HR Brew Through survey results, publicized controversy, and commentary from Human Resources professionals, a new picture of employee feedback is emerging. According to a recent article from HR Brew, “Some 39% of employees don’t feel comfortable giving honest feedback, and 44% don’t give honest feedback because they don’t think it’ll amount to anything,” highlighting a serious gap in the effectiveness …
Quadrennial Supply Chain Review Issued by White House
Material Handling & Logistics In December 2024, the White House issued the Department of Commerce’s Supply Chain Center’s first public findings using the SCALE supply chain risk assessment tool. A recent overview by Material Handling & Logistics covers the key findings, highlighting industry interdependence and the ubiquity of structural risks across sectors. The review names electronics, chemicals, and transportation as …
Supply Chain Lessons from the Healthcare Industry
Supply Chain Brain The regulatory demands and urgent needs of the healthcare industry present unique supply chain challenges. From low-volume, high-impact items and potentially short shelf lives to the high stakes of providing timely patient care, healthcare supply chain managers have turned to a range of strategies and technologies to predict shortages, avoid delays, and ensure accurate tracking across facilities. …
Medical Supply Chain Disrupted by Hurricane Helene
Supply Chain Brain Hurricane Helene caused significant damage across the southeast United States, particularly in North Carolina, causing the temporary closure of Baxter International’s largest plant. As reported by Supply Chain Brain, Baxter International is the nation’s largest manufacturer of IV fluids and dialysis solutions, and had to close its North Carolina facility as a result of significant flooding throughout …
Supply Chain Success Attributed to Doctor Involvement
Forbes Facing sweeping changes in the wake of the Affordable Care Act, many hospitals and healthcare facilities had to adjust their approach to supply chain management to keep up with evolving services and reduced margins. A recent article from Forbes examines the approach taken by Saint Luke’s Health Systems in facilities across the nation, highlighting the involvement of key stakeholders …
How Managers Face New Supply Chain Challenges
Supply Chain Brain Modern supply chain management gained sophistication in the late 1990s, and many of the principles developed during that time are still in use today – even as technology and industry demands evolve. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and other recent challenges, supply chain managers are now having to rethink some long-held approaches and revisit fundamental …
Increasing Visibility to Mitigate Drug Shortages
Supply Chain Brain Drug shortages remain an ongoing challenge across the healthcare industry, partly due to persistent pandemic-related supply chain issues. In the wake of COVID-19, vulnerability and disconnection across the pharmaceutical supply chain have become more apparent, and leaders in the industry seek improvements through technology. In a recent article from Supply Chain Brain, one executive cited the need …
Healthcare Labor Crisis Continues
Healthleaders Preliminary federal data from June 2024 shows healthcare job creation lagging behind other sectors, furthering the ongoing labor shortage across the industry. A recent article from Healthleaders reports that healthcare grew 49,000 jobs in June, down from the average of 64,000 jobs over the past year, with the majority of these healthcare jobs (22,000) coming from hospitals and ambulatory …
Traceability Helps Healthcare Supply Chains Combat Counterfeit Products
Supply & Demand Chain Executive Counterfeit products pose an ongoing threat to the safety and wellbeing of patients throughout the healthcare industry, and pose significant risks to manufacturers and retailers as well. A recent article from Supply & Demand Chain Executive examines the ways counterfeiting affects different parts of the healthcare supply chain, and shows the benefits of comprehensive traceability …
Digital Human Resource Operations
Human Resource Executive In an increasingly digital world, where quickly changing technology and demands for efficiency present ongoing challenges for Human Resource departments, a holistic approach to evolving strategies is necessary for HR to keep up with evolving workforces. In a recent article from Human Resource Executive, the author presents five key components of such an approach, emphasizing the importance …
