Supply Chain Pulse — 2026-09-01
Supply Chain Pulse — 2026-09-01
Here are today's top healthcare supply chain stories.
Dollar General deploys AI across distribution centers, stores
The retailer is using Relex Solutions’ supply chain platform to manage ordering schedules, lead times, supplier coordination and fulfillment methods.
Source: Supply Chain Dive - Healthcare
Heritage Grocers appoints logistics executive
As chief logistics officer, Adrian Castañeda will lead transportation, distribution and supply chain operations for the Hispanic and ethnic food retailer.
Source: Supply Chain Dive - Healthcare
Williams-Sonoma to spread tariff refunds to vendors, employees
The kitchenware retailer is funneling $10 million toward the retirement accounts of workers who helped it navigate tariffs while also reimbursing vendors for discounts.
Source: Supply Chain Dive - Healthcare
Intel report shows gap between robotics expectations and readiness
Although 70% of manufacturing leaders expect to manage a robot fleet in the next five years, roughly four in 10 have a formal strategy in place for a mixed human-robot workforce.
Source: Supply Chain Dive - Healthcare
Nvidia says supply shortages are limiting AI revenue growth
The company increased its supply commitments in Q2 by $160 billion compared with the previous quarter, but it still faces a sourcing bottleneck.
Source: Supply Chain Dive - Healthcare
GLP-1s are forcing hospitals to rethink care models, investments
The proliferation of GLP-1s is leading to less demand for high-margin services for patients with obesity.
How General Catalyst sees tech boosting Summa Health
Hemant Taneja, CEO of General Catalyst, explained how its technology efforts are part of Summa Health’s path to financial resilience.
How health systems are evaluating administrative AI tools
Health systems are facing a deluge of pitches from AI companies, forcing them to fine-tune how they vet and select new tools.
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