Tariffs, uncertainty and disruption: how drug makers and distributors can build operational supply chain resilience

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Source: Pharmaceutical Technology

Original: https://www.pharmaceutical-technology.com/comment/tariffs-uncertainty-and-disrup...

Published: Wed, 11 Mar 2026 15:15:05 +0000

Ryan Rotar, vice president of healthcare market strategy at Tecsys, outlines how pharmaceutical manufacturers and distributors can build supply chain operational resilience in the context of tariffs, uncertainty and disruption. The article focuses on maintaining supply chain resilience despite tariffs. Tecsys offers healthcare solutions that improve patient care and operational efficiency through inventory optimization and supply chain control. Consolidated Service Center (CSC) centralizes purchasing, warehousing, transportation and distribution, which brings cost savings and real data for decision making. Sanford Health achieved over 90% preference card accuracy with Tecsys and reduced inventory value by over $1 million. It also saw savings of nearly $4 million in inventory and optimization of surgical supplies. Tecsys solutions include real-time tracking, RFID and line scanning for accurate case costs and better inventory utilization.