Supply Chain Pulse — 2026-09-19
Supply Chain Pulse — 2026-09-19
Here are today's top healthcare supply chain stories.
FedEx levies fees on US imports from Canada, Europe and others
The demand surcharges, which also include higher fees for China-to-U.S. volume, will take effect as parcel shippers gear up for peak season.
Source: Supply Chain Dive - Healthcare
TJX CEO: Distribution model will help weather El Niño
The off-price retailer’s supply chain strategy allows it to hold inventory instead of going straight to stores, according to a Q2 earnings call.
Source: Supply Chain Dive - Healthcare
3 tips from Chewy’s COO on gaining a last-mile delivery edge
Personalization and close carrier collaboration can help shippers win in a space where Amazon and Walmart loom large, Scott Anderson told Supply Chain Dive.
Source: Supply Chain Dive - Healthcare
Diesel prices surge past $6.28 per gallon
A national average delivered another significant jump in record-setting prices.
Source: Supply Chain Dive - Healthcare
Target: Supplier energy transitions key for Scope 3 reductions
The retailer said efforts such as its Forward Renew program in partnership with Schneider Electric are the most impactful for reducing its upstream carbon footprint.
Source: Supply Chain Dive - Healthcare
Elevance Health sued again over out-of-network penalty
A Long Island physician group argues Anthem's referral penalty allegedly undermines the No Surprises Act dispute process.
HCSC cuts Medicare Advantage footprint after Cigna deal
HCSC is exiting more than 100 Medicare Advantage counties while prioritizing HMOs, C-SNPs and D-SNPs in its 2027 lineup.
Deals tracker: Ascension to sell Mercy Care to Aetna
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