Podcast
SMI Conversations With… Podcast Series
SMI’s “Conversations with…” podcast series features SMI members interviewing C-Level executives from member organizations. Listen to the podcast on your computer or phone any time that works for you — at lunch, on a run, during your commute. All podcasts are approximately 20 minutes.
Episode 009: Conversations with… Dr. Redonda Miller, MD and Matt Gattuso
Dr. Redonda Miller and Matt Gattuso discuss the challenging aspect of leading The Johns Hopkins Hospital through the pandemic, clinical integration of supply chain, and what manufacturers, distributors and suppliers need to focus on to support hospitals moving out of the COVID-19 crisis.
Episode 008: Conversations with… Mary Beth Lang and Jane Pleasants
Mary Beth Lang was named to the Top 100 women in supply chain across all industries from Supply Chain Digital in 2021. During this podcast, Mary Beth talks leading her team through the pandemic, supply chain innovation, future strategies and why women play a vital role in healthcare.
Episode 007: Conversations with… Dr. Marc Harrison, MD and Lara Latham
As the leader of Intermountain Healthcare’s 25 hospitals, Dr. Marc Harrison shares his thoughts on innovation, leadership strategies, speed to action during the pandemic, partnerships, and population health with SMI Board Member Lara Latham.
Episode 006: Conversations with… Charlie Mills and John Wright
Charlie Mills shares his perspective on innovation and distribution, supply chain resiliency and what it means to be a great customer. Learn about where supply distribution is going in the future!
Conversations with… Steve Adams
This podcast features a conversation with Steve Adams from the Strategic National Stockpile. In this podcast, Steve outlines the challenges and plans to improve the stockpile as they continue to address national requirements of the COVID-19 pandemic. Gain some valuable insight on the strategic national stockpile by listening to Steve’s comments.
EPISODE 005: Conversations With… Ed Pesicka and Jim Szilagy
Ed Pesicka talks with Jim Szilagy on how distribution is changing due to COVID-19, leadership, telehealth, and the changing landscape of healthcare.
EPISODE 004: Conversations With… Terry Shaw and Karen Conway
Terry Shaw shares insights with Karen Conway on how they were able to support employees and their communities during COVID-19 as well as future initiatives across health systems in multiple states.
SMI PODCAST: Conversations with… Lindsey Piegza
The State of the US Economy & Economic Outlook Post COVID-19
During this 25-minute podcast, Lindsey Piegza presents on the state of the US economy including insights on pandemic spending, GDP growth, inflation, and financial rebounding post COVID-19. Listen to this on-demand podcast to gain a 10,000 ft. view of what’s happening in the financial sector.
EPISODE 003: Conversations With… Sandy Douglas and Marisa Farabaugh
During this podcast Sandy and Marisa discuss insights on manufacturing, customer loyalty and response, and diversity and inclusion from Sandy’s vast knowledge and experience.
EPISODE 002: Conversations With… Michael Dowling and Steve Gundersen
Michael Dowling shares heroic and heart wrenching stories from the front lines during the COVID-19 crisis at Northwell Health. Michael and Steve talk about the tremendous compassion and care delivered to thousands of patients at the height of the pandemic and how Northwell Health responded to the immense demands while dealing with supply shortages. Michael and Steve also discuss the importance of building trusted relationship between trading partners.