Supply Chain in Healthcare

Gain skills in compliance, risk management, technology innovation and integration

This program provides an in-depth exploration of supply chain management, emphasizing the critical role it plays in achieving organizational success and competitiveness. Students will gain insights into the key components of supply chain processes, from procurement to distribution, and develop a solid foundation in the principles and best practices of supply chain management.

The value of Supply Chain Management in Healthcare:

Healthcare supply chains are uniquely high-stakes — delays or disruptions can directly affect patient outcomes. The Searight PACE Supply Chain Management certificate:

Helps you navigate strict regulatory and compliance frameworks (FDA, HIPAA)
Equips you to meet strong industry demand from hospitals, device companies, and distributors
Prepares you for shortages, pandemics, and other crises
Develops skills in procurement, logistics, and risk with a focus on patient safety

This specialization differentiates graduates, aligns with industry trends, and demonstrates impact in a sector where supply chain performance can save lives.

Curriculum

Fundamentals of Supply Chain Management in Healthcare (PACE 501)

Saturday, November 1st

Objective: Establish a strong grounding in SCM principles while contextualizing them in healthcare delivery systems.

Topics:

Overview of SCM (procurement, logistics, distribution, inventory management)
Key differences between healthcare and other industries (regulatory, perishability, criticality)
Stakeholders: hospitals, distributors, manufacturers, payers, government agencies
Cost vs. service trade-offs in patient-centered supply chains
Introduction to compliance: FDA, Joint Commission, CMS requirements

Learning Activities:

Case study: PPE shortages during COVID-19
Homework: Map a hospital supply chain from manufacturer to bedside delivery
Guest Interview from Atrium Health SCM

Assessment:

Quiz

Instructor: Kaddra Greene-Hall
Location: Teams, Online
Cost: $199

Procurement, Sourcing, and Vendor Management (PACE 502)

Saturday, November 15th

Objective: Learn how to evaluate, negotiate, and manage supplier relationships in healthcare.

Topics:

Group Purchasing Organizations (GPOs) and their role
Supplier risk assessment and qualification
Contracting, pricing, and performance metrics
Ethical Sourcing
Supplier Diversity initiatives in healthcare

Learning Activities:

Supplier evaluation matrix for a medical vendor, OR
Mock negotiation exercise for a high-value hospital equipment contract

Assessment:

Quiz

Instructor: Kaddra Greene-Hall
Location: Teams, Online
Cost: $199

Logistics, Distribution, and Technology in Healthcare SCM (PACE 503)

Saturday, November 22

Objective: Understand how products flow through healthcare systems and how technology optimizes delivery.

Topics:

Warehousing
Last-mile delivery challenges to clinics and rural hospitals
Use of ERP systems, RFID, and barcode scanning
Data analytics for demand forecasting and inventory optimization
Disaster recovery logistics and emergency response

Learning Activities:

Simulation: Responding to a natural disaster with disrupted supply chains

Assessment:

Quiz

Instructor: Kaddra Greene-Hall
Location: Teams, Online
Cost: $199

Regulatory, Quality, and Risk Management in Healthcare Supply Chains (PACE 504)

Saturday, March 7, 2026

Objective: Prepare students to navigate compliance, accreditation, and quality-control frameworks.

Topics:

FDA regulations for drugs, devices, biologics
HIPAA and data security implications for SCM
Risk Evaluation: clinical value analysis and avoiding counterfeit drugs and devices
Auditing and performance reporting for SCM

Learning Activities:

Draft a quality audit for a hospital supply chain, OR
Draft a regulatory compliance checklist for a supplier

Assessment:

Quiz

Instructor: Kaddra Greene-Hall
Location: Teams, Online
Cost: $199

Capstone in Healthcare Supply Chain Strategy (PACE 505)

Saturday, March 21, 2026

Objective: Apply cumulative learning to design strategic, resilient supply chain solutions.

Topics:

Building agile and resilient supply chains
Integrating sustainability and cost control
Mergers, acquisitions, and consolidation impacts on SCM
Leadership and change management in SCM transformations

Learning Activities:

Capstone project: create end-to-end SCM strategy for a healthcare provider or product launch. Student can work solo or be paired with a classmate

Assessment:

Quiz

Instructor: Kaddra Greene-Hall
Location: Teams, Online
Cost: $199

Instructor

Kaddra Greene-Hall

Kaddra Greene-Hall (MBA, 6SGB, CPSD®, CPSD™) is the Supplier Diversity Program Lead for Atrium Health. In her role, she is responsible for partnering with the healthcare system’s Supply Chain Management Unit to execute strategic procurement strategies and process improvements that are socially equitable and economically viable. Kaddra graduated from Gardner-Webb University with a Bachelor of Science in psychology and a Master of Business Administration, respectively. Further, she is a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt from Central Piedmont Community College, completed a certificate in Women’s Entrepreneurship from Cornell University, finished the Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion in the Workplace Certificate Program at the University of South Florida, accomplished advanced training in Project Management from the University of Miami, is a Certified Associate of Project Management (CAPM)® from the Project Management Institute and is a Certified Professional in Supplier Diversity® (CPSD™) from the Institute for Supply Management.