Supply Chain Pulse — 2026-06-03
Supply Chain Pulse — 2026-06-03
Here are today's top healthcare supply chain stories.
USTR floats 25% tariff on Brazil imports
The agency proposed the levy as a result of a Section 301 investigation launched last year, with a public hearing set for July 6.
Source: Supply Chain Dive - Healthcare
Advance Auto Parts nears finish line on distribution center consolidation strategy
The auto parts retailer also plans to open up to 15 market hubs this year as it aims to improve same-day hard parts coverage across its store network.
Source: Supply Chain Dive - Healthcare
Hershey names Utz Brands executive supply chain chief
Mitchell Arends is scheduled to succeed retiring Chief Supply Chain Officer Jason Reiman on June 22.
Source: Supply Chain Dive - Healthcare
Trump further tweaks steel, aluminum, copper tariffs
A greater range of industrial and agricultural equipment made with the metals will temporarily face a reduced 15% levy starting June 8, per the White House.
Source: Supply Chain Dive - Healthcare
Target launches $367M food distribution center in Colorado
The retailer’s newest and largest food facility to date replenishes the nearly 130 stores it serves up to two days faster than before.
Source: Supply Chain Dive - Healthcare
CMS takes strict approach to Medicaid work requirements
Medicaid beneficiaries, and states, will contend with a rigorous enrollment system under the work requirements policy.
Medicaid budget crunch puts insurers in the spotlight
States facing Medicaid budget pressure are leaning on insurers to help root out fraud, raising questions about payments, oversight and margins.
Why Lilly’s 340B ultimatum signals new phase in provider battles
Eli Lilly's plan to withhold 340B drug discounts from hospitals that do not share claims data is likely to set up a legal fight over safety-net funding.
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