Stepping Up to the Supply Chain Leadership Challenge
Over the last 27 years that I have been a healthcare consultant I have worked with over 498 hospitals, systems and IDNs to provide our software, training and consulting services. During this time I have seen the quality, integrity and professionalism of supply chain managers jump light years in proficiency.
That’s not all! From what I’m observing after talking to and working with supply chain professionals from all 50 states (and some worldwide) on a daily basis is that the future even holds more promise for these supply chain heroes. These managers are stepping up to supply chain leadership, meeting their challenges head on, mastering the skills they need to succeed and survive in the 21st century.
Just as important I see for the first time that senior management is recognizing supply chain manager’s leadership ability and even given them more responsibility than in past years. Just last week I talked to two supply chain managers that are not only responsible for their hospital’s materials and supplies, but are also accountable for biomed, property management, and building services. This certainly builds confidence and self-esteem in our profession’s future, leadership potential and confidence.
So as I see it, supply chain professionals at every healthcare organization in the U.S. are stepping up to the leadership challenge we all face today: Thinking strategically, acting professionally and leading our hospital, system or IDN senior management in the right direction to more and better systems, savings and productivity in their healthcare organization’s supply chain.
