Supply Chain Pulse — 2026-10-02
Supply Chain Pulse — 2026-10-02
Here are today's top healthcare supply chain stories.
Manufacturing expands in September, but uncertainty weighs on sentiment
Although the sector remained in expansion, "not being able to rely on a steady economic policy" is worrying manufacturers, said Susan Spence, chair of the Institute for Supply Management.
Source: Supply Chain Dive - Healthcare
Walmart to build Ohio fulfillment center for oversized goods
The $300 million investment near Cincinnati will specialize in handling larger, non-sortable items, including televisions and furniture.
Source: Supply Chain Dive - Healthcare
Chemical manufacturer selects Uber Freight to manage global logistics
Oxea’s logistics operations will run under a single network spanning across the U.S., Canada, Mexico and Europe.
Source: Supply Chain Dive - Healthcare
Beyond tariffs, a storm of pressures is hampering SMB supply chains
With several variables shifting at once, this has turned out to be a year of chaos for inventory planning.
Source: Supply Chain Dive - Healthcare
Hospitals expand push to limit ER visits ahead of Medicaid cuts
Health systems are expanding urgent care, virtual care and behavioral health clinics to steer low-acuity patients away from emergency departments.
What a competitive robotic surgery market means for providers
New entrants like Johnson & Johnson MedTech could give hospitals more options as they weigh robotic surgery system purchases.
Deals tracker: WVU Health acquires Independence Health
Follow here for all the latest news about mergers, acquisitions and joint partnerships in the healthcare industry.
UnitedHealth, Aetna, Humana roll out 2027 Medicare Advantage plans
Humana and Aetna are scaling back, while UnitedHealthcare and Elevance Health are expanding.
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