July 30, 2026- Walgreens opened a new fulfillment center in Kent, Washington, on July 22 in an effort to boost prescription processing, according to Supply Chain Dive. Equipped with robotic technology, micro-fulfillment centers automate tasks such as picking and packing to process millions of prescriptions weekly. The Kent facility is part of Walgreens’ efforts to grow and … [Read more...]

July 30, 2026- Teleflex Incorporated announced it has received Biologics License Application (BLA) approval for EZPLAZ™ Freeze Dried Plasma (FDP) from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). EZPLAZ™ FDP is approved for transfusion in adults with bleeding-related conditions requiring replacement of plasma coagulation factors, including uncontrolled bleeding (hemorrhage), … [Read more...]

July 30, 2026- Baxter International Inc. reported results for the second quarter of 2026. Second-Quarter 2026 Companywide Financial Results Unless otherwise noted, all financial results reflect continuing operations and exclude Baxter’s former Kidney Care business, which is reported as discontinued operations. Please see the attached schedules accompanying this press … [Read more...]

July 30, 2026- Henry Schein, Inc. announced today that it is creating the Henry Schein Leadership Team (HSLT) to replace its Executive Management Committee. The Company will also integrate its global supply chain organization with its global distribution group. The new leadership structure will continue to develop the Company’s strategic priorities, accelerate its execution, … [Read more...]

July 30, 2026- A new national survey of 102 health system supply chain and executive leaders, including Mass General Brigham, Stanford Medicine and MultiCare Health System, examines how procurement priorities are shifting in 2026. Despite rising costs, quality remains non-negotiable for 52% of leaders, who are turning to standardization, resilience investments and low-risk AI … [Read more...]

July 29, 2026- BD and EMS, one of Brazil's leading pharmaceutical companies, announced their collaboration in the launch of a semaglutide therapy in Brazil. This collaboration and launch underscore a shared commitment to addressing patients' ongoing healthcare challenges associated with chronic diseases, including obesity and type 2 diabetes. EMS's semaglutide utilizes BD's … [Read more...]

July 29, 2026- The Association for Health Care Resource & Materials Management (AHRMM) recognized the inaugural recipients of the 2026 AHRMM Supply Chain Excellence Awards during the AHRMM26 Welcome Reception in San Antonio. The awards celebrate healthcare supply chain teams that are advancing innovation, collaboration and mission-driven leadership to improve operations and … [Read more...]

July 29, 2026- In healthcare distribution, success often depends on staying calm under pressure, leading with purpose and remaining committed to the mission no matter the obstacles. For many professionals across the med/surg industry, those qualities were forged long before they entered healthcare — during their service in the United States military. In this special July … [Read more...]

July 29, 2026- Georgia-based Wellstar Health System plans to lay off almost 800 employees, effective July 28, according to Fox 5 Atlanta. The layoffs impact 761 employees, which is 2% of Wellstar’s workforce, which has more than 35,000 employees total, per Becker's Hospital Review. The reductions come as Wellstar finalized an agreement in June to acquire Mountain Lakes Medical … [Read more...]

July 29, 2026- Blood drawing chairs may look like basic clinical furniture, but in reality, they can affect patient comfort, staff efficiency, room layout, cleaning routines, and daily phlebotomy workflow, according to CME Corp. Healthcare organizations should evaluate them as clinical workstations rather than simply as seats. This buying guide from CME Corp. explains what to … [Read more...]