Supply Chain Pulse — 2026-09-03
Supply Chain Pulse — 2026-09-03
Here are today's top healthcare supply chain stories.
North Carolina lumber company invests in on-site rail, part of $40M project
Great Southern Wood-NC and the North Carolina Railroad Company’s infrastructure investments aim to lower transportation costs.
Source: Supply Chain Dive - Healthcare
The perfect mix: How convenience stores can balance human ideas and AI in SKU planning
The right technology can spot sales patterns and flag gaps, but supply chain leaders still need to make the final call about adding and cutting items, one expert said.
Source: Supply Chain Dive - Healthcare
Gap, Kohl’s among retailers adding DoorDash delivery option
With the new partnerships, DoorDash said it now has more than half a million products eligible for sub-hour delivery.
Source: Supply Chain Dive - Healthcare
Bath & Body Works rethinks promotional inventory purchases
CEO Daniel Heaf said a reduction in distressed inventory came from “buying our seasonal business correctly.”
Source: Supply Chain Dive - Healthcare
Starbucks hires Nike veteran to lead supply chain operations
Andrew Corner, who has held supply chain roles at Nike and Burberry, was named SVP of supply chain operations at the coffeehouse, effective Aug. 24.
Source: Supply Chain Dive - Healthcare
How nonprofit health systems fared so far this year
Hospitals saw more self-pay patients after enhanced health insurance exchange subsidies expired.
Hospitals mull refurbished medtech and upgrades to cut costs
Refurbished imaging equipment and MRI upgrades can offer substantial savings compared with buying new.
Layoffs, closures tracker: John Muir Health to lay off 75
Follow here for all the latest news about layoffs and closures in the healthcare industry.
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