Supply Chain Pulse — 2026-08-26
Supply Chain Pulse — 2026-08-26
Here are today's top healthcare supply chain stories.
USPS announces 6% rate increase for 2026 peak season
The holiday price bump is set to impact Ground Advantage, Priority Mail and other package shipping services starting Oct. 4.
Source: Supply Chain Dive - Healthcare
BJ’s Wholesale Club to cut SKUs by 20%
The retailer, which has attempted reduction efforts in the past, hopes to bring down its inventory assortment to 6,000 or 6,500 SKUs.
Source: Supply Chain Dive - Healthcare
Crowley launches Central America-Port Houston ocean service
The weekly service aims to meet demand for fresh produce, consumer goods and other time-sensitive cargo on this route.
Source: Supply Chain Dive - Healthcare
Where Walmart’s packaging ended up on 2025 sustainability targets
The retailer noted “trade-offs among product protection, food safety, cost, regulatory requirements, recycled material availability” and more, per its FY2026 ESG Report.
Source: Supply Chain Dive - Healthcare
FedEx’s healthcare leader outlines next steps in sector growth plan
Expanding the carrier's cold chain footprint and attracting more pharmaceutical shippers are among Nick Gennari's priorities.
Source: Supply Chain Dive - Healthcare
Canada to install retaliatory tariffs of up to 50% on US imports
The levies will go into effect Sept. 8 and match the rates of U.S. tariffs on goods such as steel, dairy products, appliances and agricultural equipment.
Source: Supply Chain Dive - Healthcare
Deere expects ‘step-up’ in tariff costs in 2027
More than $380 million in tariff refunds have reduced the company's expected duty expenses to $750 million this year.
Source: Supply Chain Dive - Healthcare
Medicaid state-directed payments rule under fire
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has gone too far, provider and health insurance groups charge.
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