JLL
JLL ’ s presence in the healthcare sector may still be relatively new , but Steve Sawyer , Vice President for JLL ’ s Healthcare Supply Chain Management and Procurement services group , has been working hard behind the scenes to leverage 19 years of healthcare expertise in building a supply chain platform unrivalled in the industry . Sawyer joined JLL in 2015 , and over the past two years has transformed the way JLL services healthcare clients .
“ The healthcare industry over the last five years has significantly changed ,” he says . “ Healthcare in the US has recognized they need help in nonmedical service areas . The industry is starving for one or a few integrated facilities solutions whereby a single company provides real estate and transaction management ; the ability to manage facility and energy operations ; construction ; medical move transition management and capital planning ; regulatory compliance ; sustainability ; supply chain management ; and procurement platform services . JLL brings these integrated solutions into healthcare . In addition , the industry seeks new business contracting practices and supply chain innovations , which transform the old-to-new supplier base in hard , soft and purchased service areas .”
According to Sawyer , the big difference in his department today compared to prior years is that his team is improving supply chain talent , expertise , and confidence . Hiring the right people who understand
38 June 2017