IDN Summit Children's Hospitals

The Fall IDN Summit highlights pediatrics' unique role in supply chain by showcasing these leading exhibitors

committed to hosting booths at the Reverse Expo.

- Achieved LEED certification for the Kay Jewelers Pavilion by integrating sustainable design and energy-efficient systems.


- Implemented a steam condensate recycling loop with Akron Energy Systems to reduce energy waste and improve heating efficiency.
 

- Earned Digital Health Most Wired Level 9 recognition for advancing health IT infrastructure and electronic health record adoption.
 

- Adopted AI-powered Abridge technology to automate clinical visit documentation, reducing clinician burnout and improving accuracy.
 

- Launched Career Launch program to remove financial barriers and develop workforce talent with multi-year retention commitments.
 

- Launched a Lean Academy resulting in multiple Supply Chain Lean projects to date including Value Analysis, Product Requisition, Expired Products, Vendor Returns, Storeroom Mapping, Route Optimization, Contract Review, and Vendor Adds.

- Secured over $200 million in NIH funding in 2023 to advance pediatric research and innovative treatments.
 

- Expanded supply chain collaboration with regional partners to improve pediatric medical device availability.
 

- Implemented a new inventory management system reducing stockouts of critical pediatric supplies by 15%.
 

- Launched a sustainability initiative targeting waste reduction in surgical supplies across multiple departments.


- Adopted AI-driven predictive analytics to optimize procurement and reduce excess inventory costs.
 

- Partnered with suppliers to accelerate delivery times for life-saving pediatric equipment.

- Expanded its group purchasing participation in 2023 by joining a regional GPO, resulting in improved contract terms and 12% supply cost savings.
 

- Deployed RFID-tagged inventory systems in surgical and neonatal units in early 2024, reducing stock discrepancies and expired supplies.
 

- Launched a clinical value analysis team to review high-cost consumables, standardize product selection, and achieve annual cost avoidance.
 

- Implemented a sustainability drive that transitioned to eco-friendly surgical drapes and reduced disposable waste from ORs.
 

- Established vendor diversity outreach initiatives aimed at increasing purchases from local M/WBE firms to support community economic inclusion.

- Opened a new outpatient care center designed for streamlined supply workflows and enhanced patient experience.
 

- Implemented an enterprise-wide electronic health record system improving supply requisition accuracy and turnaround.
 

- Adopted automated inventory management tools reducing excess stock and preventing critical shortages by 18%.
 

- Partnered with local manufacturers to source specialty pediatric supplies, reducing lead times significantly.
 

- Invested in staff training on new supply chain technologies, boosting operational efficiency in clinical areas.
 

- Strengthened emergency preparedness plans, ensuring uninterrupted supply chain operations during crisis situations.

- Opened a $365 million expansion at the Liberty Campus, enhancing surgical and imaging capabilities.
 

- Implemented an AI-driven predictive analytics system to optimize inventory management and reduce waste.
 

- Standardized surgical instrument trays across specialties, improving sterilization efficiency and reducing costs.
 

- Partnered with local suppliers to shorten lead times and ensure timely delivery of critical pediatric supplies.
 

- Established a sustainability program focusing on reducing single-use plastics and promoting reusable medical devices.
 

- Enhanced staff training programs to improve supply chain awareness and reduce inventory discrepancies.

- Contracted with a prime vendor partner to streamline procurement and distribution for medical and surgical supplies across hospital and satellite locations.
 

- Shifted approach from reactive ordering to proactive, value-based sourcing that emphasizes product performance and clinical compatibility.
 

- Leveraged analytics dashboards to monitor inventory trends, track utilization, enforce contract compliance, and identify cost-saving opportunities.
 

- Standardized surgical instrument trays, respiratory disposables, and daily-use items to reduce variation and simplify staff ordering.
 

- Implemented periodic utilization reviews and recycling initiatives to minimize waste and enhance both supply efficiency and environmental responsibility.

- Expanded its supply chain analytics capabilities in 2023 with a new dashboard to monitor high-cost clinical supplies and usage patterns.
 

- Implemented a comprehensive standardization initiative reducing SKU counts by 15%, improving inventory management.
 

- Launched a vendor performance scorecard system in 2024 to enhance supplier accountability and service levels.
 

- Developed a sustainability program focused on reducing single-use plastics and promoting environmentally responsible sourcing.
 

- Collaborated with clinical teams to improve product selection and support value-based purchasing decisions.

- Expanded its clinical supply standardization program in 2024, reducing SKU complexity by 18%, improving inventory management efficiency and lowering carrying costs.
 

- Launched a predictive analytics dashboard that monitors supply usage and forecasts demand across multiple departments, supporting proactive inventory planning.
 

- Developed a sustainability initiative focused on reducing environmental impact through waste diversion, recycling programs, and promoting eco-friendly sourcing options.
 

- Implemented a vendor performance tracking system to monitor service levels, improve accountability, and enhance supplier relationships.
 

- Conducted comprehensive staff training workshops to promote supply chain best practices, encourage clinical collaboration, and improve purchasing decisions.

- Launched a pediatric supply chain optimization initiative in 2024, focused on improving product standardization and reducing variation across clinical departments.
 

- Implemented RFID-based inventory tracking in surgical services, improving accuracy and decreasing loss in high-value categories.
 

- Formed a dedicated pediatric value analysis team to evaluate specialty items for standardization and cost containment.
 

- Enhanced sustainability efforts by transitioning to eco-friendly packaging for medical supplies and consolidating deliveries.
 

- Developed a centralized procurement dashboard to provide real-time visibility into contract performance, compliance, and spend by department.