During his campaign, President-elect Donald Trump made several propositions for the economy, including tariffs on foreign-made goods, according to a Nov. 6 report from Forbes.
Category: Supply Chain
Owens & Minor awards 3 organizations for advancing supplier diversity
Owens & Minor recognized three organizations with the 2024 Supplier Diversity Awards for their efforts in promoting diversity in the healthcare supply chain.
Maritime supply chain disruptions: 5 notes
The maritime supply chain, which accounts for 80% of global trade volume, is facing several risks from geopolitical tensions and extreme weather, according to the Center for Strategic and International Studies.
Baxter North Carolina site nears 50% of pre-Helene production
By mid-November, Baxter expects its North Cove facility in Marion, N.C., to reach about 50% of the site’s total production prior to Hurricane Helene-related flooding, according to a Nov. 7 update.
US devicemakers call for tax incentives, tariffs to bolster production: 4 things to know
An alliance of U.S. medical equipment manufacturers is urging lawmakers to implement tax incentives, enforce stricter labor and environment standards and impose higher tariffs on foreign medical supplies to bolster domestic production, according to an …
Storm could threaten IV supplies on Gulf Coast: 3 things to know
Tropical Storm Rafael, which is expected to strengthen into a hurricane as it moves across the Gulf of Mexico, could disrupt the supply chain for IV solutions, according to a Nov. 5 news release from nonprofit Healthcare Ready.
The future of FDA's medical device unit: 4 notes
As advancements in medical technology become more integrated into patient care, the regulation of these devices has come under increasing scrutiny, The New York Times reported Nov. 1.
Why hospitals still can't get the supplies they need
During the COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare supply chain issues were complex and plentiful, creating an unprecedented mess for hospitals struggling to care for an increased load of patients.
Alabama hospital partners with Medline for environmental services products
Montgomery, Ala.-based Jackson Hospital has named Medline as its primary supplier for environmental services products. The partnership builds on their existing relationship, as Medline has been Jackson Hospital’s medical surgical prime vendor for over …
Supply chain-related drug shortages more likely in US than Canada: Study
A new study revealed that reports of drug-related supply chain issues are 40% less likely to result in shortages in Canada than in the U.S.
