Supply Chain Pulse — 2026-08-28
Supply Chain Pulse — 2026-08-28
Here are today's top healthcare supply chain stories.
How a New York City bill could shake up Amazon, FedEx delivery operations
Proponents say the Delivery Protection Act will hold Amazon to account, but a report warns the bill could up shipping costs and slow service in the city.
Source: Supply Chain Dive - Healthcare
US, Canada trade war poses sourcing risks for agriculture, consumer goods
The tit-for-tat tariff fight could hike costs for goods from ski jackets to agriculture and forest products, industry groups warn.
Source: Supply Chain Dive - Healthcare
UPS preps higher holiday surcharges for 2026
The added fees, which start as early as Sept. 27, come as the carrier prepares for U.S. volume to jump 24% from Q3 to Q4.
Source: Supply Chain Dive - Healthcare
Packaging sector braces for US-Canada trade war impacts
Trade associations representing manufacturers of fiber, metal and glass packaging weighed in on expected effects — mainly higher costs — that could affect companies along both countries’ supply chains
Source: Supply Chain Dive - Healthcare
Corona, Modelo maker names supply chain lead for beer division
Alex Alvarez will join Constellation Brands as the unit’s chief supply chain officer after serving in supply chain roles at Suntory Global Spirits and Brown-Forman.
Source: Supply Chain Dive - Healthcare
Lenovo ramps up regional manufacturing amid chip shortage, tariff risks
The computer maker’s recent moves include doubling capacity at its U.S. manufacturing plant and starting production at its Saudi Arabia campus.
Source: Supply Chain Dive - Healthcare
Medicare Advantage enrollment caps promise to reshape 2027
Medicare Advantage insurers are imposing government-approved enrollment caps to control growth.
How imaging evolved from X-rays to AI-assisted scans
Medical imaging has moved from basic X-rays to AI-enabled tools that can help doctors better see and measure structures within the body.
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