The events surrounding the global pandemic brought a new level of visibility and stress to the supply chain and those working on its front lines. The pressure and demands have been at an all-time high, especially in healthcare, where availability of necessary products and services can literally manifest in life and death situations. This discussion will illustrate some of the more difficult challenges facing supply chain leaders and professionals and summarize ways to protect and optimize an organization’s most precious resources – its people.

Learning Objectives:

1. Investigate staffing and resource limitations and their impact on employee morale and productivity.
2. Optimize strategies to mitigate staffing shortages and positively influence workplace dynamics.
3. Analyze solutions and suggestions to develop strategic, sustainable plans to optimize your workforce.