AUSTIN, TX / ACCESS Newswire / March 24, 2026 / John Galt Solutions, the fastest way to achieve more value from the supply chain, proudly congratulates valued customer Carrie Romundstad, Director of Procurement and Planning at Essentia Health, an integrated healthcare system across Minnesota, North Dakota, and Wisconsin, on being named one of 2026’s Pros to Know Award recipients by Supply & Demand Chain Executive. Carrie is recognized in the Top Procurement Pros category.
This annual award recognizes outstanding executives whose accomplishments offer a roadmap for other leaders looking to leverage supply chain for competitive advantage.
“I’m thrilled to be recognized as one of this year’s Pros to Know,” said Carrie Romundstad. “This award reflects the collective efforts of the entire Essentia Health team. Our commitment to innovation and excellence is pivotal in enhancing our supply chain operations and ensuring we consistently support patient care across the communities we serve.”
Over the past year, Carrie spearheaded a transformation initiative at Essentia Health to advance procurement and supply chain planning capabilities. Central to this evolution was the implementation of John Galt Solutions’ Atlas Planning Platform. The implementation involved supporting the launch of a new automated distribution center replacing legacy replenishment processes, and the integration of Atlas with a new ERP system, while safeguarding inventory health and ensuring uninterrupted supply to hospitals and clinics.
Carrie was instrumental in the introduction of a formal Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP) process that unified procurement, inventory planning, logistics, and executive leadership around shared data and goals. Leveraging enhanced dashboards and end-to-end visibility within the Atlas Planning Platform, Essentia Health executed a targeted inventory right-sizing initiative that significantly removed excess inventory and improved inventory optimization by nearly 20%, all while maintaining critical service levels.
Carrie and her team further strengthened planning by expanding traditional ABC classification to include XYZ demand variability analysis, enabling more accurate safety stock and replenishment decisions. These enhancements improved forecast confidence, reduced unnecessary buffer inventory, and laid a strong foundation for implementing more advanced planning capabilities.
“Carrie exemplifies what it means to turn supply chain strategy into measurable impact,” said Matt Hoffman, Vice President of Product and Industry Solutions at John Galt Solutions. “Her leadership in leveraging the Atlas Planning Platform to drive visibility, governance, and disciplined execution has delivered significant financial results while protecting patient care. We are honored to partner with her and celebrate this well-deserved recognition.”
Looking ahead, the team at Essentia Health aims to extend inventory visibility across downstream locations, enhance demand planning through advanced analytics, and expand scenario planning capabilities to proactively manage risk and working capital.
John Galt Solutions is proud to empower companies like Essentia Health to improve supply chain performance through innovations in supply chain planning software. The recognition of leaders like Carrie underscores the impact of the Atlas Planning Platform combined with talent and strategic vision to support growth and drive business value.
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John Galt Solutions is the fastest way for businesses to get more value from their supply chain. The Atlas Planning Platform helps companies make faster decisions and see real results quickly across the end-to-end supply chain. Atlas configures to even the toughest business requirements and goes live so fast clients see an ROI before their boss even thinks to ask about it. With the highest customer satisfaction rating in the industry, John Galt meets clients where they are, works side-by-side with them to grow, and shows them the fastest path to success. To learn how John Galt Solutions can help you improve supply chain performance, visit johngalt.com.
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