healthcare supply chain

Speed to Safety: Finding the Best Practices, Best Outcomes, and Best Value in Recall Management
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Latest Podcast Just Released!

July 30, 2025 Robert Yokl Comments Off on Latest Podcast Just Released!
Podcast 95 – Speed to Safety – Special Recall Best Practices Interview with RMIG Recall management is a challenging area for healthcare organizations throughout the country as there is no set methodology, workflows, standardized tools, […]
Knowing Where Not to Focus Your Efforts Is Just as Important as Knowing Where to Focus When It Comes to Cost and Quality Optimization
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Knowing Where Not to Focus Your Efforts Is Just as Important as Knowing Where to Focus When It Comes to Cost and Quality Optimization

June 10, 2025 Robert Yokl Comments Off on Knowing Where Not to Focus Your Efforts Is Just as Important as Knowing Where to Focus When It Comes to Cost and Quality Optimization
Achieve Cost Optimization While Preserving Quality Many believe they’ve already capitalized on all the strategic advantages available in today’s mature healthcare supply chain environment. However, if there was a way to gain a strategic advantage […]
New Savings Opportunities: Getting the Best of Both Worlds with Pricing Management AND Consumption Management
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New Savings Opportunities: Getting the Best of Both Worlds with Pricing Management AND Consumption Management

June 10, 2025 Robert Yokl Comments Off on New Savings Opportunities: Getting the Best of Both Worlds with Pricing Management AND Consumption Management
Efficiency is critical in hospital supply chains — not just for cost control, but for ensuring consistent, high-quality patient care. Two primary strategies dominate hospital supply chain discussions: pricing management and consumption management. While both […]
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. […]