The Power of Americas-Based Healthcare Solutions

• • Healthcare systems can aim to reduce risk by limiting overseas and long-distance shipping, and consider going with Americas-based solutions
  • Predictable sourcing can provide relief amidst a volatile tariff and trade climate
  • By focusing supply chain foundations on products made in the Americas, health systems can make environmentally conscious logistic plans with less dependence on international freight
  • An Americas-based supply chain can offer greater control through domestic and nearshore infrastructures

The global supply chain is ever-changing, presenting unpredictable disruptions, escalating inventory concerns, and unprecedented challenges that hinder healthcare leaders from making informed, strategic decisions proactively. Economic fluctuations driven by legislative changes across international markets often trigger ripple effects that compromise long-term supply chain resilience.

The COVID-19 pandemic exposed vulnerabilities within the existing system everywhere. When overseas manufacturing plants shut down, shortages in personal protective equipment (PPE) and essential medical supplies like contrast dye left providers scrambling¹.

A supply chain rooted in Americas-based manufacturing sets a solid foundation for resiliency. It reduces reliance on unpredictable foreign vendors and helps decrease procedural disruptions. By improving your operations with reliable, local sourcing, your teams gain the foresight and flexibility needed to navigate uncertainty.

As your strategic partner, O&M Halyard, part of the Owens & Minor family, is committed to delivering this resilience to you every day. We have manufacturing facilities dedicated to our HALYARD* products located in Texas, North Carolina, and Mexico – in addition to Thailand – for a significant Americas-based footprint.

The need for reliability has never been more urgent. Waiting until your facility is already facing supply gaps is the wrong time to evaluate your supply chain partners.

By shifting toward Americas-based production, providers reduce exposure to global instability. From natural disasters to political conflict, overseas sourcing introduces uncontrollable risks. In contrast, we consistently strive to transform complex data into actionable logistics strategies that help facilities plan ahead for a successful future with obstacles in mind.

With experts on site and in the background, we leverage over 140 years of experience building resilient supply chains. Our domestic production facilities, like the raw material hub in Lexington, NC, and our nationwide distribution centers in the U.S., ensure we are locally responsive and ready when it matters most.

Our people make the difference. We’re not just delivering products—we’re building relationships founded on trust by listening to you and your teams.

Job Creation & Economic Growth in The United States
Americas-based manufacturing boosts local economies. According to research from the Manufacturing Institute and Deloitte, U.S. manufacturing will drive an estimated 3.8 million new jobs in the United States alone by 20332. More jobs mean stronger communities and a more responsive domestic ecosystem.

Distribution Efficiencies
When you partner with O&M Halyard—where 80% of manufacturing is Americas-based³—you benefit from a proven 99% order accuracy and 99% on-time delivery rate⁴ for U.S. customers. Beyond our Americas-based manufacturing, and over 400 facilities worldwide, our advanced logistics tools like QSight® RFID offer end-to-end inventory control, minimizing delays and ensuring transparency.

Americas-based partnerships allow medical manufacturers to move faster, fulfill orders more efficiently, and carry smaller inventories with less financial risk.

Key takeaway: Speed, accuracy, and local investment aren’t perks—they’re necessities in a modern, value-driven supply chain.

Global sourcing often comes with known hurdles, especially those related to compliance and regulations. Navigating varying international regulations may lead to costly delays and limited visibility into quality standards. For U.S. customers, the case to opt for domestic manufacturing and distribution solutions is strong.

Products manufactured in the U.S. for example, according to the FDA, are easier to validate. “The “Made in the USA” designation is easier to validate because nearly all parts, labor, and processes originate within the U.S.—ensuring alignment with stringent FDA, OSHA, and healthcare-specific guidelines⁵.”

Because products manufactured and distributed within the U.S. face fewer of FDA barriers, we continuously think of innovative ways to incorporate more U.S.- based manufacturing and distribution opportunities, alongside their Americas-based initiative, into their supply chain solutions. This includes our domestic manufacturing facility in North Carolina, and new distribution centers in South Dakota and West Virginia.

• • Potential for greater transparency in quality control
  • More opportunity for faster audit response and traceability
  • Greater chance of alignment with U.S. sustainability and labor values

Key takeaway: Domestic and nearshore solutions may make it easier to uphold—and prove—your commitment to compliance, safety, and ethical manufacturing.

The future of healthcare supply is rooted in reliability, transparency, and collaboration. From faster delivery timelines and greater compliance oversight to real-time inventory control and regional responsiveness, the advantages of Americas-based manufacturing extend far beyond cost savings.

We don’t just deliver products, we deliver peace of mind. Through our Americas-based network and deep expertise, we help decrease procedural disruptions and ensure our partners stay on the leading edge of care delivery.

We invite you to learn more about how we can support your organization’s mission. Connect with one of our representatives today to explore tailored solutions for your supply chain challenges.

CITATIONS

1. BALCH, B. (2025, MAY 29). HEALTH CARE SECTOR BRACES FOR SUPPLY CHAIN UNCERTAINTY WITH CHANGING TARIFF POLICIES. ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN MEDICAL COLLEGES. RETRIEVED FROM HTTPS://WWW.AAMC.ORG/NEWS/HEALTH-CARE-SECTOR-BRACES-SUPPLY-CHAIN-UNCERTAINTY-CHANGING-TARIFF-POLICIES

2. ROSS, L. (2025, JUNE 11). RESHORING TRENDS IN THE MEDICAL INDUSTRY. THOMAS INSIGHTS. RETRIEVED FROM HTTPS://WWW.THOMASNET.COM/INSIGHTS/RESHORING-MEDICAL-INDUSTRY/