Becker’s 64 Hospital and Health System Supply Chain Leaders to Know 2025

Supply chain leaders are behind-the-scenes strategists who keep hospitals and health systems running smoothly and efficiently.

With deep expertise in healthcare supply chain management, they deliver cost savings, build strong strategic partnerships and ensure critical inventory is available. These leaders navigate through supply chain challenges with grace, developing more resilient operations.

Congratulations to Michael P. Brown, vice president of Supply Chain and Environmental Services for being honored on this list.

From Becker’s: Mr. Brown, vice president of supply chain and environmental services at Texas Children’s Hospital, has applied his extensive experience in the automotive industry to revolutionize healthcare supply chain management. Since joining in 2018, he has driven cost reductions and standardization across the hospital by leveraging best practices from his previous roles. His leadership has led to significant achievements, including the virtual implementation of a new cloud enterprise resource planning system during the Covid-19 pandemic and the rollout of a cutting-edge radio frequency identification inventory system. Under his guidance, Texas Children’s Hospital’s supply chain has become a trusted source of the tools and environments necessary for clinicians to deliver top-quality care. His efforts have earned his team the “Friend of Nursing” award from the hospital’s nursing leadership, recognizing the team’s commitment to supporting caregivers and improving patient outcomes.

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