Healthcare

THE SCB PODCAST

Podcast | What’s Wrong With the Pharma Supply Chain?

February 12, 2021

When it comes to efficient distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine and other drugs, the pharmaceutical supply chain is falling short.

A Humble Syringe Could Help Speed U.S. Vaccination Effort

February 12, 2021

Bloomberg

In the race to get people immunized in the U.S., pharmacists made a key discovery — that vials of Pfizer Inc.’s COVID-19 vaccine contain an extra dose. Extracting that extra bit of vaccine, however, hinges upon the availability of a specialized syringe that is in short supply.

Whole Foods: Thriving as a Supplier in the Complex Supermarket Supply Chain

February 10, 2021

Blue Grace Logistics

What does it mean to be a supplier for a supermarket like Whole Foods and how has that changed now that they’re part of the Amazon juggernaut? This whitepaper provides insights on the changing supermarket landscape, impacts on supply chains and actionable ideas on how to be successful.

Internal Audits: A Step-by-Step Guide to Doing an Internal Audit of Your Supply Chain

February 10, 2021

Blue Grace Logistics

Internal supply-chain audits help identify pain points and weaknesses, as well as opportunities to increase efficiency.

Logistics: How to Make It Your Strategic Advantage

February 10, 2021

Blue Grace Logistics

Company financial data can be used to improve supply-chain efficiency and lower transportation costs.

THE SCB PODCAST

Podcast | Can We Fix the Broken Vaccine Supply Chain?

February 5, 2021

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Blame the glitches in rolling out COVID-19 vaccines on any number of factors, but is there a quick solution to the obstacles encountered on the distribution end?

VIDEO

Watch: Securing the Vaccine Supply Chain Against Cyber Threats

February 3, 2021

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Stacy Scott, managing director of the Cyber Risk Practice of Kroll, Inc., explains where vaccine supply chains are most vulnerable to cyber attack, and what steps must be taken to protect them.

ANALYSIS

How Auto, Medical Manufacturers Came Together for the Ventilator Crisis

February 1, 2021

Michael Hasler, SCB Contributor and Rose Hernandez, SCB Contributor

From shortage to glut, 2020’s ventilator crisis illustrates the supply-chain chaos caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

Vaccine Pods Launches Vaccine Transportation Solution, Announces Collaboration with Stirling Ultracold

January 27, 2021

SupplyChainBrain

Vaccine Pods recently announced that it has launched from stealth, a new technology that aids in the transportation, storage and distribution of sensitive vaccines.

How to Give the Vaccine Rollout a Shot in the Arm

January 25, 2021

Ben van der Schaaf, SCB Contributor

The logistics could be as simple as implementing best practices in leadership, communication and technology. Here are six steps to achieve it.

Healthcare

The latest supply-chain news, analysis, trends and tools for executives in the healthcare industry. Learn how healthcare companies and their suppliers around the world are managing the flow of products across all channels of the enterprise. Experts sound off on forecasting and demand planning, supply-chain visibility, logistics outsourcing, inventory optimization, transportation management, warehouse management, supply-chain security, corporate social responsibility and more.