Kids Aren’t Small Adults, And Your Inventory Should Know It

18/12/2025 30 min
Kids Aren’t Small Adults, And Your Inventory Should Know It

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We explore how pediatric care reshapes supply chain strategy and why curiosity, clear KPIs, and real relationships drive better outcomes. We also dig into rural pressures, shifting reimbursements, and building a talent pipeline that pairs education with experience.• Defining high mix, low volume for children’s hospitals• Preparing for pediatric surges and limited vendor coverage• Reviewing reimbursement more often to protect margins• Choosing a small set of KPIs that guide action• Building relationships that beat transactional networking• Rural access risks and current-state assessments• Growing homegrown talent and planning succession• Balancing education with hands-on experience• Mentorship, feedback, and the next generation’s pathSubscribe and connect with us online. If you have a topic you would like to discuss or want to be a guest on the show you can reach out to Fred directly at [email protected] us a text

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