It was impossible to predict the devastation of COVID-19 or the impact it would have across the world. However, once the virus surged, some hospitals and health systems faced dire equipment shortages. Fortunately, some leaders monitoring healthcare supply chains were able to minimize the impact to their organizations and keep critical items in the hands of providers serving their communities.

In Leaders Moving 2020 Forward, we feature innovative executives who are leading the way to a brighter future.

In our sixth installment, we meet with Chaun Powell, Group Vice President of Strategic Supplier Engagement at Premier, Inc., who works with member hospitals and health systems to lower costs for technology, purchasing and more. Chaun walks through:

• Premier's process for identifying potential disruption in healthcare resources

• How they worked to counter negative impact on Premier's member hospitals and health systems

• Why he expects supply chain management to remain a C-suite priority in the years to come

• The importance of prioritizing employee health and well-being in the midst of crisis response

As the world continues to assess and project the impacts from COVID-19, learn how Leaders Moving 2020 Forward are implementing strategies within their organizations and industries to meet the challenges we face today and build a better tomorrow.