Customized distribution service simplifies supply chain in Oklahoma

Getting what you need when you need it sounds like a simple ask. In the complex world of healthcare, it’s not always the case.

A new prime vendor relationship between Medline and OU Medicine is tackling this supply chain challenge to drive more efficiency.

“We worked together through multiple challenges, including the enterprise resource planning transition and COVID-19 pandemic that ultimately strengthened the collective relationship,” said Marc Phillips, senior vice president at Medline.

These efforts will help improve care at the system’s acute care hospitals, which includes Oklahoma City Adult and Pediatric Hospitals and OU Health Edmond Medical Center.

Read more about this collaboration.