Clinically Integrated Supply Chain Transformation at Akron Children’s with Joseph Carr
Clinically Integrated Supply Chain Transformation at Akron Children’s with Joseph Carr  
Podcast: Becker’s Healthcare Podcast
Published On: Sun Feb 15 2026
Description: In this episode, Joseph Carr, Vice President of Supply Chain at Akron Children’s, discusses how his team is shifting supply chain decision-making back to a clinically integrated, strategic model. He shares lessons from driving standardization, freeing up clinician time for patient care, and balancing innovation, automation, and workforce well-being while supporting the mission of pediatric care.