China’s lockdown of Shanghai to curb a COVID-19 outbreak has exporters bracing for delays from the supply chain disruptions, The Wall Street Journal reported March 28.
Category: Supply Chain
Potential dockworkers’ strike could aggravate US supply issues
The potential strike of 22,000 dockworkers along the nation’s West Coast could aggravate current supply shortages and lead to higher prices for consumer goods, The New York Times reported March 28.
US limits sotrovimab shipments over BA.2 ineffectiveness
The U.S. is halting distribution of sotrovimab, a COVID-19 antibody made by GlaxoSmithKline and Vir Biotechnology, in regions where the omicron subvariant BA.2 has become dominant in response to data suggesting the treatment is ineffective against the …
ASC supply costs: 7 stats
Supply costs make up a median 28 percent of an ASC’s revenue, according to Avanza’s 2022 Key ASC Benchmarks and Industry Figures report.
Congress probes FDA handling of problematic heart device
A congressional oversight subcommittee has opened an investigation into the FDA’s regulation of the HeartWare Ventricular Assist Device, which was implanted into thousands of Americans after the agency identified safety issues with the heart pump, ProP…
Ramping up US healthcare systems’ production capabilities — 3 experts weigh in
As the Russia-Ukraine war persists, U.S. healthcare systems are already seeing the effects of the conflict through increased prices for oil and natural gas and Ukrainian refugees seeking treatment.
Supply chain map outlines possible drug shortages
U.S. Pharmacopeia, an independent scientific organization, released a medicine supply map aiming to build visibility and identify which pharmaceutical ingredients are vulnerable to shortages, the organization said March 16.
10 systems seeking supply chain talent
Here are 10 health systems that have posted job listings for supply chain expertise in the last week:
Specialty Networks taps new president of GastroGPO
Specialty Networks has appointed Kevin Harlen as president of GastroGPO.
6 tips for managing the prefilled saline syringe shortage: FDA
The FDA on March 21 shared recommendations for healthcare organizations to conserve prefilled 0.9 percent sodium chloride intravenous lock/flush syringes amid a national shortage.
