LOGISTICS & DISTRIBUTION

“ There were several key areas we want to address... from improved service and cost / value, to the creation of a safety net that would protect the Intermountain Healthcare family from realistic threats related to shortages, public health emergencies and other disasters.”

One development that proved central to this supply chain shift was the Kem C. Gardner Supply Chain Center, a facility built to streamline logistics.

“ The Kem C. Gardner Supply Chain Center is improving the delivery of quality healthcare to each and every one of our patients,” Richard said.“ Clinical staff now spend more time with patients and less on purchasingrelated administrative tasks.”

The 306,000-square-foot facility aggregates Intermountain’ s medical supplies and products in one location, significantly streamlining distribution processes to its 23 hospitals and 165 clinics throughout Utah and Idaho.

The cold chain challenge CEVA Logistics is among the logistics firms reimagining how temperature-sensitive medicines move through the supply chain.

Eric ten Kate, CEVA’ s Global Head of Healthcare, outlines some of the common challenges with this type of specialist transportation:“ Our pharmaceutical customers often encounter difficulties with water-based coolant solutions due to their limited longevity.

TITLE: AVP OF LOGISTICS & MATERIALS MANAGEMENT

COMPANY: INTERMOUNTAIN HEALTHCARE

INDUSTRY: HEALTHCARE

Richard leads supply chain innovation at Intermountain Healthcare, boosting efficiency and patient care through self-distribution and strategic supplier partnerships.

TITLE: GLOBAL HEAD OF HEALTHCARE

COMPANY: CEVA LOGISTICS INDUSTRY: LOGISTICS

Eric’ s international supply chain expertise in operational and commercial roles helps him drive strategic transformation and team development worldwide.

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