Back to Basics at GHX 2026

Conferences can feel like a lot, but this year's GHX in New Orleans had a clear message. In the latest episode of RPI Tech Connect, Principal Supply Chain Consultant Stephanie Marquez returns to share her three biggest takeaways from the summit; why the industry is getting back to process fundamentals; how cross-functional collaboration is finally getting the attention it deserves; and why small experiments often beat big plans. She also shares a few quotes from the event that remind us that while technology and systems play a key role in supporting healthcare supply chains, it's still a human-centered process. Beyond the sessions and panels, what stayed with Stephanie was simpler: healthcare supply chain professionals everywhere are wrestling with the same challenges. If you've ever wondered whether you're focused on the right things, this episode might be the validation you didn't know you needed. If you work in healthcare supply chain and want to know how your peers are building resiliency in their operations, check this one out. Sometimes the fundamentals are exactly what a project needs. Catch RPI at our next event 👉 https://www.rpic.com/events/ *Chapters:* 00:00 Welcome to RPI Tech Connect 2:37 GHX Summit Overview 4:25 Takeaway #1: Back to the Basics 8:37 Takeaway #2: Breaking Down Healthcare Supply Chain Silos 14:09 How A Cyberattack Fortified an Organization’s SCM Resilience 19:19 Takeaway #3: Why Small Wins Beat Big Plans 22:17 In SCM, AI Serves as a Bridging Tool 26:13 Final Thoughts & Takeaways