Before COVID-19, it’s fair to say that specimen collection swabs received little attention from the mainstream media and people outside of the healthcare industry. Of course, that changed with the pandemic, which caused the need to scale testing rapidly. Since then, at-home test kits have become more available to the average person to test for […]
The healthcare industry is in a constant state of change. For healthcare logistics companies, that means the way we deliver and manage logistics — from medical kitting to medical couriers to capturing real-time data — is also constantly changing. Whether it’s ongoing global health challenges or new technologies disrupting traditional care models, companies need to […]
WEST HAVEN, CT, January 11, 2024 – BioTouch™, a leading provider of outsourced medical supplies, kitting, and logistics services to the healthcare industry and an Atlantic Street Capital (“ASC”) portfolio company, announced today the appointment of Robert Coyle, an executive with deep healthcare and logistics experience, as Chief Executive Officer. “Rob’s broad operational, healthcare, and […]
In today’s world, quality is more than just a goal; it is a critical strategic initiative. Businesses must meet and exceed requirements, guaranteeing their products and services are not only great but also unparalleled. To celebrate Quality Week 2023 (themed “Quality: realizing your competitive potential”), we sat down with seasoned expert, Bhavna Parekh, who stands […]
Recently we sat down with Andy Kappus, Director of Temperature Control Solutions, to talk about the importance of temperature control and the role it plays in the healthcare logistics industry, especially in terms of delivering medical samples or specimens to a lab to be processed. What is Temperature-Controlled Shipping? Can you give us an overview […]
BioTouch, a single-source, provider for all mission-critical medical kitting and logistics needs, is thrilled to announce the extension to its current 40k sq. ft facility with the addition of a further 30k sq. ft. state-of-the-art warehouse space in the Midwest region of Ireland. This facility has achieved ISO 13485:2016 certification, reinforcing BioTouch’s commitment to maintaining […]
You’re a manager in the healthcare logistics industry. You inherited a model where your company approaches supply chain logistics the same way a tech company would. But should you follow the same model? In short, no. Medical supply chains are uniquely structured with different requirements, standards, and demands. In order to improve medical supply chain […]
Our work environments have changed over the last few years. We are all handling more, and managing virtually. On-site facilities that produce medical products and equipment require safe handling while also ensuring compliance standards are met. But how do you optimize your day-to-day operations while exceeding quality control benchmarks? Let’s take a look at the […]