Dr. Randy Bradley on Building a Future-Ready Healthcare Supply Chain

Taking The Supply Chain Pulse

May 16 2024 • 35 mins

Join Dr. Randy Bradley, a distinguished University of Tennessee professor and an authority in supply chain and healthcare IT and I as we discuss current healthcare supply chain issues and challenges. Our conversation reveals the connection between local operations and the global supply chain, emphasizing the resilience necessary in the face of inflation, geopolitical strife, and crises like pandemics. Dr. Bradley sheds light on the critical shortage of skilled professionals in the industry and why domain knowledge is paramount, guiding us toward a more agile and fortified healthcare supply chain.

Our episode culminates with a critical look at AI's role in the workforce and education. We explore the parallels between the music industry's evolution and the debates surrounding AI-generated content, pondering the responsibilities corporations have in retraining workers. Furthermore, we discuss how students should harness AI tools like ChatGPT without compromising their judgment, especially in sensitive sectors like healthcare. We're navigating uncharted territory where the fusion of human ingenuity and artificial intelligence sets the course—join us for this compelling voyage into the future of healthcare and technology.

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