Miguel F. Machado

Assistant Director, Supply Chain Management Texas Children's Hospital

Miguel F. Machado has over 20 years of experience in Supply Chain Management mostly in Healthcare Supply Chain. Currently he is the Assistant Director for Supply Chain Management at Texas Children’s Hospital. Previously, he was the Director of Supply Chain Management and Hospital Operations for Harris Health System and the Director of Supply Chain Management for Baylor College of Medicine. He got his start in Healthcare Supply Chain at U.T.M.D. Anderson Cancer Center. He is a strategic visionary that has been responsible for the complete Procure-to-Pay function including, strategic sourcing, contracts, materials management, purchasing and inventory management. Overall, he brings close to 15 years of experience in leadership, change management and teamwork. Miguel is an active member of the Houston affiliate of the Institute of Supply Management (ISM) and member of the ISM Executive Advisory Board. He is also an active member of The Greater Houston Partnership (GHP), a non-profit organization that works to promote Houston's growth and success. He is a graduate of the University of Houston with a BBA degree in Management Information Systems and an MBA from the University of Phoenix.

Day 2: SUPPLY CHAIN TO SUPPLY CHAIN COLLABORATION & ALIGNMENT

10:20 AM PANEL – Building Trust Through Transparency: Managing Expectations in the Healthcare Supply Chain

In an era of increasing scrutiny and heightened patient expectations, building trust through transparency is essential for healthcare organizations. This panel will explore the critical role of effective communication and expectation management in fostering strong relationships with providers, suppliers, distributors and other supply chain partners. Industry experts from across the supply chain will discuss strategies for enhancing partnerships. transparency, building trust, and mitigating risks through open and honest dialogue.

Implementing clear and consistent communication strategies to build trust and manage expectations
Fostering open collaboration and data sharing with providers to build trust and mitigate risks
Exploring the use of technology to enhance transparency and communication, such as digital platforms and data analytics

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