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What’s a successful innovation you were able to implement that no one thought would ever work? Share an outcome or two if you’re able!

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Jody EastlandDirector of Strategic Sourcing and Procurement Operations21 days ago

As basic as it may sound, what's important to me in our operation is not just the end result but how we get there. One of the innovations I started utilizing more when I joined was the GHX tool. GHX built a set of metrics ...read more

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What steps/strategies are you taking to shore up supply inventories for your hospital in the face of ongoing shortages?

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Jody EastlandDirector of Strategic Sourcing and Procurement Operations21 days ago

That's an interesting and very important question. Our inventory management has become increasingly complex as our hospital system grows. We recently added a Women's and Children's Hospital and have two more under construction ...read more

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What advice do you have for a team who is just starting to put together a contract savings and rebate strategy?

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Jody EastlandDirector of Strategic Sourcing and Procurement Operations21 days ago

The first thing I would do is talk to your leadership about goals and what they value. Is it purely about dollars saved, the value of the contracts, or inventory savings? Understanding what is truly important to your leadership ...read more

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What's the best way to track OKRs?

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Jody EastlandDirector of Strategic Sourcing and Procurement Operationsa month ago

I’ll say a balanced scorecard

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What is the best advice you can give in exactly 4 words?

Jody EastlandDirector of Strategic Sourcing and Procurement Operations3 years ago

Work on your mindset!

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What’s a successful innovation you were able to implement that no one thought would ever work? Share an outcome or two if you’re able!

What steps/strategies are you taking to shore up supply inventories for your hospital in the face of ongoing shortages?

What advice do you have for a team who is just starting to put together a contract savings and rebate strategy?

What's the best way to track OKRs?

What is the best advice you can give in *exactly* 4 words?

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Content Jody is Following

What’s a successful innovation you were able to implement that no one thought would ever work? Share an outcome or two if you’re able!

What steps/strategies are you taking to shore up supply inventories for your hospital in the face of ongoing shortages?

What advice do you have for a team who is just starting to put together a contract savings and rebate strategy?

What's the best way to track OKRs?

What is the best advice you can give in *exactly* 4 words?

What is the best advice you can give in exactly 4 words?

What is the best advice you can give in exactly 4 words?