A Supply Chain Critical to Healthcare with Ammie McAsey

There’s no margin for error in pharmaceutical logistics when lives depend on timely delivery. 

In this episode, Ammie McAsey, SVP of Customer Supply Chain Operations at McKesson, shares what it takes to run one of the most high-stakes supply chains in the world. From frontline teams answering late-night calls to patients relying on critical medication, people are at the center of every decision. She also recounts how McKesson stepped up during the COVID-19 pandemic to help distribute vaccines nationwide. Ammie reflects on the operational pressure, leadership lessons, and how technology like AI can support but never replace human judgment when the stakes are this high.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How to build supply chains around people, not just systems
• The challenges of speed and compliance in pharmaceutical logistics
• The role of tech and AI in critical decision-making

Things to listen for:
(00:00) Meet Supply Chain Champion: Ammie McAsey
(02:05) Pharma supply chain operations and distribution
(06:02) Navigating complex regulations with precision and speed
(09:53) People first service and leadership
(14:00) McKesson’s response to COVID-19 and vaccine distribution
(20:04) The role of AI and automation in supply chain management
(26:37) People are at the heart of the supply chain

Resources:
Connect with Ammie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ammie-mcasey-rabicke/
Connect with Eric: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-fullerton-111ba71a/
Connect with project44: https://www.project44.com/