Supply Chain Pulse — 2026-10-20
Supply Chain Pulse — 2026-10-20
Here are today's top healthcare supply chain stories.
Cutter & Buck eyes fulfillment boost with second automated distribution center
The apparel brand’s new site in Grand Prairie, Texas, features over 50,000 storage bins and is equipped to process more than 1,200 bins per hour.
Source: Supply Chain Dive - Healthcare
Few major apparel brands pay garment workers a living wage: report
Out of 110 clothing brands — including Adidas, Chanel and Zara — only four disclose workers’ wage levels at garment factories in their supply chains, a new report from Clean Clothes Campaign found.
Source: Supply Chain Dive - Healthcare
Walmart approves 8 more parcel carriers for seller-fulfilled shipping
The retailer's marketplace now allows businesses to use DoorDash, UniUni and others if they are managing deliveries themselves.
Source: Supply Chain Dive - Healthcare
Port of Savannah to build 3.5M TEU container terminal
The port expects to be able to handle 12 million TEUs annually once construction is complete.
Source: Supply Chain Dive - Healthcare
CMS’ Medicare, Medicaid exclusion powers may cost hospitals
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid's new exclusion authority could force hospitals to spend more on compliance while creating uncertainty over appeals.
How one health system is battling rising uncompensated care costs
Sanford Health is expanding patient navigation and Medicaid renewal support as uncompensated care costs rise and more patients lose coverage.
3 reasons why healthcare organizations ditch tech vendors
Health plans and providers are increasingly inking performance-based contracts with digital health companies to ensure returns on their investment.
Ways Facility Design Can Give Healthcare Teams More Time
Jennifer Michalski of Construction Specialties discusses how durable materials, easier maintenance and targeted renovations can reduce disruption in hospitals.
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