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- DHL Express, the world's leading international express services provider, today announced a significant expansion of its specialized Medical Express (WMX) service, adding a next-day delivery capability for the critical Brazil-to-USA lane.
- The enhancement connects South America and Puerto Rico more efficiently to the United States, providing crucial support for customers in the pharmaceutical and clinical research sectors navigating complex global
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DHL Group to Invest $2.2B in DHL Health Logistics by 2030
What You Should Know:
- DHL Group has announced a significant investment of $2.2B (€2B) by 2030 to strengthen its logistics capabilities in the life sciences and healthcare sector.
- The strategic investment aims to support the company's "Strategy 2030" and enhance its ability to assist healthcare customers in expanding their operations, fostering innovation, and improving patient care on a global scale.
DHL Health Logistics Investment Focus
A substantial portion of
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Hospitals Face Mounting Supply Chain Crisis, Survey Reveals
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A new survey from symplr®, a provider of enterprise healthcare operations software, reveals the escalating challenges and shifting priorities facing U.S. hospitals and health systems in their supply chains. The 2025 State of Healthcare Supply Chain Survey, which polled nearly 100 healthcare supply chain leaders, highlights a landscape where disruptions have surpassed cost concerns, patient outcomes are a top priority, and a skills gap is hindering
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Siemens Healthineers Expands U.S. Parts Inventory and Logistics Network
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- Siemens Healthineers, a global medical technology company announced a significant expansion of its U.S. parts inventory and logistics network with the opening of two new mega depots in Dayton, New Jersey, and Manteca, California.
- This strategic move, in partnership with GXO, the world's largest pure-play contract logistics provider, strengthens Siemens Healthineers' commitment to providing exceptional customer service and ensuring timely access to
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AdventHealth Tops Gartner’s Healthcare Supply Chain Ranking for 2024
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- Gartner has released its 16th annual Healthcare Supply Chain Top 25 ranking, and AdventHealth has claimed the top spot for the first time.
- The prestigious ranking recognizes US health systems demonstrating leadership in supply chain management amidst a challenging environment.
Navigating Disruption and Prioritizing Risk Management
This year's ranking highlights the resilience of healthcare supply chains in the face of ongoing disruptions, including
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Clarium Secures $10.5M for AI-Powered Hospital Supply Chain
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- Clarium, Inc., a healthcare technology innovator focused on transforming hospital supply chain operations, has secured a $10.5M in strategic financing round led by General Catalyst, with participation from Kaiser Permanente Ventures, Texas Medical Center Venture Fund, Yale New Haven Health, and existing investors.
- With this new funding, Clarium plans to expand its team, deepen partnerships with leading health systems, and continue refining its
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Gartner Releases Healthcare Supply Chain Top 25 for 2023: Cleveland Clinic Rated #1
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- The 15th annual Gartner Healthcare Supply Chain Top 25 ranking is out, offering a snapshot of the leading U.S. health systems excelling in this crucial area.
- This year, Cleveland Clinic reigns supreme, showcasing leadership in digital initiatives and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) commitment.
Cleveland Clinic Takes the Top Spot
Cleveland Clinic clinches the top spot in the 2023 ranking, demonstrating leadership in both digital initiatives and
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Advantus Health, SupplyCopia Partner to Enhance Healthcare Supply Chains with AI
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- Advantus Health Partners and SupplyCopia announce a strategic partnership to enhance data solutions for healthcare organizations.
- This collaboration leverages SupplyCopia's advanced AI and machine learning technologies to analyze massive datasets and deliver actionable insights, ultimately improving patient outcomes and reducing costs.
SupplyCopia collaboration enhances patient-centered decision making and reduces costs
SupplyCopia's AI and machine learning
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Healthcare Supply Chains Still in Survival Mode, Report Finds
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Three years after COVID-19 was declared a public health emergency, many healthcare supply chain leaders and frontline professionals are operating in survival mode, according to new industry research from Deloitte Consulting LLP.Ongoing challenges include economic pressures, multiple resource shortages, data visibility and labor issues.
Key Findings
To gain greater insight into these impacts, Deloitte expanded its study by conducting site visits to healthcare
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M&A: GHX to Acquire Prodigo Solutions
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- Today, Global Healthcare Exchange (GHX) announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Pittsburgh, Penn.-based Prodigo Solutions, Inc. (Prodigo), a supply chain and data enablement technology company.
- Prodigo was founded in 2008 by UPMC, the world-renowned Pittsburgh-based healthcare provider and insurer. Prodigo’s offerings help to broaden the healthcare supply chain’s span of control, expanding the potential for savings
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