Supply Chain Pulse — 2026-08-12
Supply Chain Pulse — 2026-08-12
Here are today's top healthcare supply chain stories.
Clorox says ERP transition will provide supply chain gains this year
The household cleaning and consumer products maker expects improvements through better planning, lower inventory levels and more automation.
Source: Supply Chain Dive - Healthcare
GE Appliances deepens Texas Instruments sourcing for resilience
The appliance manufacturer aims to maintain continuity of supply by boosting spend with the semiconductor firm, an executive told Supply Chain Dive.
Source: Supply Chain Dive - Healthcare
Jalapeños served at Qdoba, Chipotle tied to Salmonella outbreak
Both chains stopped serving potentially contaminated peppers after hundreds of consumers across 27 states fell ill.
Source: Supply Chain Dive - Healthcare
Nintendo recoups $300M in tariff refunds as memory crunch intensifies
The video game console maker said it absorbed most duties last year, but it faces another supply chain hurdle as memory prices continue to rise.
Source: Supply Chain Dive - Healthcare
Walmart proposes fulfillment warehouse in New York
The retailer filed a request to build a 1.5 million-square-foot facility in Wallkill, Orange County, in July.
Source: Supply Chain Dive - Healthcare
Amazon combines air, ground operations teams
The organizational change will drive faster decisions and sharper planning for the company's middle-mile transportation network, an executive said.
Source: Supply Chain Dive - Healthcare
Insurers stick with margin-first blueprint as outlook improves
Health insurers are gaining confidence as premium hikes, benefit cuts and plan exits lift earnings, even as Medicaid cuts and commercial costs loom.
How Advocate is fostering growth, innovation amid tough conditions
Advocate is looking to expand its footprint by bringing North Carolina-based WakeMed Health & Hospitals into the system.
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