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Supply chain pressure index continues to fall closer to historical levels
Pressure on the global supply chain is at the lowest it has been since November 2020, according to the transportation cost and manufacturing data tracked by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. -
BD recalls sterilization containers over infection risk
BD is recalling 17 types of metal containers that hospitals use when sterilizing surgical tools after learning some may be capable of spreading infectious pathogens, The Wall Street Journal reported Oct. 7. -
With Hurricane Ian, Southeast supply chain 4 to 8 weeks away from recovery
After Hurricane Ian slammed into hospitals and medical supply facilities in the Southeast, it may take one to two months for logistics networks to fully recover from the storm's wrath, Bloomberg reported Oct. 6. -
Medline invests in reducing supply chain waste with pharmacy vending machines
Medline, a supply manufacturer and distributor that has pledged $4 billion toward supply chain resiliency, will partner with an automated vending company to better track supply and reduce waste. -
Beaumont Health, HCA Healthcare and 8 other systems seeking supply chain leaders
Here are 10 health systems and hospitals that posted job listings seeking supply chain expertise in the last week. -
5 recent devicemaker acquisitions, CEO moves
Here are five recent acquisitions and executive moves among medical device companies, listed in chronological order: -
To support diversity in supply chain, CVS Health partners with 3 historically Black schools
CVS Health will partner with three historically Black colleges and universities to sponsor more diversity in the supply chain industry, the retail pharmacy said Oct. 4. -
Concordance partners with software company on ecosystem for supply visibility
Concordance Healthcare Solutions, a Tiffin, Ohio-based medical supplier, will partner with software company Palantir Technologies "to power the first, fully integrated medical supply chain ecosystem," the companies said Oct. 3. -
What to Expect from the Gartner 2022 Healthcare Supply Chain Ranking
Gartner's 2022 Healthcare Supply Chain Top 25 is right around the corner—so we wanted to take a look back at last year's ranking to give you a preview of what to expect. -
FDA drops push for medical device cybersecurity requirement
The FDA user-fee agreements bill was recently reauthorized, but without the previously introduced medical device cybersecurity rules, SC Magazine reported Sept. 29. -
Hurricane Ian poised to slam region's largest ports, 'spelling further supply-chain headaches'
With Hurricane Ian regaining strength and hundreds of hospitals at risk for flooding, the storm is headed for the region's largest container ports, Bloomberg reported Sept. 29. -
10 systems seeking supply chain leaders
Here are 10 health systems and hospitals that posted job listings seeking supply chain expertise in the last week. -
FDA to limit emergency review of COVID-19 tests
The FDA is transitioning back to traditional regulatory processes to sign off on new COVID-19 tests after clearing more than 430 for emergency use during the pandemic, the agency said Sept. 27. -
Prescott's acquires laboratory sterilizer, washer company
Prescott's, a surgical microscopes repair company, acquired Preventive Maintenance Medical on Sept. 28, marking its second acquisition since Aug. 22. -
BD opens innovation center at U of Maryland
Becton, Dickinson and Co. opened an innovation center and its first university-housed research location on the University of Maryland's BioPark campus in Baltimore Sept. 27. -
Reliance on single-use devices leads to supply chain disruptions, HHS report says
A Department of Health and Human Services report found single-use medical devices account for most of hospital greenhouse gas emissions and lead to supply chain disruptions. -
Medical supply company unveils new facility in Atlanta
Atlanta-based diagnostics company CorDx opened a new facility focused on manufacturing medical supplies with 33,600 square feet of warehouse, manufacturing and assembly areas. -
4 recent drug, device recalls
Here are four drug and medical device recalls the FDA reported in September: -
Amid Moderna's booster shortage, FDA clears batches from unauthorized facility
After some pharmacies and hospitals reported running out of Moderna's omicron-targeted booster, the FDA authorized five lots of the product made at the drugmaker's Bloomington, Ind., facility, which isn't authorized to manufacture the modified vaccine. -
Pfizer executive: Drugmakers should 'rethink' supply chain logistics
With COVID-19 vaccine-makers pivoting production as the virus mutates, Jim Cafone, Pfizer's senior vice president of global supply chain, said it is time for pharmaceutical companies to redevelop their logistic strategies, The Wall Street Journal reported Sept. 24.
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