Supply Chain Leadership Series: Intelligent Supply Chains: Leveraging AI for Strategic Advantage

June 17, 2026
This activity discussion will be centered on an internally developed AI-enabled tool designed to streamline communication between nursing and supply chain teams, improve product visibility, and reduce inefficiencies in inventory management and call-down processes. The session will highlight key elements including rapid development (two-month build), cross-functional collaboration, integration of multiple data sources, and early pilot outcomes such as improved response times and user satisfaction.

Target Audience

  • Other Healthcare Professionals

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be able to:  
  • Define key concepts of AI in healthcare supply chain operations and identify common challenges related to communication, inventory visibility, and workflow inefficiencies.
  • Compare traditional supply chain processes with AI-enabled approaches and analyze their impact on operational efficiency, staff experience, and decision-making.
  • Apply practical strategies to design and implement AI-driven solutions, while assessing considerations for data governance, change management, and scalability.
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 General CE - Attendance
Course opens: 
06/17/2026
Course expires: 
08/13/2026
Event starts: 
06/17/2026 - 10:30am CDT
Event ends: 
06/17/2026 - 11:30am CDT
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FACULTY

Andrew Rehban
Sr Intelligence Director
Vizient, Inc.

Nausheen Ahmed
Executive Director, Supply Chain Operational Excellence
Cedars-Sinai Health System
 

PLANNERS

Andrea Schiemo, CMRP 
Sr Member Networks Director 
Vizient, Inc. 

Alex Podany, MBA 
Sr Director, Distribution and Logistics Management 
Vizient, Inc. 

LaTammy Marks, MBA, BSN, RN 
Senior PI Program Director 
Performance Improvement Programs 
Vizient, Inc. 

Cindy Peling 
Networks Manager 
Vizient, Inc. 

Samantha Gordon, MS  
CE Programs Manager               
Vizient, Inc. 

Marilu Kelly, MSN, RN, NPD-BC, CHCP 
Director, Continuing Education        
Vizient, Inc. 

 

Statement of Content Validity

Vizient, Inc. educational activities are intended to assist healthcare teams advance their professional responsibilities in accordance with the definition of continuing education. It is the policy of Vizient, Inc. to review and ensure that all content and recommendations for patient care within accredited CE is evidenced-based, based on current science and clinical reasoning while ensuring the content is fair and balanced. All recommendations must conform to the generally accepted standards of experimental design, data collection, analysis, and interpretation. Vizient, Inc. does not permit accredited continuing education if it advocates for unscientific approaches to diagnosis or therapy, or if the education promotes recommendations, treatment, or manners of practicing healthcare that are determined to have risks or dangers that outweigh the benefits or are known to be ineffective in the treatment of patients.
 
Disclaimer
The education provided through this activity is for continuing education purposes only. The views and opinions expressed in this activity are those of the faculty/presenters and do not necessarily reflect the views of Vizient, Inc.

 

Designation Statement

Other: Vizient, Inc. will award all other healthcare professionals who successfully complete the activity a Certificate of Participation. Various state license boards and credentialing bodies accept certificates of participation from accredited CE activities to meet CE requirements for license renewals and re-certification. It is the responsibility of the participant to contact their state licensing board and/or certifying body for verification on credit eligibility reciprocity.

 

Available Credit

  • 1.00 General CE - Attendance
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