An Exclusive Opportunity for SMI Members
SMI Special Event: Ryder & BJC Healthcare CSC Tour
June 24 & June 25, 2026
SMI will host a private, behind‑the‑scenes tour of the Ryder‑operated BJC Consolidated Service Center (CSC)—a state‑of‑the‑art, automated distribution operation purpose‑built to support BJC’s hospital network and awarded for its innovation, collaboration, and measurable impact.  At the SMI Fall 2025 Forum, we were proud to present BJC Health System and Ryder System, Inc. with the 2025 Tom Hughes Collaboration Award—recognizing a collaboration that is redefining what’s possible in healthcare supply chain performance, resiliency, and patient care. Come see this solution in action! June 24 & 25, SMI is pleased to invite a select group of healthcare supply chain and executive leaders to do exactly that!
  
What You Will Experience
Live, Automated Healthcare Distribution Center & Laundry Facility
- Walk the floor of a live, high‑performance healthcare distribution center
- See how automation, sequencing, and technology support consistent, reliable supply flow to hospitals
- Gain firsthand insight into how an industry and provider partner operate as one integrated team, rather than a traditional vendor relationship
Executive‑Level Learning from a Peer Health System
In addition to the tour, attendees will participate in a BJC‑facilitated working session focused on:
- Demand planning and inventory strategy
- Supplier forecasting and data‑driven decision making
SMI members BJC Health and Ryder were chosen for their collaboration to transform the healthcare supply chain through the creation of an industry-leading Consolidated Services Center (CSC). Together, BJC and Ryder designed and implemented a 416,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art distribution center that delivers 100% inventory control, 99% on-time delivery, and real-time supply chain visibility across the 14 hospitals, 3,300 beds, and 4,600 physicians in BJC’s East Region.
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
- Evening Event (participants can choose one of the following):
- 6:45 PM: St. Louis Cardinals Major League Baseball Game (The BJC Cardinal Box is reserved for SMI. Only available to the first 30 registrants).
- Dinner for those not attending the Baseball Game
Thursday, June 25, 2026
- Tour of the BJC Laundry Facility
- 3:00 PM Tour
- 3 Groups of 15
- 90 Minute Tour
- Dinner for those who can stay
Please register by May 15th
- Registration includes tour of both the BJC Laundry and Consolidated Service Center.
- The BJC Cardinal Box is reserved for SMI for the St. Louis Cardinals Major League Baseball Game on Wednesday, June 25th starting at 6:45 PM. Only available to the first 30 registrants.
- BJC has recommended 2 hotels (one closest to the airport and one in downtown St. Louis). Participants must make their own hotel reservations, details below.
