Melinda Mui

Vice President, Supply Chain
BC Clinical & Support Services Society

Melinda Mui
Vice President Supply Chain, BC Clinical and Support Services Society

Melinda Mui is the Vice President, Supply Chain at BC Clinical and Support Services (BCCSS). BCCSS is a not-for-profit society created by the Ministry of Health to promote health in British Columbia by coordinating, managing and/or providing clinical, diagnostic and support services to British Columbia’s health care system for the benefit of all users of British Columbia’s health
care system.

BCCSS is responsible for managing two divisions: Support Services and Clinical Services. BCCSS’s Support Services Division currently includes Supply Chain, Accounts Payable, Technology Services, Payroll, Employee Records and Benefits and Accounts Receivable. BCCSS’s Clinical Services Division includes BC’s Agency for Pathology and Laboratory Medicine and the Provincial Blood Coordinating Office.

Melinda has extensive background in the BC health system, and uses this knowledge in order to drive continuous improvement. Prior to joining BCCSS, Melinda led the Provincial Health Services Authority’s efforts required to centralize Purchasing services, integrate inventories to one warehouse, and implement the new PeopleSoft system for Supply Chain. Since joining BCCSS in 2009, Melinda has been a member of the leadership team that has implemented an
integrated provincial supply chain model that leverages the buying power of the health authorities while recognizing the needs of individual regions. This approach is estimated to have created millions of dollars in savings for the health authorities.

Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Melinda.

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ADVANCING SUPPLIER RELATIONSHIPS

Wednesday, May 2nd, 2018

12:05 Case Study: Revolutionizing For a Win-Win: Consumers Want Value Too!

Savings for an organization is, of course, the most desired result for every procurement department – but what about attaining robust reliability and distinction amongst end-consumers? Their experience can be critical to establishing your company’s value. Make it happen bytaking a cue from a leading health care exec who transformed a key function of her organization by rethinking supplier management, creating a modern, inspiring and innovative new model. Fundamental topics include:
• Consolidating service deliveries, implementing best value for the organization and end- consumer
• Creating a sustainable savings strategy with suppliers that extends to the end-consumer
• Lowering risk by providing a split award with a secondary vendor
• Including language in tender documents that encourage vendors to think about innovations, culminating in major rewards for both the end-consumer and organization
• Providing reliable services and products, resulting in a stellar reputation for your company

THE FUTURE OF PROCUREMENT IN A GLOBAL ECONOMY

Saturday, June 2nd, 2018

10:00 Panel Discussion: Risky Business: Facing and Mitigating Risk In a Volatile World

Ask someone in procurement to run down their list of major concerns, and the number one answer will always be Risk. The exact responses may vary - from economic and political risk to data and third-party, but the bottom line is the same. In this panel, leading executives will address the many real dangers that face procurement, and contemplate methods for mitigation. Key topics include:
• How to Identify which risks are most pressing for your organization
• Planning for risk factors
• Canadian privacy regulations and their effect on Data & Third-Party Risk
• The perils of economic, environmental and political risk & how to react
• Adding a governance layer for strength and protection