Supply Chain
New research from Advisory Board, conducted in partnership with Staples Business, reveals how 102 health system supply chain and executive…
Medline plans to open an approximately 800,000-square-foot distribution center in Van Buren Township, Mich., adding capacity and operational flexibility to its distribution network. The facility is expected to begin serving customers across Michigan in late 2028, according to an Oct.…
Tariffs, consolidation and a string of supplier disruptions have defined the past few months for hospital supply chain leaders. Here are four forces shaping their work heading into 2027. 1. Tariff pressure on medical supplies. The Trump administration left PPE…
The FDA has flagged six medical device recalls and early alerts over the past two weeks, covering a mitral valve delivery system, a portable ultrasound, IV and infusion pump sets and two sets of convenience kits tied to the same…
AI, supply chain visibility and data dashboards have become major areas of focus for healthcare supply chain leaders. But some executives say the industry’s emphasis on these tools risks overshadowing the operational improvements that actually drive results. Four hospital supply…
The FDA has issued Olympus Corporation a warning letter over issues primarily involving the medical technology company’s quality management system and related processes. The Oct. 7 letter was based on observations from FDA inspections of Olympus facilities in the U.S.,…
Medical device firm Steris has agreed to buy Xodus Medical, a maker of operating room patient positioning products, for $2.1 billion at closing, adding a line of OR consumables to its healthcare portfolio. Xodus is best known for its Pink…
Vizient has recognized 22 healthcare organizations and leaders through its 2026 Spend Management Visionary Awards for measurable performance, enterprise value and innovation. The awards were announced at the Vizient Connections Summit in Las Vegas on Sept. 22, according to an…
Siemens Healthineers has stopped selling its general imaging ultrasound systems, including the Acuson Sequoia, Redwood, Juniper and Maple. The company will instead focus its ultrasound business on procedural imaging and image-guided therapy, according to an Oct. 12 news release from…
Boston Scientific has sued Atraverse Medical, a company Johnson & Johnson acquired earlier this year, alleging its Hotwire transseptal access device infringes a newly issued patent. It is the second patent suit between the companies over the device, according to…
Preference card cleanups, a sustainability committee and a sweeping SKU purge are among the steps supply chain leaders say worked best this year to cut supply waste. Becker’s asked leaders to share the most effective step their teams took, and…