Originally published by business podcast, Taking The Supply Chain Pulse, hosted by St. Onge’s Healthcare Hall of Famer, Fred Crans.
What happens when you blend decades of unmatched expertise with an unwavering commitment to revolutionizing healthcare supply chains? This episode, featuring Mark Van Sumeren, answers that question. A 2021 inductee into the Bellwether League’s National Healthcare Supply Chain Hall of Fame, Mark shares his transformative 45-year journey, starting as a management engineer at the Detroit Medical Center and traveling through impactful roles at EY, Capgemini, and Owens & Minor. His invaluable insights into launching and advancing healthcare supply chain practices, along with his current role as a strategic advisor and board observer at LogicSource, offer us a front-row seat to the intricacies of private equity-backed companies.
We don’t shy away from the tough topics either. Challenges in the healthcare supply chain, from financial discipline to organizational inertia, are dissected with honesty and a solutions-focused mindset. You’ll hear about the importance of adopting practices from other industries to drive efficiency and innovation in healthcare. The conversation also navigates the evolving roles of GPOs and distributors, emphasizing the need for balance and specialization. As a cherry on top, we even touch on the careers of Michigan quarterbacks Brian Greasy and Tom Brady, offering a unique twist to our discussion. With Mark’s wisdom steering us through, this episode is a must-listen for anyone dedicated to improving the healthcare supply chain landscape.
