Supply Chain Pulse — 2026-08-22
Supply Chain Pulse — 2026-08-22
Here are today's top healthcare supply chain stories.
Panama Canal to trim daily shipping slots due to El Niño
Concerns over drought from the weather event is pushing the canal to limit how many vessels traverse the waterway this fall.
Source: Supply Chain Dive - Healthcare
US to temporarily relieve ground beef tariffs in bid to lower prices
President Donald Trump said he will allow 300,000 metric tons of product to enter the country duty-free for the next 90 days as domestic production is set to hit the lowest level since 1970.
Source: Supply Chain Dive - Healthcare
Best Buy achieves zero waste goal at supply chain facilities
The consumer electronics giant said 29 of its supply chain facilities were certified zero waste and meet requirements for a resource use and efficiency certification.
Source: Supply Chain Dive - Healthcare
Port of Los Angeles preps for cargo bump as shippers navigate global risks
The port may see a 5% volume uptick amid Red Sea and Panama Canal concerns and is readying itself for the scenario in talks with operating partners.
Source: Supply Chain Dive - Healthcare
Walmart expands 30-minutes-or-less delivery as speed woos shoppers
Despite added charges for faster fulfillment, customers are flocking to the retailer's roster of quick delivery options, executives said.
Source: Supply Chain Dive - Healthcare
Birkenstock production network capacity expansion on track to meet 2027 target
The footwear maker’s plans include enlarging and refitting plants in Germany while also extending a factory in Portugal.
Source: Supply Chain Dive - Healthcare
Epic MyChart phishing scam prompts hospital warnings
Health systems are warning patients of scammers sending emails, texts and calls posing as Epic’s MyChart.
Deals tracker: Salem Health nears merger with Santiam Hospital
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