Supply Chain

74% of procurement leaders are using AI. Experts share insights to revolutionize your logistics – here. In an era where healthcare systems are under increasing pressure to deliver high-quality care while managing costs effectively, the optimization of sourcing and logistics…

In a historic move, over 45,000 dockworkers across 36 East and Gulf Coast ports have struck following expiration of their contract early this morning. 

Baxter International temporarily closed its North Cove facility in Marion, N.C., due to severe flooding from Hurricane Helene. 

Since implementing a cloud-based platform in 2021, Baltimore-based University of Maryland Medical Center has worked to optimize the efficiency of bill-only transactions in the supply chain. Data from the deployment of Gallion showed the platform has cut transaction completion times…

In anticipation of thousands of East Coast dockworkers going on strike Oct. 1, U.S. healthcare suppliers have already rerouted shipments, according to Vizient.

Smiths Medical is recalling its paraPAC Plus ventilators because of the possibility that the patient outlet connector could loosen or detach, affecting active ventilation. 

Cardinal Health plans to acquire Integrated Oncology Network for $1.115 billion in cash, expanding its business into oncology services, according to a Sept. 20 news release from the company. 

On Sept. 19, the Emergency Care Research Institute recognized 12 health systems and hospitals for their exemplary supply chain management. 

Smiths Medical has recalled and removed Bivona neonatal/pediatric and adult tracheostomy tubes due to a manufacturing defect that can cause the securement flange of the device to tear, which can cause loss of ventilation and loss of protected airway. 

Vizient has recognized several hospitals and health systems for  supply chain performance and environmental sustainability.