Mr. Popoff applies data-driven methodologies to reduce waste, minimize variation and optimize end-to-end supply chain processes across Adventist Health. He redesigned and operationalized a new supply chain operating model that reduced labor costs by 10% while strengthening alignment and accountability across hospitals and regional leadership. Mr. Popoff established a formal monthly business review cadence with hospital executives, driving transparency into key supply chain drivers and enabling data-driven performance improvement. He scaled standardized two-bin kanban inventory management across 27 hospitals, improving product availability and reducing stockouts, and advanced digital transformation by integrating radio frequency identification and mobile technologies to enhance real-time inventory visibility within that framework and in surgery department perpetual inventory management. Mr. Popoff has also standardized supply chain processes and performance metrics across the network, enabling consistent execution and benchmarking.
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Becker's Recognition
Ivan Popoffhas been named a Becker's honoree on the lists below.
2026 Winner

Hospital & Health Systems
69 Hospital and Health System Supply Chain Leaders to Know
Supply chain leaders deftly manage the behind-the-scenes work that keeps their health systems functioning smoothly. These leaders leverage years of healthcare supply chain experience to create cost savings, build strategic partnerships and manage inventory.
