From Wrenches to Strategy: Why Technical Experts Need a Different Kind of Leadership Path
By Keith Bresciani, for SCM Professionals In healthcare supply chain, leadership promotions often follow a familiar script. A technician, coordinator, or lead becomes the “go-to” person. They know the systems, solve problems quickly, show up every day, and keep things moving. When a supervisor role opens, they’re the obvious choice, so we promote them. But […]
From Boardroom to Bedside: Why Good Ideas Fail Without Frontline Translation
By Keith Bresciani, for SCM Professionals Healthcare organizations are rich in strategy. Executives set ambitious reform goals. Leaders design workflows. Consultants deliver polished roadmaps filled with timelines, metrics, and best practices. On paper, the path forward is clear. Yet when…
The Trust Tax: How Operational Blind Spots Undermine Clinical Partnerships
By Keith Bresciani, for SCM Professionals In healthcare supply chain, we spend a lot of time measuring efficiency. We track fill rates, backorders, delivery times, and utilization. But one of the most expensive dynamics I’ve encountered doesn’t appear on any…
Bridging the Gap: Why Clinical Buy-In Is the Missing Link in Supply Chain Reform
By Keith Bresciani, For SCM Professionals Introduction I’ve seen this scenario play out time and time again. A supply chain team launches a well-intentioned reform, product standardization, inventory optimization, redesigned delivery schedules. On paper, the strategy is sound. The data…
Beyond the Pie Slice: Why Front-Line Curiosity Might Be the Leadership Crisis No One’s Talking About
I’ve spent most of my career in operations, starting in the military and continuing in healthcare working alongside the people who actually keep organizations moving. Forklift operators. Distribution techs. Unit clerks. Supervisors who walk ten miles a day without blinking.…