OCR Bottom Line: Supply Chain Lessons in Higher Education
By Vicki White, Vice President, Operations, OC Reilly, Inc. (Sept. 18, 2023)—As our customers already know, OC Reilly provides analytical and advisory services to organizations looking to increase efficiency, lower costs, and maintain quality in their offerings. And...
OCR Bottom Line: Thoughts on the Nature and Value of Labor
By PJ O’Connor, President, OC Reilly, Inc. What do a fashion designer, an ancient Greek philosopher, and an 18th Century American writer have in common? Some noteworthy thoughts about the nature and value of labor, that’s what. Here’s a sampling of their ideas. "A...
OCR Bottom Line: Food Service Serves Up Fresh Savings, Appeal
By John Jones, Director, Special Projects, OC Reilly, Inc. (July 31, 2023)—Hospital food used to rank up there with airline food for its sub-par taste and unappealing presentation. But that doesn’t need to be the case any longer. And what’s more, not only can the...
OCR Bottom Line: Insightful Supply Chain Budgeting Yields Efficiency, Savings
By Erin Yeager, Senior Analyst, Pharmacy, OC Reilly, Inc. (July 10, 2023) -- Every health care system wants to reduce costs. No surprise there. But decision-makers at these organizations can be surprised when they see how careful, informed, and practical supply chain...
OCR Bottom Line: George Washington on Liberty
By PJ O’Connor, President, OC Reilly, Inc. (June 30, 2023)--"Liberty, when it begins to take root, is a plant of rapid growth," said George Washington, who certainly would know about that particular subject. Let’s pause for a moment to think about the burden...
OCR Bottom Line: Memorial Day Message
(May 26, 2023)--In honor of all those who fought and died for our country, we at OC Reilly offer our thanks and appreciation this Memorial Day. “Our flag does not fly because the wind moves it. It flies with the last breath of each soldier Who died protecting...
OCR Bottom Line: The Science and Art of Energy Management
By PJ O’Connor, President, OC Reilly, Inc. (May 22, 2023)—When energy markets deregulated in the 1990s, the gateway to savings appeared unlimited. In the ensuing decades, though, the science of calculating usage and available options met the art of building trusted...
OCR Bottom Line: Sustainability in Health Care
By Keith Dabbs, Director, Supply Chain, OC Reilly, Inc. (April 18, 2023)—The term “sustainability” can mean many things. Making sustainability real on a daily basis and with a consistent approach can be a challenge, but the health care industry is stepping up to that...
OCR Bottom Line: Here Comes the Sun
By PJ O’Connor, President, OC Reilly, Inc. For many of us, our lives can easily be consumed by the common fears of the world: nagging inflation, our political culture, a high-stress work environment, the list goes on and on. For me, Spring and the Easter season are...