Name
Supplier Strategies Track: The AI Advantage in a Volatile Supply Chain
Date & Time
Monday, April 20, 2026, 9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
Location Name
Osceola Ballroom E
Track
Supplier Strategies Track
Description

Volatility is no longer episodic—it’s structural. Tariffs, shortages, pricing shifts and geopolitical disruption are reshaping the healthcare supply chain in real time. For contracted suppliers, the winners in this environment won’t be those reacting fastest to yesterday’s data, but those partnering into intelligence that enables earlier signals, smarter planning and more predictable growth.

In this session, Premier leaders will unveil how our new strategic partnership with Palantir is redefining what it means to work with a GPO. Together, we are embedding real-time, AI-powered decision intelligence directly into supply chain workflows, moving beyond fragmented data, manual reconciliation and backward-looking reports toward a shared intelligence layer that benefits both providers and suppliers.

For suppliers, this shift unlocks earlier visibility into demand shifts and potential shortages; fewer last-minute exceptions and substitutions; cleaner data and reduced transaction friction; clearer insight into utilization and contract intent; and stronger alignment with provider sourcing strategies. Most importantly, it enables deeper contract penetration and smarter market intelligence, helping suppliers protect share, plan confidently and grow in uncertain conditions.

Learning Objectives:
1. Analyze how AI-powered decision intelligence is transforming healthcare supply chains and creating competitive advantages for aligned suppliers.
2. Identify specific benefits of real-time data integration for suppliers, including demand visibility, contract penetration, and market planning capabilities.
3. Evaluate how Premier's partnership with Palantir reduces transaction friction and enhances supplier-provider alignment through shared intelligence.
4. Apply strategic insights to position your organization for earlier engagement, smarter planning, and sustained growth amid market volatility.