As organizations refresh and adopt more technology across their operations, the challenge lies in ensuring those systems work together seamlessly. Hear from industry experts surrounding the pursuit of true interoperability by connecting clinical (electronic health records) and operational platforms (enterprise resource planning systems) and the savings that can come from successfully integrating these technologies. Learn how leading IDNs are shifting their view of technology, from an innovative idea to a strategic addition.

Join supply chain leaders as they share their experiences navigating technology implementation, prioritizing interoperability over functionality, and building roadmaps that deliver measurable ROI while supporting both clinical and operational goals.

Learning Objectives:
1. Identify key interoperability gaps between clinical and operational systems that limit efficiency and financial performance.
2. Evaluate technology investments using a framework that prioritizes integration capabilities alongside functionality and innovation.
3. Compare successful technology roadmap strategies from leading IDNs to determine best practices for sequencing and implementation.
4. Develop a strategic approach to technology adoption that aligns supply chain, clinical, and financial objectives while prioritizing system integration.

It’s not just about who AP reports to! The connection between supply chain and finance has never been more critical to organizational success. In this session, join industry executives and examine how aligning Procure-to-Pay processes with accounts payable can streamline workflows, strengthen financial controls, and drive cost savings across the enterprise. Discover how cross-functional teamwork between supply chain and finance leaders is improving transparency, efficiency, and overall performance in today’s evolving healthcare landscape.

Hear from organizations that have successfully bridged the gap between procurement and finance to unlock P2P potential, eliminate bottlenecks, and create shared accountability for financial outcomes.

Learning Objectives:
1. Analyze the critical connection points between Procure-to-Pay processes and accounts payable that drive organizational efficiency and financial performance.
2. Apply alignment strategies that strengthen collaboration between supply chain and finance teams to improve workflow and transparency.
3. Distinguish common P2P obstacles from those that require structural or process redesign based on real-world organizational examples.
4. Formulate action plans to optimize your P2P process through enhanced cross-functional partnership and shared accountability mechanisms.

Freight and logistics partnerships play a pivotal role in shaping an efficient, cost-effective supply chain. Hear from organizations that have prioritized these strategies to maximize value with internal resources and external logistics partners. Leveraging data, collaboration, and performance metrics discipline is enhancing delivery reliability, reducing costs, and strengthening resilience. Turn these insights into proven strategies for turning freight management into a true strategic advantage for your IDN.

Join industry leaders as they walk through their approaches to vendor management, contract optimization, and performance tracking that have transformed freight from a cost center into a competitive differentiator.

Learning Objectives:
1. Identify key performance metrics and data points that enable effective freight and logistics management and cost control.
2. Evaluate partnership strategies with external logistics providers to determine which models deliver the greatest value and reliability.
3. Apply collaboration frameworks that align internal resources with external partners to improve delivery performance and supply chain resilience.
4. Design a freight management strategy that leverages data-driven insights and performance discipline to create competitive advantages for your organization.