The most recent supply chain disruption resulting from the Russia-Ukraine war is the decommission of Antonov aircrafts, Ukrainian cargo “mega planes,” “The Wall Street Journal Google Your News Update” podcast said April 14.
Category: Supply Chain
Raw material shortages force medical suppliers to seek alternatives
As supply chain shortages persist across the country, suppliers are seeking alternative solutions to find equipment for their patients, Spectrum News 1 reported April 14.
10 systems seeking supply chain talent
Here are 10 health systems that have posted job listings for supply chain expertise in the last week:
Supply chain disruptions will linger after pandemic, White House says
White House officials say although the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated supply chain issues, it did not create them and they will continue to cause disruptions once the pandemic ends, The New York Times reported April 14.
7 supply chain leaders on the issue they would fix overnight
The COVID-19 pandemic, the Russia-Ukraine war and other global factors have created a variety of supply chain issues for healthcare systems across the U.S.
Kidney organizations urge officials to prioritize dialysis center supplies as shortage looms
Leaders from kidney organizations wrote a letter to White House officials April 8 urging them to prioritize the needs of kidney disease patients by addressing staff shortages and supply chain disruptions at dialysis centers across the country.
6 recent updates from healthcare suppliers
Here are six recent updates from healthcare suppliers Becker’s has reported since March 7:
Lazurite announces agreement with Champs Group Purchasing
Medical device company Lazurite is partnering with Champs Group Purchasing to offer Lazurite’s products to the group’s 20,000 members.
J&J to pay $302M for ‘deceptive’ marketing of pelvic mesh implants
Johnson & Johnson must pay $302 million to California for “many years of deceptive marketing” about pelvic mesh implants with the potential to cause serious vaginal pain and damage, The San Francisco Chronicle reported April 11.
More supply chain disruptions expected & 6 other updates
While global supply chain disruptions resulting from China’s lockdowns to curb COVID-19 outbreaks have been minor, experts say that major disruptions are a growing possibility, The Guardian reported recently.
