Rhett Suhre

Strong provider-manufacturer relationships are essential for a resilient and responsive healthcare supply chain—but too often, partnerships are transactional, strained by misaligned expectations, lack of transparency, and reactive communication. This deep-dive panel combines expert discussion and interactive engagement, bringing together leaders from both sides of the table to dig into what it really takes to build long-term, trust-based partnerships that deliver the best patient outcomes and value for the business. This session is designed for supply chain, commercial, and service leaders ready to move beyond transactional models and start building partnerships that withstand disruption and create lasting impact.

• Identify what builds and erodes trust in provider–manufacturer partnerships
• Strengthen communication channels and ensure engagement with the right stakeholders
• Align on shared goals, performance metrics, and accountability to drive mutual value