The U.S. plan for boosters will steer tens of millions of doses into the arms of many U.S. adults starting as soon as Friday. That’s angered nations where many people are still struggling to obtain a first shot.
COVID-19, along with its direct impacts (lockdowns, border closures, etc.), has sent a domino effect of related disruption, including supply shortages and financial distress – but these aren’t the only threats in town.
Michael Einhorn, chief executive officer of medical supplier Dealmed, explains how the healthcare purchasing system frustrates attempts to diversify sourcing of personal protective equipment and head off future shortages in times of emergency.
Microlistics, a global provider of warehouse management systems (WMS), points to five common warehousing strategies that organizations need to master if they wish to be successful in a multi-channel world.
As U.S. regulatory approval of Pfizer Inc.’s COVID-19 shot paves the way for companies to get more aggressive with inoculations, American workers are increasingly supportive of punitive measures for unvaccinated colleagues.
As the Biden administration moved last week to make COVID-19 booster shots available for many U.S. adults, health-care providers are preparing for a fresh pandemic battle: getting uncertain or confused patients to take another dose.
Supply chain digitization is imperative for companies who want to stay competitive in the marketplace. Experts state that 80% of the supply chain costs are locked in within the design of the supply chain, so focusing on that area is paramount to running cost-efficient supply chains.
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