Cholera鈥檚 Comeback vs. ICG鈥檚 Supply Chain: A Matter of Life or Death

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Rising ocean temperatures cause increased proliferation of the Cholera-causing bacteria, Vibrio cholerae, which is 鈥渋nfluencing outbreaks on a worldwide scale鈥 [1]. As these outbreaks increase so does the demand for the oral cholera vaccine (OCV). Despite the commitment of organizations like the International Coordinating Group (ICG), unpredictable vaccine demand continues to result in 2.9M cases and 95,000 deaths per year [2]. How can ICG effectively respond to the world鈥檚 increasing demand for OCV to prevent unnecessary deaths from a preventable disease?

How Big is Amazon鈥檚 Opportunity in Healthcare?

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In October 2017, reports surfaced stating that Amazon鈥檚 entry into healthcare was imminent. Overnight, stock prices for top pharmacies, PBMs, and wholesalers plummeted, losing a sum total of ~$40B in market capitalization [1].

But how well-equipped is Amazon to disrupt the entire healthcare supply chain?

Having worked as a healthcare consultant, and as a member of a family entrenched in the business of healthcare, I can say: this is one of the most critical unknowns facing the industry.

REI: A Beacon for Sustainable Business

For many intrepid outdoor explorers, Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI) is the go-to place for buying quality, performance clothing and equipment. But does a business with passion for the outdoors really walk the walk, taking into consideration climate change as it structures its operations?