Supply Chain Pulse — 2026-08-05
Supply Chain Pulse — 2026-08-05
Here are today's top healthcare supply chain stories.
Behind the scenes of Amazon’s automated Washington warehouse
Hercules robots and packing technology help power the fulfillment center in Kent. Here's a step-by-step tour.
Source: Supply Chain Dive - Healthcare
UPS, Amazon fuel surcharges help blunt higher costs
Through heightened fees on shippers, top delivery providers are limiting the impact of fuel expenses on their bottom lines.
Source: Supply Chain Dive - Healthcare
25 states sue Trump over Section 301 forced-labor tariffs
The suit claims the tariffs are a workaround for a Supreme Court decision that revoked sweeping duties imposed by President Donald Trump.
Source: Supply Chain Dive - Healthcare
Trump has another tariff plan to reshore generic drug production. Will it work?
The president’s most recent tariff proposal gives pharma more time to transition its global supply chain and reshore generic drug production.
Source: Supply Chain Dive - Healthcare
Amazon taps fulfillment model for dedicated, branded delivery trucks
Through its Amazon Business segment, the company is rolling out trucks designed for consolidated drop-offs and palletized delivery at loading docks.
Source: Supply Chain Dive - Healthcare
Cigna, UnitedHealthcare pitch ‘level-funded’ plans to employers
"Level-funded" plans allow employers to balance the upsides of self-insured and fully insured health benefits.
Hospitals may get millions after Medicare DSH ruling
Hospitals could gain millions of dollars in Medicare payments after a Texas court vacated a 2023 regulation on disproportionate-share payments.
Massachusetts health systems test new hospital-to-home initiative
Massachusetts awarded nearly $1.4 million to seven hospitals to improve home care access for older adults.
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