Supply Chain

The healthcare supply chain is a broad and diverse entity, but the unifying factor for supply chain administrators, front-line clinicians, and service line leaders alike is a dedication to quality patient care.

Below are five of the top supply chain stories published by Becker's Hospital Review in February, beginning with the most popular:

The most common supply chain-related mistakes are similar to those in all industries, and the healthcare supply chain is no exception, according to CoFounder, a publication focused on startup companies. 

Ten hospitals and health systems posted job listings for supply chain expertise in the last week:

U.S. health systems only have about two weeks' worth of protective face masks left and likely won't be able to meet demand if the coronavirus spreads in the U.S., The Washington Post reported. 

There is no evidence of coronavirus transmission associated with imported goods from China, the FDA said Feb. 24

Traditional freight management programs include only inbound and outbound shipping expenses.

Scott Caldwell is president and CEO of The Resource Group, the group purchasing organization created by St. Louis-based Ascension. 

Devicemakers Abbott, ResMed and Teleflex all announced high-risk medical device recalls Feb. 19. 

Ten hospitals and health systems posted job listings for supply chain expertise in the last week: