Building Security Through Logistics

Modern Healthcare The modern landscape of supply chain logistics continues to evolve, leaning on new technologies and expanding roles to ensure not only efficiency, but security as well. Across the vast ecosystem of manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, and beyond, individual roles and AI-powered systems provide increasing contributions to compliance and security. In a recent article from Modern Healthcare, the authors highlight …

Refining Strategies for Medical Gas Sourcing

Lab Manager A recent article from Lab Manager lays out seven key considerations for strategically sourcing medical gas, offering valuable insight for lab managers and operations directors seeking to balance costs, efficiency, compliance, and safety. With guidance around defining goals, data-driven decisions, building partnerships, and beyond, this practical information points toward a strategic approach to sourcing medical gas that benefits …

Driving Growth with Supply Chain Leadership

Supply Chain Management Review While not always in the spotlight, supply chains and supply chain leadership have long held an important role in company growth and maintaining competitive advantages. A recent article from Supply Chain Management Review offers perspective on this topic from Luc Reynaert, chief product supply officer at P&G. From quality assurance to product availability, supply chains play …

Healthcare Supply Management – A Physician’s Perspective

McKinsey & Company Economic pressures continue to create challenges across American healthcare, requiring professionals throughout the industry to develop agile solutions in the face of rising costs, labor shortages, limited revenue, and beyond. From supply chain teams to care providers, each sector of the healthcare industry is addressing these ongoing challenges in novel ways. As reported in a recent article …

How Healthcare Supply Chains Manage Tariff Challenges

ECRI In the wake of market uncertainty surrounding tariffs and other global trade dynamics, unforeseen supply chain challenges have professionals in the healthcare industry seeking creative solutions and mitigation strategies. A recent article from ECRI examines some of these mitigation strategies, from identifying functional equivalents to diversifying suppliers, with a particular focus on employing a multifaceted approach that incorporates numerous …

The Critical Role of Healthcare Procurement

BW Healthcare World Procurement is a key driver of healthcare quality, directly impacting patient outcomes and operational efficiency alike. A recent article from BW Healthcare World looks at this essential piece of the healthcare industry, noting the complex nature of procurement efforts and the challenges faced by those responsible for them. From patient safety and regulatory compliance to costs and …

Filling Gaps in Medical Equipment Supply Chain

biz2credit Unforeseen events can cause disruptions in medical equipment supply chains, as evidenced by the COVID-19 pandemic, hurricane Helene, and beyond. In these times of crisis, essential medical equipment is in high demand, yet the supply chains providing such equipment face crisis-related challenges that further complicate the medical care landscape. A recent article from biz2credit offers tactics for filling possible …

FDA Warns Providers About Hurricane Season Supply Chain Disruptions

Healthcare Finance News In anticipation of the coming hurricane season, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is recommending that manufacturers and supply chain specialists make preparations to avoid disruptions, damaged inventory, and other related issues. A recent article from Healthcare Finance News outlines a range of recommendations from the FDA related to supply chain operations during hurricane season, from stockpiling …

New AI Tool Predicts Drug Shortages

Pharmacy Practice News Drug shortages continue to be a major issue for hospitals and healthcare system pharmacies, and mitigating these shortages is one of the most pressing challenges facing managers and decision makers. According to a recent article from Pharmacy Practice News, a variety of resources have been helpful in predicting drug availability – namely FDA’s drug shortage database, AHSP …

Using Technology to Manage Medical Shipments

AltexSoft A recent article from AltexSoft illuminates many of the challenges facing medical supply chains, particularly those around shipping medicine, and shows how advances in technology improve processes across the industry. Accurate, timely delivery is one essential piece of achieving patient outcomes, but proper storage, tracking, packaging, and handling are also important components of the larger logistics picture. Through modern …