Supply Chain Pulse — 2026-10-03
Supply Chain Pulse — 2026-10-03
Here are today's top healthcare supply chain stories.
Puma taps Maersk to manage North America distribution network
Under the agreement, capacity across three Puma U.S. distribution centers will be available to other Maersk customers.
Source: Supply Chain Dive - Healthcare
AutoZone hones in on domestic distribution network
The auto parts retailer opened 16 mega hubs this quarter and 39 this year in total as it advances its inventory replenishment strategy.
Source: Supply Chain Dive - Healthcare
Ikea freight to be hauled by driverless Kodiak trucks
The unsupervised long-haul service between Dallas-Fort Worth and Houston looks to launch by the end of 2026.
Source: Supply Chain Dive - Healthcare
FedEx rolls out added security option for select deliveries
FedEx Authenticated Delivery requires the recipient to present a QR code upon arrival, which could benefit high-value items like electronics.
Source: Supply Chain Dive - Healthcare
CommonSpirit targets $1B in cost reductions
CommonSpirit Health reported a $662 million net loss in fiscal 2026.
Midterms revive universal healthcare debate in key states
Oregon officials are crafting a universal coverage plan as Democrats push to restore federal Affordable Care Act subsidies and Medicaid funding.
HCA closes home health, hospice sale to Deaconess
The home health and hospice locations are spread across eight states.
HRSA 340B rebate pilot to include 21 drugs, 10 drugmakers
Ten pharmaceutical companies will replace 340B discounts with rebates for 21 drugs under the initiative.
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