Summary
Carson Friend from Cardinal Health™ OptiFreight® Logistics Discusses Healthcare Logistics Management
In this episode, Carson Friend, the National Vice President of Sales and Services at Cardinal Health™ OptiFreight® Logistics, shares his insights on cost pressures, labor shortages, and common healthcare logistics management myths.
Driving Continuous Savings in Shipping Spend
Friend emphasizes the importance of driving as many shipments through your program as possible and using technology enhancements to achieve cost savings. He also recommends engaging with suppliers directly and providing ongoing training and education for anyone who is shipping within the hospital.
Opti Freight Logistics: An Industry Leader in Healthcare Logistics
Opti Freight Logistics provides tailored solutions, committed logistics experts, and focuses on innovation and insights to help healthcare organizations maximize their program performance. They are an industry leader with 17 of the top 25 Gartner healthcare supply chain health systems using their services.
Data and Analytics Play a Major Role
Data and analytics play a major role in identifying opportunities for improvement. Friend highlights the importance of technology, but emphasizes that people are the icing on the cake. Working with a full-service logistics management provider can provide ongoing support and dedicated resources to ensure that all shipments coming into and going out of a healthcare organization are handled efficiently and cost-effectively.
About Cardinal Health™ OptiFreight® Logistics
Cardinal Health™ OptiFreight® Logistics provides logistics management services to help healthcare organizations streamline their supply chain and reduce costs. They offer tailored solutions, logistics expertise, and technology enhancements to drive continuous savings. With 17 of the top 25 Gartner healthcare supply chain health systems using their services, they are an industry leader in healthcare logistics management.
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This episode aired on 04/06/2023 and can be listened here.
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