Healthcare

Trump Begins Rebuilding His Tariff Wall Citing Forced Labor

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:06:13 -0400

Section 301 tariffs are seen as more legally sound and flexible than other powers Trump has eyed, but also more time-consuming.

From Needles to Pills: GLP-1 Supply Chains Face a New Stress Test

Thu, 07 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Oral GLP-1s are set to shake up the weight-loss drug market, but industry onlookers will be wondering how these new tablets might impact healthcare supply chains.

Watch: Seeking Visibility: A New Pharmacy Survey From Tecsys

Tue, 05 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Tecsys's new pharmacy survey unveils a serious lack of supply chain visibility in an industry that needs it more than ever. Guy Courtin, vice president industry and global alliances, explains.

Descartes AI Exchange: AI Agents for Fleet Performance Management

Sun, 03 May 2026 19:24:56 -0400

What if your fleet operations could move from reacting to issues after they happen to improving performance in real time?

Crack the Code: Human-Machine Collaboration for Next-Level Supply Chain Planning

Sun, 03 May 2026 19:12:57 -0400

Join us for this engaging webinar as we explore the fundamentals of Human-Machine collaboration in supply chain planning. We’ll discuss strategic considerations, practical approaches, and emerging best practices to help you unlock greater value, enhance decision-making, and build more adaptive and resilient planning processes.

The AI Exchange: Inside the Last Mile - AI, delivery engagement, and the new standard for on time and in full

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 19:23:26 -0400

What if your routes could learn from every delivery? In this AI Exchange session, we will explore how moving beyond static service time assumptions unlocks a new level of fleet performance.

The 2026 Manufacturing Shifts You Can’t Ignore

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:21:35 -0400

This webinar provides a high-level walkthrough of the 2026 State of Manufacturing & Supply Chain report, distilling insights from 300+ industry leaders into clear, actionable themes.

Pricier Condoms Show War Is Impacting Cost of Nearly Everything

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:00:00 -0400

The surge in condom costs underscores how the Middle East war is disrupting virtually every aspect of life for consumers.

The Stryker Cyberattack: When the Distributor Goes Dark

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

If your CSCO or CFO is asking questions about supply chain resilience right now, bring them a structured assessment of where you stand, not a reassurance.

Iran War Delays Vital Reproductive Aid for Women Across the Globe

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The UNFPA warns that delays stemming from the Iran conflict could limit access to critical resources for at least 18,000 pregnant women.

One Year on from ‘Liberation Day’ – Uncertainty Trumps Efficiency in Supply Chains

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:08:27 -0400

After decades of pursuing supply chain efficiency, U.S. companies have turned their focus to what’s politely termed “resilience,” but might better be described as redundancy.

Watch: How AI Is Transforming Demand Planning at Bayer

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Tom DiMattina, vice president supply chain at Bayer, tells how the company adopted a demand-planning tool from OMP to enable digital transformation and processing reengineering.

Cyber Attack Raises Fears of Supply Chain Targets in Iran War

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 11:00:00 -0400

An Iranian hacker group claimed responsibility for the attack on the Stryker Corporation, which affected thousands of employees using the company’s Microsoft systems.

Explained: How Trump Can (Try to) Impose Tariffs

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400

One way or another, there is likely to be a slew of lawsuits against any and all of the new tariffs.

Watch: AstraZeneca's Journey of Continuous Improvement in Supply Chain Planning

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Mark Trainor, senior director of global transformation and technology with AstraZeneca, tells how the pharmaceutical giant transformed its planning function with the help of OMP.

Trump Administration Seeks Delay in Tariff Refund Fight

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 18:42:25 -0500

The administration accused companies of pushing for a speedy schedule out of an “apparent desire to be the center of attention” in the future proceedings before the trade court.

Redefining Healthcare Supply Chain Performance, From Spend Control to Strategic Value

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500

For much of modern healthcare history, supply chain operations were treated as a necessary background function, focused on purchasing, inventory management, and keeping clinical shelves stocked. Today, that model is no longer viable, as hospitals operate in an environment defined by razor-thin margins, supply disruptions, and growing scrutiny over costs.

Trump Additional Tariffs Implemented at 10%, Not 15%

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 11:00:26 -0500

The uplift to 15%, announced by Trump one day later after the 10% rate, has yet to be implemented, but could be introduced at any time.

Redefining Healthcare Supply Chain Performance, From Spend Control to Strategic Value

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

It’s becoming clear that robust supply chain systems are a necessity for any healthcare facility.

SCOTUS Ruling Likely to Cause More Tariffs, More Chaos, Experts Say

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 14:20:47 -0500

“We have tariffs,” President Trump said. “We just have them in a different way.”

Tariff Ruling Kicks Off Messy Fight Over $170B in Refunds

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 11:49:26 -0500

Among the major questions left unanswered for U.S. importers are how they recoup the money the government collected over the past year.

Trump Rebuked by House Over Canada Tariffs as Midterm Anxieties Grow

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 10:14:46 -0500

The vote on February 11 represents an increase in political pressure to change course on Trump’s signature economic policy just months before the midterm elections.

How Automated Material Handling Is Enhancing Pharma Manufacturing Onshoring

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Integrated automation solutions deliver significant benefits to pharma companies onshoring manufacturing capacity.

The GLP-1 Effect: How Weight Loss Drugs are Reshaping Food and Pharma

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500

GLP-1 drugs are forcing companies to adapt to a sustained shift in consumer behavior and healthcare demand that touches both food and pharma supply chains.

Will the U.S.-EU Deal on Pharma Tariffs Trigger a Resurgence of Domestic Production?

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500

The deal between the U.S. and European Union on trade in pharmaceutical products promises to have a deep impact on the underlying structure of the industry.

The High Stakes of Customs Compliance in Healthcare Shipping

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Management of healthcare shipments requires not only logistics expertise but also a deep understanding of regulatory frameworks.

Supply Chain Innovation 2025: On the Rocky Road to Resilience

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Beyond hunkering down in firefighting mode, it’s just as important that companies take a longer view of things.

Podcast | Economic Warning Signs: Debt, the Dollar and AI

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400

The U.S. economy appears to be in decent shape – but there could be some dark clouds massing on the horizon.

Understanding and Overcoming Uncertainty in U.S.-China Trade

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Companies seeking to navigate uncertainties arising from the U.S-China trade relationship can take a proactive posture to enhance the competitiveness of domestic production.

GS1 Is Killing Barcodes and Unlocking Far Smarter Supply Chains

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Retailer support for 2D barcodes, such as QR codes, is improving, but not yet universal. Logistics leaders need to act before 2027.