Supply Chain Dive Emerging trends for 2026 show a challenging year ahead for Supply Chain leaders across industries. A recent article from Supply Chain Dive examines some of the most pressing shortages, and highlights the urgent need for leaders develop resilience around sourcing. From pressures created by tariffs to rising copper demands and critical mineral shortages, as well as instability …
Adjusting to Healthcare Challenges in 2026
Forbes Challenges across the healthcare industry continue to evolve. With changes in grant and Medicaid funding, ongoing labor shortages, and increased overhead (as well as the resulting difficulties with staff compensation), healthcare leaders must remain agile and explore new approaches to operational efficiency. A recent article from Forbes examines these challenges in detail, and highlights several strategies that allow healthcare …
Leadership Capacity Lagging Behind Organizational Change
Supply & Demand Chain Executive McLean & Company’s recently released HR Trends Report 2026 highlights a significant challenge facing leadership teams, and points to larger trends shaping the way people work and live. According to the report, leadership teams across industries are struggling to keep pace with the rapidly changing world, resulting in significant gaps between leaders, employee expectations, and …
The Balancing Act of Outsourced HR
Entrepreneur Many small organizations are turning to Professional Employer Organizations (PEOs) for their human resource needs. From payroll to hiring and beyond, these types of businesses allow small organizations to benefit from HR expertise without having to hire a team in-house. A recent article from Entrepreneur examines these trends, including what size organizations begin to lose the benefits of such outsourced …
Patient Care Shaped by Purchasing Decisions
ASU News An international study aimed at understanding hospital “sourcing levers” sheds light on the relationship between purchasing decisions and patient care outcomes. Going beyond strategy, a recent article from ASU News reviews the study and highlights how supply chain decisions directly affect patient outcomes. With a long-term focus on quality of care (not just cost reduction), healthcare supply chain …
Improving Healthcare with Private Equity
McKinsey & Company A recent podcast featuring Matt Holt, managing director and president of private equity at New Mountain Capital, examines the potential for private investment to improve healthcare systems, and ultimately, patient outcomes. In the interview, Holt discusses trends in technology adoption and care delivery, and how private markets can drive innovation and modernization. Through the lens of investment …
Understanding U.S. Supplier Finances Before Investing
Forbes The United States economy is in a state of flux as tariffs continue to affect supply chains and major manufacturers make moves to focus on domestic production, but this uncertainty means that companies need to take extra care in understanding the landscape before making major decisions. A recent article from Forbes takes stock of recent developments among U.S. suppliers, …
Leveraging Predictive Analytics for Supply Chain Optimization
Supply & Demand Chain Executive Emerging technologies around artificial intelligence, prescriptive analytics, and predictive analytics have major implications for supply chain management, providing teams with revolutionary control and tracking systems to reduce costs, streamline operations, and improve overall functionality. A recent article from Supply & Demand Chain Executive examines these new technologies and the potential impact they have across the …
Diversity Officer Drives Staff Engagement with Individualized Support
HR Brew Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion programs have faced both pushback and staunch support in recent years. For Rady Children’s Hospital in San Diego, developing an agile, individualized DEI program has been a catalyst for staff engagement and improved patient care. In a recent article from HR Brew, chief diversity officer Nancy Maldonado discussed taking on the role, its associated …
Meeting Supply Chain Fragility with Innovation
Forbes Numerous events over recent years have created challenges for the healthcare supply chain industry. From natural disasters to labor strikes, rising costs to geopolitical turmoil, multiple factors are contributing to the fragility of healthcare supply chains, requiring professionals within the industry to develop innovative strategies. A recent article from Forbes explores some of these strategies, including the incorporation of …
