WHY, WHAT, and HOW of Strategic Planning (Three-Part Series)
Price: Member: FREE | Non-Member: $297.00
CEC Hours: 3
Description:
The role of the supply chain is more important in health care than ever before due to the rising economic challenges that are faced today. The C-Suite is looking to supply chain to address specific issues and lead the way. It is important to demonstrate how your department can contribute to the hospital’s bottom line with a well thought out and expertly implemented strategic plan.
This three-part on-demand series focuses on WHY strategic planning is important, WHAT a supply chain strategic plan should include, and HOW to implement a new supply chain strategic plan at your organization.
- Strategic Planning 101: Why is a Strategic Plan Important?
- Strategic Planning 201: How to Develop a Strategic Plan
- Strategic Planning 301: Implementing a Strategic Plan
Learning Objectives:
- Strategic Planning 101: Why is a Strategic Plan Important?
- Identify why a strategic plan is important.
- Recognize the role of supply chain managers.
- Discover what strategic plans should include.
- Examine strategic plan models such as vision-based and issue-based strategic planning.
- Strategic Planning 201: How to Develop a Strategic Plan
- Examine the components of a Supply Chain Strategic Plan.
- Differentiate between strategy and tactics.
- Discuss the steps to undertake in strategic planning.
- Identify the process of developing a Supply Chain Strategic Plan.
- Recognize the elements/characteristics that make an effective plan.
- Learn how to proceed with the development of each element.
- Strategic Planning 301: Implementing a Strategic Plan
- Review components of a Supply Chain Strategic Plan.
- Recognize the importance of presenting and selling the Supply Chain Strategic Plan.
- Examine several case studies.
- Prepare to implement a strategic plan.
Presenters:
- Beth Wieczorek — Regional Vice President, Medspeed
- Charlie Neikam — Vice President, Supply Chain Management, Inova Health System
- James Francis — Chair Supply Chain Management, Mayo Clinic
- Jamie Kowalski, FAHRMM — CEO, Jamie C. Kowalski Consulting
- John Gaida — Senior VP of Supply Chain Management, Texas Health Resources
- Thomas M. Lubotsky — Vice President Supply Chain, Allina Health
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