The COVID-19 pandemic tested every aspect of the healthcare supply chain, but it also sparked an unprecedented wave of innovation and problem-solving to meet the changing needs of the IDN. When faced with supply shortages, shifting protocols, and rapid demand surges, IDNs across the nation reimagined sourcing strategies, implemented new technology, and found creative workarounds in real time. The achievements of this period were powerful demonstrations of innovation under pressure, but while some organizations continue to utilize these innovations, others have reverted to old processes and operations. 

Join industry experts as they share key innovations of the pandemic period and highlight the lasting lessons they offer your organization today.   

Learning Objectives:
1. Analyze innovative strategies from the COVID-19 pandemic that are immediately applicable in your organization today.
2. Plan how to apply lessons learned during the pandemic to current supply chain vulnerabilities and future obstacles.
3. Differentiate between short-term solutions utilized during the pandemic and long-term resiliency strategies.
4. Identify a strategic framework for achieving crisis-level innovation in a way that is sustainable and scalable in your organization.