WHY, WHAT, and HOW of Strategic Planning (Three-Part Series)

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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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