BJC Healthcare–7.9x ROI

Case Study Snapshot

BJC Healthcare

System-Wide Supply Chain Transformation

BlueBin Turnkey Implementation | 36-Month Program

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The Challenge

BJC HealthCare, one of the largest nonprofit health care organizations in the United States, needed to transform supply chain operations across its entire health system. The organization sought to reduce medical supply expenses, optimize inventory levels, and redeploy valuable staff resources to higher-value activities.

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The Solution

BlueBin implemented a comprehensive, phased turnkey solution across multiple BJC facilities, including Barnes-Jewish Hospital Main, Missouri Baptist, St. Peter’s, BJC West, Children’s Hospital, Progress, Alton, Christian, Memorial, Memorial East, Parkland, and Sullivan.

Implementation Strategy

BlueBin deployed four dedicated implementation teams in a carefully orchestrated rollout:

  • Team 1: Missouri Baptist Children’s and St. Peter’s
  • Team 2: Missouri Baptist, BJH Main, and BJC West
  • Team 3: BJH Main and Progress
  • Team 4: Alton, Christian, Memorial, Memorial East, Parkland, and Sullivan

Each team was supported by a dedicated BJC BlueBelt Program Specialist, ensuring seamless integration with existing workflows and maximum adoption across the system.

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Impressive Results

Investment
Implementation Teams
Hardware Investment
BlueQ Analytics
Total Investment (36 months)
Details
4 teams @ $39k/month/team = $5.23M
Racks, bins, and equipment = $1.36M
$7k/month for data-driven insights
$6.70 Million
Expected Savings
Recurring Medical Supplies Expense Savings
One-Time Inventory Savings
Resource Redeployment Value
Annual Value
$12.8M/year @ 3% reduction
($21.4M/year @ 5% reduction)
$5.8 Million
$1.9M/year

Return on Investment

7.9x ROI

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Key Success Factors

  • Phased Implementation: Systematic rollout across 12 facilities with dedicated teams
  • Guaranteed Performance: BlueBin’s commitment to measurable outcomes
  • Data-Driven Insights: BlueQ Analytics providing continuous optimization opportunities
  • Dedicated Support: BJC BlueBelt Program Specialists ensuring seamless adoption
  • Comprehensive Approach: Turnkey solution covering implementation, hardware, and ongoing analytics

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