Operational Alignment, and Decision-Making Before Complexity Overwhelms Performance Healthcare organizations are operating under extraordinary pressure. Margins remain unstable. Labor shortages continue affecting operations across the country. Clinician burnout remains […]
Chasing Waterfalls
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Chasing Waterfalls

May 28, 2026 Robert Yokl Comments Off on Chasing Waterfalls
Most sourcing organizations eventually encounter the same problem: projected savings and realized financial results rarely match perfectly. In some cases, realized performance falls short of projections. In others, projects outperform expectations. Yet the explanation is […]
One Multi-Site Health System's Transformative Journey to Optimize Their Inventory with Electronic Shelf Labels (ESL)
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One Multi-Site Health System’s Transformative Journey to Optimize Their Inventory with Electronic Shelf Labels (ESL)

October 28, 2025 Robert Yokl Comments Off on One Multi-Site Health System’s Transformative Journey to Optimize Their Inventory with Electronic Shelf Labels (ESL)
Hospitals today typically contain hundreds of storage rooms and thousands of supply bins across multiple, geographically dispersed facilities in their health system. This translates to hundreds of thousands of paper labels that need to be […]
The Hidden Costs of Choosing a Cheaper Disinfectant Wipe: Why Quality Matters in Healthcare Environments
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The Hidden Costs of Choosing a Cheaper Disinfectant Wipe: Why Quality Matters in Healthcare Environments

June 10, 2025 Robert Yokl Comments Off on The Hidden Costs of Choosing a Cheaper Disinfectant Wipe: Why Quality Matters in Healthcare Environments
Infection prevention is one of the most important responsibilities in healthcare today. From exam spaces and operating rooms to waiting areas, surface cleanliness plays a direct role in patient outcomes across the entire healthcare facility. […]
Maximizing VALUE in Healthcare Contract Renewals
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Maximizing VALUE in Healthcare Contract Renewals: A Practical Guide for Strategic Sourcing Professionals

June 10, 2025 Robert Yokl Comments Off on Maximizing VALUE in Healthcare Contract Renewals: A Practical Guide for Strategic Sourcing Professionals
Introduction Healthcare supply chain managers regularly encounter contract renewals under significant pressure — facing tight timelines and demanding expectations to achieve substantial improvements in cost, quality, and operational efficiencies. Often, these negotiations lead to incremental […]
Do Hospital Supply Chains Turn to Subs Too Early Without First Checking for Original OEM Products?
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Do Hospital Supply Chains Turn to Subs Too Early Without First Checking for Original OEM Products?

November 13, 2024 Robert Yokl Comments Off on Do Hospital Supply Chains Turn to Subs Too Early Without First Checking for Original OEM Products?
Hospital supply chains often turn to substitute medical products too quickly, primarily due to various pressures and system limitations. Below is an expanded discussion of why this happens, with real-world examples, expert opinions, and references. […]