Building Strong Vendor Relationships

Greg Schimpff from VetSnap shares his experience and expertise on the management of vendor partnerships and understanding acquired hospitals’ preferences.
We also discuss better communication practices and the exciting innovations that Greg has noticed in the field during the last decade.

Topics discussed:

• The importance of trust and familiarity for building relationships in the procurement field.
• A look at the value stream for procurement, and its evolution over time.
• Dealing with acquired hospitals and inherited vendors.
• Greg’s process for aligning with vets and medical teams to keep different parties happy.

Helpful links:

• Greg Schimpff
• VetSnap
• A Year to Live