The Smarter Sourcing podcast is dedicated to helping sourcing, procurement, and finance leaders elevate their influence and get their seat at the table. Each episode features conversations with innovative leaders, sharing best practices, lessons learned, and actionable insights you can apply immediately. Whether you’re focused on procurement strategies, supply chain optimization, or aligning financial goals with operational excellence, this podcast will leave you with actionable insights that you can immediately put to work.
All content for Smarter Sourcing is the property of Smarter Sourcing and is served directly from their servers
with no modification, redirects, or rehosting. The podcast is not affiliated with or endorsed by Podjoint in any way.
The Smarter Sourcing podcast is dedicated to helping sourcing, procurement, and finance leaders elevate their influence and get their seat at the table. Each episode features conversations with innovative leaders, sharing best practices, lessons learned, and actionable insights you can apply immediately. Whether you’re focused on procurement strategies, supply chain optimization, or aligning financial goals with operational excellence, this podcast will leave you with actionable insights that you can immediately put to work.
EP 15 — AdventHealth’s Marisa Farabaugh on Building Resilience in Healthcare Supply Chains
Smarter Sourcing
31 minutes 55 seconds
1 year ago
EP 15 — AdventHealth’s Marisa Farabaugh on Building Resilience in Healthcare Supply Chains
In this episode of Smarter Sourcing, John speaks with Marisa Farabaugh, SVP & Chief Supply Chain Officer at AdventHealth, who brings her insights on the transformative role of supply chain management in healthcare, particularly during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. She discusses how her team adapted operations to ensure the availability of critical supplies and the importance of collaboration across departments.
Additionally, Marisa highlights AdventHealth’s commitment to sustainability, detailing their initiatives to reduce carbon footprints and promote environmentally friendly practices. She also touches on how effective leadership and innovation can drive success in the healthcare supply chain landscape.
Topics discussed:
- Strategies for hiring leaders who fit the company culture and possess the potential to drive growth and innovation in the supply chain.
- The importance of resilience in supply chain operations, especially during crises like the COVID-19 pandemic, and the lessons learned from those experiences.
- Adapting supply chain strategies to ensure the availability of critical supplies during the pandemic and other emergencies.
- The role of technology in enhancing visibility and efficiency within the healthcare supply chain, including the development of inventory control systems.
- Sustainability initiatives and the commitment to reducing carbon footprints and promoting environmentally friendly practices.
- The significance of collaboration across departments in healthcare supply chain management and how it contributes to overall organizational success.
- Challenges faced in healthcare supply chains compared to other industries, particularly regarding upstream visibility and communication with suppliers.
- The evolving landscape of healthcare supply chains post-COVID and the focus on building more resilient and adaptable systems for the future.
Smarter Sourcing
The Smarter Sourcing podcast is dedicated to helping sourcing, procurement, and finance leaders elevate their influence and get their seat at the table. Each episode features conversations with innovative leaders, sharing best practices, lessons learned, and actionable insights you can apply immediately. Whether you’re focused on procurement strategies, supply chain optimization, or aligning financial goals with operational excellence, this podcast will leave you with actionable insights that you can immediately put to work.
