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Bellwether Class of 2017She emphasizes that a persistent and relentless pursuit of process improvement helped to reinvigorate the government’s military supply chain operations using private-sector modeling.
Sara “Sally” BirdLearn More
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Bellwether Class of 2017He expresses that effective and efficient healthcare takes a community and that Supply Chain remains an important part of that community.
James R. FrancisLearn More
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Bellwether Class of 2017He insists that achieving Supply Chain success is only as reliable and valid as the quality and quantity of support behind you and your efforts.
Jamie C. KowalskiLearn More
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Bellwether Class of 2017, represented by son Larry LakeHe says his father, who selflessly served in the mission field, would prefer to thank everyone else for what he learned from them than be recognized for how he mentored others and improved operations.
Hiram M. Lake (1925-2016)Learn More
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Bellwether Class of 2017He encourages the industry to focus on total costs based on utilization data rather than pricing, and to recruit young people to enter the profession through mentoring.
James W. OliverLearn More
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Bellwether Class of 2017She stresses that the secret of success for healthcare organizations resides in the need for clinical, financial and operational integration and interoperability.
Kristine S. RussellLearn More
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Bellwether Class of 2017, represented by
Anand Joshi, M.D., from New York-PresbyterianHe remarks that Thorne should be remembered for his revolutionary concepts in cooperative buying that served as the forerunner to and foreshadowing of contemporary group purchasing.
William V.S. ThorneLearn More
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Bellwether Class of 2017He urges steadfast support for education as the foundation for Supply Chain development and progress, a strategy and tactic that should never be ignored or short-changed.
Craig SmithLearn More
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Bellwether Class of 2017, represented by Ted Almon, Bellwether Class of 2010He reflects on Sisak’s aim and drive to make progress happen and to make success work, overcoming any challenges and complications faced by Supply Chain professionals.
Dudley SisakLearn More
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Bellwether Class of 2017He characterizes precipitating events as catalysts for change, but advocates using change to mold and shape events, products and services that benefit the industry.
Dwight WinsteadLearn More
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Bellwether Class of 2016, represented by
Lynn Dragisic, The Joint CommissionShe encourages everyone to make an impact wherever they served and make sure supply chain management is considered a foundation of patient safety and healthcare quality.
Edwin Crosby, M.D., (1908-1972)Learn More
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Bellwether Class of 2015He credits his globe-trotting team for bringing best-in-class practices to their healthcare organization.
Michael SwitzerLearn More
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He recalls those early challenges and lean times on the trailblazing path to linking supply chain and information technology.
G. Edward Becker
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Bellwether Class of 2016, represented by grandson Andy Mills, Medline Industries Inc.He says his grandfather would preach what he practiced, recommending more trust, friendships and collaboration among suppliers and providers.
Irving Mills (1906-1999)Learn More
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Bellwether Class of 2016,
represented by daughter Susan ParhamShe expresses how her father would have been so honored and grateful for this recognition.
William E. Pauley (1926-2011)Learn More
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Bellwether Class of 2016She says what motivated her supply chain contributions was the understanding that they were the right things to do, but there’s a great path ahead of us.
Carol S. StoneLearn More
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Bellwether Class of 2016She encourages everyone to ask a lot of questions in the quest to learn something new every day, which makes the profession exciting.
Peggy StyerLearn More
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Bellwether Class of 2016He urges everyone to continue recognizing and honoring supply chain excellence not only for the benefit of the industry but for the continued progress in healthcare.
Gary L. WagnerLearn More
Our Purpose
Walk into any healthcare facility/provider organization and look around. Everything – and everyone – you see somehow was touched by the expertise of Supply Chain executives and professionals. These men and women account for the second largest expense category in a healthcare organization behind labor and serve as business, product and purchased service experts for the clinicians who deliver high-quality patient care. Because of their notable and noteworthy contributions to the business and clinical processes of caring for patients, these Supply Chain executives and professionals deserve to be honored and recognized for their innovative and visionary achievements, accomplishments and dedication to leadership and high-quality healthcare delivery. Bellwether League Inc.’s Hall of Fame for Healthcare Supply Chain Leadership was founded and funded for that purpose.
Celebrating and remembering a decade of honoring supply chain excellence, 2007-2017
At its 10th annual Bellwether Induction Dinner Event in Chicago on October 16, Bellwether League opened its Honoree Induction Ceremony for the Bellwether Class of 2017 with this video that hearkens back to the beginning and moves forward to today.
Upcoming Events
Board of Directors meeting
November 9, 2018, 10 a.m.
Nomination deadline for Future Famers Class of 2019
November 15, 2018, 10 a.m.
Board of Directors meeting
December 14, 2018, 10 a.m.
Nomination deadline for Bellwether Class of 2019
December 15, 2018
Board of Directors meeting
January 11, 2019, 10 a.m.
Board of Directors meeting
February 8, 2019, 10 a.m.
Board of Directors meeting
March 8, 2019, 10 a.m.
Board of Directors Annual Business Meeting
April 22, 2019, 8 a.m.
The Westin-O’Hare, Rosemont, IL
Board of Directors meeting
May 10, 2019, 10 a.m.
Board of Directors meeting
June 14, 2019, 10 a.m.
Board of Directors meeting
June 14, 2019, 10 a.m.
Board of Directors meeting
July 12, 2019, 10 a.m.
Board of Directors meeting
August 9, 2019, 10 a.m.
Board of Directors meeting
September 13, 2019, 10 a.m.
7th Annual Healthcare Supply Chain Leadership Forum
September 30, 2019, 3:30-5 p.m.
The Westin-O’Hare, Rosemont, IL
12th Annual Bellwether Induction Dinner Event (BIDE)
September 30, 2019, 5:15-10 p.m.
The Westin-O’Hare, Rosemont, IL
Board of Directors meeting
October 11, 2019, 10 a.m.
Board of Directors meeting
November 8, 2019, 10 a.m.
Board of Directors meeting
December 13, 2019, 10 a.m.
Our Practice
Bellwether League Inc. brings to light the efforts of the influencers, innovators, pioneers and risk takers that helped and continue to help mold and shape the healthcare supply chain profession. Their successes serve as education and inspiration for future generations.
The Bellwether Award
Bellwether League Inc. selects individuals that meet its criteria to be publicly recognized and recorded in print and online media for their contributions in advancing and improving all segments of the healthcare supply chain.
The Future Famer Award
The Future Famers recognition award is Bellwether League's way of acknowledging individuals early in their career who have made significant strides to improve their organizations, themselves or even their profession.
The Ammer Award
The Ammer award is designed to recognize and rate current operational performance within the healthcare supply chain continuum as it develops.
Our Partners
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