Without supplies there is no surgery. Without products there is no patient care. Welcome to Power Supply – the healthcare supply chain podcast focused on helping you navigate the intricacies of logistics, purchasing, contracting and supplier relationships. Each episode we speak with healthcare executives, supply chain leaders, and innovative entrepreneurs from across the country as they share their stories, experience and expertise on the industry we love. From the loading dock to strategic sourcing, for buyers to the C-Suite and across the enterprise -- we tackle the real-life issues impacting the health care supply chain. Whether you’re tuning in for conversation or inspiration, we’re glad you're here. You’re just in time to hear it from the source and stock up on insight, so sit back and plug into Power Supply…
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Power Supply
The healthcare supply chain podcast focused on helping you navigate the intricacies of logistics, purchasing, contracting and supplier relationships.
- Episodes
- 357
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- 2021 – 2026
- Latest
- Oct 2026
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Greening the Operating Room: Highlighting Healthcare Sustainability Opportunities
with guest Scott Rich

Near When You Need Them: Hacking the Disposable Tourniquets Supply Chain
Vendor Spotlight with Nick Fruge, Caresfield

Taking it Personal: Asset Management & the World's First ANAB Accredited ISO 55001 Hospital
with special guest Arthur Kurland

Cost Savings for Your Hospital in Challenging Times
written by Bob Yokl

Leveraging the UDI Barcode: The Hidden Truth About Inventory
with guest Ashlea Souffrou

Hospital Supply Chain Project Cycle Time
written by Bob Yokl

Value Analysis Automation: Codifying Workflows
Vendor Spotlight with Stephen Kinsella, Data Leverage Group

Coming Up Short: Understanding Nuanced Challenges in Sourcing Pharmaceuticals
with guest Greg Chavez

Find Objection Busters for Your Hospital Value Analysis Team
written by Robert W. Yokl

Large Scale Contract Negotiations: A System-wide Approach for Success
with guest Brad Forth

Holes to Plug in Healthcare Supply Expense Management
written by Robert W. Yokl

International Disruption: A Global Perspective on Logistics Planning and Supply Chain
with special guest Sven Schürer

Strategies to a Sustainable Healthcare Supply Chain Savings Pipeline
written by Robert W. Yokl

Next Generation Contract Negotiations: Preparation, Training, & Competencies
with special guests Rodney Erb & Beth Fisher-Yoshida

Hospital Value Analysis: 10 Best Practices in the US
Written by Bob Yokl

Sourcing IT: Contracting Challenges in Information Technology
with guest Diane Carco

Hospital Supply Chain Benchmarking
written by Robert W. Yokl

Line of Sight Savings: Successfully Implementing an ERP for True Transformation
with guest Eric Swaim

Picking the Right Healthcare Supply Chain KPIs is Mission Critical
written by Robert W. Yokl

5S Space Optimization: The Final Frontier of Storage
with guest Monique Albornoz

How Important is Price in the Healthcare Value Analysis Equation?
written by Robert W. Yokl

Membership Has its Privileges: Arming Supply Chain for the Future
with guests Mike Schiller & Brian Bartel

3 Ways to Avoid Playing “Small Ball” With Your Hospital’s Supply Chain Expenses
written by Robert W. Yokl

Competent Performers: How to align measurements and goals to develop effective KPIs
with special guest Lana Makhanik

