Manufacturing Magazine June 2023 | Page 59

DAVID FORBES
TITLE : VP SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
COMPANY : UNITED UROLOGY GROUP INDUSTRY : HEALTHCARE company deliver on its Quadruple Aim strategy , comprising :
• Clinical efficacy
• Patient experience
• Clinician experience
• Cost takeout
“ These are four metrics our practices look to base decisions on , whether small or major ,” says Forbes .
He adds : “ Clinical efficacy is about whether or not a decision made by our affiliated practices improve patient outcomes . Clinician experience refers to the experience

EXECUTIVE BIO

David Forbes is a seasoned supply chain professional with almost two decades of experience . Currently serving as the VP of Supply Chain Management for United Urology Group , his team is responsible for providing end-toend source-to-pay support to over 220 urologists and advanced practice practitioners . David ' s extensive experience includes working with the Healthcare Industry Distributors Association to develop healthcare trading partner data communication standards , building value analysis and sourcing departments for a hospital-based system , and serving as a strategic sourcing consultant with The Advisory Board Company . He holds a B . S . in Business from Miami University and an MBA from Loyola University Maryland .