The Operations Podcast with Fexingo · 2026-08-04 · 8 min
In this milestone episode, Lucas and Luna dig into a case that flips the usual cost-cutting story on its head: how a large Midwestern hospital system cut supply-chain waste by 47 percent without touching clinical quality. They walk through the unsung hero of modern operations - the supply chain - and explain how a data-driven approach to inventory, standardization, and clinician engagement turned a $2.3 million annual saving into a cultural shift. Along the way, they highlight the surprising role of a former airline procurement manager, the power of 'clinician preference items,' and why the biggest wins often come from changing how people think about ordering a box of gloves. With practical takeaways for any operations professional, this episode shows that the most boring part of the hospital might be its most innovative. Plus, a peek behind the curtain at how listener support keeps this podcast ad-free.
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