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 …
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 …
ISA Highlights the Critical Role of Supply Chain Automation
Supply Chain Brain The International Society of Automation (ISA) released a 2024 position paper, highlighted in a recent article from Supply Chain Brain, outlining the importance of automation across the supply chain industry. The ISA notes the essential role automation plays in building supply chain resilience, and offers guidance for decision makers on incorporating these technologies into existing operations. As …
Optimizing Logistics with Smart Warehousing
Supply & Demand Chain Executive Growing trends around smart warehousing are changing the logistics landscape for businesses of all kinds. Emerging and existing technology provides increasing opportunities for the development of “smart warehouses” that rely on automation, cloud-based management systems, machine learning, and other systems to streamline operations and improve efficiency. A recent article from Supply & Demand Chain Executive …
Using Offshore Prototyping to Save Costs for Manufacturing Companies
STAMOD The manufacturing industry continues to face challenges related to cost savings, and companies will need to find creative ways to reduce expenses while remaining focused on quality and efficiency. In a recent article from STAMOD, the organization outlines seven strategies related to offshore prototyping that can yield both cost savings and long-term value. The article provides context and practical …
Improving Pharmacy Purchasing Power
Chief Healthcare Executive Citing a disconnect between pharmacy leaders and C-suite hospital executives, as well as lack of transparent data, an article from Chief Healthcare Executive lays out common issues preventing pharmacies from maximizing purchasing power. The article suggests improved data tracking as a path for more informed decision making, as well as empowering pharmacy leaders to make independent decisions …
Methods for Reducing Supply Chain Costs
Inc. The past several years have presented numerous challenges across the supply chains of numerous industries. These challenges, however, also present valuable lessons for future supply chain management that reduce overall operating expenses and build resiliency. A recent article from Inc. outlines 3 key ways that supply chain managers can reduce costs: front-loading the “kitting and assembly” stage to …
The Importance of Post Payment Audits
Post Payment Audits – Running a business is, at least in part, a numbers game. Entire teams of people have to manage profits, expenses, payroll, and beyond. It’s a near constant battle to manage overhead and the bottom line, maintain profitability, and stop any financial leaks along the way. This is no small undertaking, and when small mistakes pile up, …
Supply Chain Management: Third Party Power
Supply chains are built of many moving pieces – each with its own personnel, technological requirements, and role to play in the success of the organization. With so many components, managing the entire operation is no small feat. Even the most successful supply chains, with the most capable management staff, tend to have room for improvement. It could be an …
How do you eliminate the pain points in your supply chain?
Let’s face it, supply chain management can be trying at times, yet it is one of the most important parts of a business. Integrating advanced software will help keep track of progress and inventory at all levels to eliminate waste and worry across the network. Each part of the chain is just as important as the last and an efficient tracking of inventory …
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