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In today's healthcare landscape, supply chain management faces stress from limited medical supplies and evolving needs. This can lead to staff burnout and turnover, underscoring the need for improved supply chain resilience. Read about the four essential solutions to strengthen your supply chain: https://ow.ly/rUYS50Su7nE

We are thrilled to announce that nominations for the 2024 Owens & Minor Earl G. Reubel Awards are now officially open! This year, the awards will be presented at the Streamlining Healthcare Expo and Business Exchange, co-hosted by Health Industry Distributors Association (HIDA) and Healthcare Supplier Diversity Alliance. These prestigious awards recognize those making significant progress in advancing supplier diversity in the healthcare industry. Submit your nominations today: https://ow.ly/UrNL50Soms4 #StreamliningHealthcare24

Cardiac catheterization (cath) labs are high-stress environments where clinicians perform critical heart procedures and manage supply chain tasks. Manual inventory management often leads to overstocking and disorganization. To improve supply chain management, cath lab leaders are now adopting dedicated software solutions like Owens & Minor's QSight. This cloud-based system automates inventory management, offering benefits such as lower costs and greater efficiencies. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/efRS6C_y

Today, we honor Juneteenth, the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the end of slavery in the United States. Selena Culpepper, Chair of the Owens & Minor Black Heritage, Outreach, Mentorship, and Enrichment (O&M BhOMe) Teammate Resource Group, reflects on its significance. She emphasizes the importance of Juneteenth in promoting social justice, aligning with O&M BhOMe's mission to support our commitment to equity.

People are the backbone of the healthcare supply chain; without their dedication and expertise, the system wouldn’t exist. As Michael Darling, former VP of Supply Chain at St. Luke’s Health System, notes, the ultimate goal of this system that is so dependent on people is also, unsurprisingly, about helping people. Gain valuable insights from him as he shares his firsthand experiences navigating this intricate network: https://ow.ly/oiVP50SeyRl

By focusing on the stewardship of waterways, The Owens & Minor Foundation contributes to creating a healthier environment in the communities in which we operate. We are pleased to announce on World Environment Day that The Owens & Minor Foundation in 2024 will make contributions to The Chesapeake Bay Foundation, The James River Association, Save The Sound, Friends of Mississippi River, Los Angeles Waterkeepers, and Friends of Great Salt Lake in support of their work to educate, restore, and safeguard critical natural resources. Visit our ESG website to learn more about how Owens & Minor works to promote environmental stewardship, care for our customers and communities, operate responsibly, and empower our teammates: https://ow.ly/9uN050S8MGv

During Pride Month, we aim to celebrate and support the LGBTQIA+ community by promoting self-affirmation, equality, and visibility. At Owens & Minor, we are dedicated to fighting prejudice and discrimination and building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. The Owens & Minor Pride Respect Intersectionality Diversity Education (O&M PRIDE) Teammate Resource Group (TRG) is committed to promoting tolerance and acceptance throughout all levels of the organization while providing a safe space for professional and personal growth. Join us as we embrace this year's theme, "Reflect. Empower. Unite," and shine a spotlight on the voices of our O&M PRIDE TRG members!