September 9, 2025- As the healthcare landscape continues to evolve at a rapid pace, suppliers must do more than keep up – they must lead. With that in mind, McKesson Medical-Surgical recently launched its Accelerated Supply Chain Excellence initiative – known internally as ASCE or simply “Ace” – a sweeping strategy that blends cutting-edge automation, expanded infrastructure, and a renewed commitment to both customers and employees.
In the following interview, Repertoire Magazine sat down with Jeremy Maron, Operations, McKesson Medical-Surgical, to explore the “why” behind ASCE, how it’s redefining the distribution network, and what it means for the people who make it all happen. From enhancing regulatory excellence and expanding capacity to reimagining the employee experience, Maron shares how McKesson is setting the pace for what a modern healthcare supply chain should be.
Repertoire: What were some of the reasons behind McKesson Medical-Surgical’s Accelerated Supply Chain Excellence initiative?
Jeremy Maron: As we stepped back and looked at how our business is evolving, and how our customer base continues to grow and diversify, we recognized a real opportunity to make a strategic investment in our distribution network. That’s really what inspired us to launch what we call Accelerated Supply Chain Excellence or ASCE, which we pronounce ‘Ace.’ It’s a name that fits, because this initiative is all about staying ahead and continuing to lead the healthcare supply chain into the future.
ASCE is more than just a capital investment – it’s a strategic transformation of our distribution network, technology and services. We’re building new, state-of-the-art distribution centers, implementing advanced automation, and upgrading our systems to enhance efficiency, quality and throughput. But just as important, we’re investing in our people – creating safer, more appealing workplaces and investing in the services that matter most to our customers. It’s about making sure we’re not only ready for what’s next, but that we’re setting the pace.
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