How MD Anderson’s supply chain mobilized to protect employees and one of the largest and densest concentrations of cancer patients in the world during the pandemic. By Graham Garrison Editor’s note: This article originally ran in The Journal of Healthcare Contracting, a sister publication of Repertoire Magazine. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center (MD … [Read more...]
GOJO’s Supply Resiliency Keeps up with Healthcare Demands
As a category leader in hand hygiene, sustainability, and manufacturing, GOJO is committed to being a resilient, trusted supplier. The family enterprise has recently activated a new manufacturing and supply chain strategy that will meet customers’ needs even during periods of high demand. By adding more than 3 million square feet of supply chain capacity, GOJO is ready to … [Read more...]
Why Medical Suppliers Need More Consistency in Content Marketing
How often do medical suppliers need content? It’s more than you think. Over 97% of marketers agree that content marketing is essential to their marketing strategy in 2022. However, not everyone creates content equally. What you post, where you publish it, and how often you make content varies considerably between industries. Despite the differences, consistency in content … [Read more...]
A Team Effort
Mary Ann Tindall never loses sight of the patients and customers she and her team serve. In Mary Ann Tindall’s 30+ years in supply chain management, purchasing, distribution operations and project management – including successfully navigating her fully-staffed Detroit, Michigan, Cardinal Health distribution center through the COVID pandemic – she has learned that employee … [Read more...]
Excellence Through Partnership
IMCO 2022 Annual Conference and Trade Show Courtesy of IMCO IMCO recently hosted it 2022 Annual Conference and Trade Show in Orlando, Florida. “Excellence Through Partnership” was the show theme, which demonstrates the culture and beliefs we all have about how we work together. Our members and vendors achieve excellence in the level of service they provide their customers … [Read more...]
Quidel provides easier, faster test results with new molecular platform
By Pete Mercer Finding the right testing option is always a challenge for physician offices. It’s important to find a platform that provides timely test results without sacrificing accuracy, while also being user-friendly for anyone that might need to access the platform. In a recent podcast, Tammi Ranalli, the senior vice president of molecular diagnostics for Quidel … [Read more...]
How Many Players on the Field?
by Jim Poggi What was once a product category managed by an account manager, sales manager and lab suppliers now has an increasing number of specialists. Have you ever wondered why the number of players on sports teams varies so much? Basketball has five, hockey six, baseball nine and soccer and football teams each have 11. My personal conclusion is that the reasons … [Read more...]
Publisher’s Letter
Take a Deep Breath 2017 was the last time we had an off-the-charts flu season. Think about all that has taken place since then, not only a global pandemic, but in many cases our way of life. We are all more conscious when in public with social distancing, washing our hands, and in some cases still wearing masks. Yet even with all the extra precautions, it appears we may … [Read more...]