Healthcare

Pharma Warns of Drug Supply Disruptions Without a Brexit Deal

November 22, 2017

Drugmakers in the EU are warning of drug supply chaos if the U.K. and European Commission can't strike a specific deal covering the approval of medicines before their governmental divorce.

A Pharma Giant Looks for Help in Pushing Suppliers to Slash Carbon Emissions

November 21, 2017

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Three years ago, GlaxoSmithKline set up an online Supplier Exchange to enlist suppliers in a bid to meet carbon-reduction goals. Now it's found a familiar partner to manage that community.

Creating a Life-Saving Industry Through Regenerative Manufacturing

November 20, 2017

Industryweek

It almost takes a force of nature to move an idea from the lab to the factory.

This Is How Amazon Could Invade the Pharmacy Business

November 14, 2017

Bloomberg

The pharmacy market is one of the biggest potential new targets for Amazon.com Inc.

Creating a Better Healthcare Cold Chain: 7 Experts Reveal Best Practices to Improve Efficiency

November 13, 2017

UPS

There's a solution for every healthcare cold chain challenge. Find yours here.

The Fastest-Growing Jobs of the Future As Technology Takes Over

November 13, 2017

Forbes

About a hundred years ago, common jobs included manufacturing positions, roles in agriculture and artisan services. Today, occupations in health care, computers and construction are on the rise. Technology and society's changing needs mean the workforce is constantly evolving.

CVS Adds Next-Day Prescription Delivery As Threat of Amazon Competition Looms

November 13, 2017

The Washington Post

Amid broad anticipation that Amazon will soon get into the pharmacy business and disrupt the business of selling prescription drugs, pharmacy giant CVS Health has announced it will launch a next-day prescription delivery service nationwide.

Amazon's Push Into Pharmacy Business Is Full of Promise and Pitfalls

November 7, 2017

The Wall Street Journal

A move by Amazon.com Inc. into the $412bn pharmacy business would shake up how generations have gotten their medicines, but success could prove elusive even for the ever-expanding e-retailer.

Roche Pharmaceuticals: Supply-Chain Diversity Improves Innovation, Reputation

November 6, 2017

Supply Management

Diversifying your supply chain brings innovation and improves business credentials, according to the head of procurement at pharmaceutical firm Roche.

Discounts, Guarantees and the Search for 'Good' Genes: The Booming Fertility Business

November 3, 2017

The Washington Post

When Julie Schlomer got the news that she was finally pregnant at the age of 43, her thoughts turned to the other mothers. There were three of them in all, complete strangers, but they shared an extraordinary bond made possible by 21st-century medicine and marketing: They were all carrying half-siblings.

Healthcare

The latest supply-chain news, analysis, trends and tools for executives in the healthcare industry. Learn how healthcare companies and their suppliers around the world are managing the flow of products across all channels of the enterprise. Experts sound off on forecasting and demand planning, supply-chain visibility, logistics outsourcing, inventory optimization, transportation management, warehouse management, supply-chain security, corporate social responsibility and more.