Since its creation in 1986, NCI has become the leading source of collaborative networking formats, leading-edge educational models, and professional services designed to meet the challenges faced by healthcare supply chain stakeholders and enable implementation of "best practices."  As such, NCI is recognized industry-wide for its industry-enhancing innovations.

NCI conferences provide stakeholders with an opportunity for peer-to-peer networking in a neutral, agenda-free environment that fosters collaboration and serves as a catalyst for information sharing that extends beyond the conference. NCI speakers include supply chain leaders from "best practices" companies from both within and outside of the healthcare supply chain. NCI's collaborative approach provides stakeholders with information and perspective on current industry issues and innovations.

NCI's continuous education model identifies issues and provides the means for effective issue resolution that optimize performance and outcomes. Specifically, the attributes for this model are:

• integrated - all events are tied together
• comprehensive - information, education, collaboration are included
• current - issues addressed are timely and relevant
• practical - issues addressed are mission critical
• easily implemented - solutions are easily implemented
• sustainable - solutions are scalable to keep pace with change

NCI is supported by a Board of Advisors composed of respected industry thought-leaders representing each of the supply chain stakeholders. These individuals volunteer their time and expertise in support of NCI's strategic direction, and contribute to the development and delivery of education topics and formats.