Welcome to BlueBin's Operations Focus newsletter! We're excited to bring you insights on the intersection of supply chain operations, patient care, and staff safety. This newsletter will provide valuable analysis and strategies to help you navigate the challenges of maintaining Lean Six Sigma 2.0-level operations in your healthcare supply chains. Stay tuned for expert insights and actionable tips to strengthen your decision-making for a high-speed, accurate, and digitized operational future!
Employee Spotlight
Get to know our team!
Learn more about the folks here at BlueBin who keep supplies and operations flowing.
ROBB SWAN
Why I'm Passionate About Healthcare Supply Chain
Being part of BlueBin’s impact on hospitals for over a decade has been incredibly rewarding. What drives me is watching supply chain leaders transform their organizations and improve clinician workflows—and, ultimately, patient care. Seeing hesitant teams become full BlueBin believers and go on to lead change at other facilities is especially fulfilling.
Outside of Work
I love spending time with my wife and four kids, especially on vacation. When I get the chance, I golf, ski, or fish.
Industry News
Learn what's happening in the healthcare operations.
Deloitte:Health system leaders are prioritizing improving operational efficiencies and productivity gains According to a 2025 survey by the Deloitte U.S. Center for Health Solutions, global health system leaders aim to improve efficiencies, productivity, and patient engagement, with over 70% of C-suite executives prioritizing operational improvements. Accelerated digital transformation, including artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and the implementation of core technologies like electronic health records (EHRs), is expected to play a crucial role in these efforts. Additionally, healthcare organizations are focusing on reducing administrative burdens to alleviate clinician burnout, enhancing workforce retention, and adapting to changing consumer expectations through alternative care sites and digital tools.
zipline:5 Surefire Ways to Ensure Employee Productivity in Healthcare To maximize employee productivity in healthcare, five strategies are suggested: improving workplace communication to avoid costly miscommunications and bolster teamwork; prioritizing employee well-being to enhance morale and reduce burnout; cultivating a positive workplace culture that encourages employee satisfaction and productivity; evaluating performance through key metrics to encourage improvement and focus on patient-centric service; and leveraging the right technology to automate repetitive tasks and enhance efficiency. These actions can help healthcare organizations maintain high service quality and patient satisfaction, which is crucial during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
hea!thcare innovation: Administrative Burden on Healthcare Workers Leads to Burnout In a recent press conference, Google Cloud shared survey results about administrative burdens on U.S. healthcare workers, revealing that clinicians spend nearly 28 hours weekly on administrative tasks. Panelists discussed how generative artificial intelligence (AI) could alleviate this burden, enhancing patient care quality and reducing burnout.
BlueBin Client Success Story
Learn more about BlueBin client partner successes.
Discover how a leading West Coast children's hospital transformed its supply chain with BlueBin, achieving over 70% cost reduction and inventory availability up to 100%. The efficient BlueBin system streamlined staff training to under 10 minutes and earned praise for organized supply rooms. Future expansions promise further enhancements in efficiency, patient care, and safety.
Request a Complimentary Supply Chain Resilience Assessment
For a limited time, BlueBin is offering a complimentary supply chain resilience assessment for healthcare organizations, including acute and non-acute facilities, to evaluate their resilience framework against industry-leading practices.
Note: BlueBin’s mission is to transform healthcare by enhancing the supply chain process, ensuring that patient care staff have the right supplies at the right time and maximizing efficiency. In line with this mission, BlueBin advocates for and supports the AHRMM Keys for Supply Chain Excellence. By focusing on improving inventory management, optimizing supply chain processes, and minimizing waste, we aim to reduce costs, accelerate operational efficiency, and enhance clinical outcomes throughout the continuum of care. The AHRMM Keys for Supply Chain Excellence serve as key performance indicators (KPIs), establishing essential standards for supply chain management in the healthcare field. Learn more about the AHRMM Keys.
Blog summary: BlueBin is revolutionizing healthcare inventory management by transforming supply chains with proactive demand planning and real-time visibility. Their system has reduced supply expenses by at least $140 million each year across over 300 locations, providing significant cost savings and freeing up 5,600 clinician hours daily through automation. By shifting from reactive to proactive inventory strategies, enhancing clinical outcomes through precise supply availability, and optimizing financial performance with reduced holding costs, BlueBin Kanban improves patient care and staff satisfaction. The system also supports environmental sustainability by minimizing waste and promoting efficient resource use.
How to calculate enhanced operational efficiency: Enhanced Operational Efficiency (%) = [(Downtime Before - Downtime After) / Downtime Before] × 100
Did you know? BlueBin transforms hospital inventory management by replacing outdated systems with proactive, data-driven demand planning—delivering measurable clinical, financial, and operational benefits. The system boosts staff efficiency by 30-60% through workflow optimization and waste reduction, while real-time tracking and automated replenishment minimize expired products and stockouts to enhance patient care. With $140M+ in savings per year, 5,600+ daily clinician hours reclaimed, and streamlined operations that reduce administrative burdens, BlueBin creates an agile, cost-effective supply chain that serves as a strategic asset for patient-centered care.
Operations Tip
System Outage?
In the event of a system outage (e.g., ERP, MMIS downtime), all critical reorder data for maintaining supply chain continuity is stored directly on the BlueBin kanban bins. This ensures uninterrupted access to essential supply information during emergencies.
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