Healthcare Supply Chain Management Global Market Report 2025

Healthcare supply chain management is a process designed to efficiently oversee the flow of medical goods and services from manufacturers to patients. This involves the acquisition of resources, effective management of supplies, and the timely delivery of goods and services to healthcare providers and patients.

The key components in the healthcare supply chain management market include software applications and hardware components. Hardware refers to the physical parts of computers and related devices. The delivery modes for these components include on-premise and cloud-based solutions. The end-users involved in healthcare supply chain management encompass healthcare providers, healthcare manufacturers, and other entities within the supply chain.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

The sharp rise in U.S. tariffs and the resulting trade tensions in spring 2025 are having a significant impact on the healthcare sector, especially in the supply of essential medical devices, diagnostic equipment, and pharmaceuticals. Hospitals and healthcare providers are grappling with higher costs for imported surgical tools, imaging systems, and consumables like syringes and catheters, many of which have limited domestic substitutes. These escalating expenses are putting pressure on healthcare budgets, prompting some providers to delay equipment upgrades or pass increased costs on to patients. Furthermore, tariffs on raw materials and components are disrupting the manufacturing of vital drugs and devices, leading to supply chain delays. In response, the industry is adopting diversified sourcing strategies, expanding local production where feasible, and pushing for tariff exemptions on critical medical products.

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The healthcare supply chain management market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $3.09 billion in 2024 to $3.51 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to cost control, regulatory compliance, need for inventory management, vendor collaboration, demand forecasting.

The healthcare supply chain management market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $5.59 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to telehealth expansion, value-based care, increasing sustainability, regulatory changes, supply chain resilience. Major trends in the forecast period include digitalization and automation, predictive analytics, iot and rfid tracking, blockchain for transparency, lean and agile supply chain.

The forecast of 12.4% growth over the next five years reflects a slight reduction of 0.2% from the previous projection. This reduction is primarily due to the impact of tariffs between the US and other countries. Trade tensions could hinder U.S. hospitals by inflating prices of Radio-Frequency IDentification(RFID) tracking systems and automated inventory management devices developed in South Korea and the Netherlands, resulting in supply delays and higher procurement expenses. The effect will also be felt more widely due to reciprocal tariffs and the negative effect on the global economy and trade due to increased trade tensions and restrictions.

The rise in globalization is expected to drive the growth of the healthcare supply chain management market in the future. Globalization refers to the increasing interdependence of the world's economies, cultures, and populations, facilitated by cross-border trade in goods and services, technology, and the movement of investment, people, and information. It has enhanced healthcare management by increasing healthcare knowledge and providing affordable healthcare technologies. For example, in April 2024, the International Monetary Fund, a US-based financial institution, projected that the global economy would grow by 3.2 percent during 2024 and 2025, maintaining the same growth rate as in 2023. Therefore, the rise in globalization is driving the expansion of the healthcare supply chain management market.

The growth of the healthcare supply chain management market is expected to be further fueled by the expansion of the pharmaceutical industry. The pharmaceutical industry encompasses the research, development, production, and distribution of drugs and medications. A flourishing pharmaceutical sector leads to increased production and distribution of a higher volume of medications, necessitating more efficient supply chain management for timely and accurate delivery to healthcare providers and patients. According to a report from January 2023 by IQVIA Inc., a US-based pharmaceutical company, global spending on and demand for medicines are projected to rise, reaching an approximate total of $1.9 trillion by 2027. The increased access to medications has resulted in a 36% growth in medicine use, measured in defined daily doses, over the past decade. Specialty medicines are expected to account for around 43% of global spending and a majority share of 56% in developed markets by 2027. The projected increase in global expenditure on cancer drugs, reaching $370 billion by 2027, is driven by the introduction and utilization of innovative drugs, with limited impact from new biosimilars. This surge in the pharmaceutical industry is a significant contributor to the growth of the healthcare supply chain management market.

Major companies in the healthcare supply chain management market are creating advanced products, such as cloud-based platforms, to improve operational efficiency, enhance real-time data visibility, and streamline procurement, inventory, and logistics processes within healthcare organizations. Cloud-based platforms are digital infrastructures that function on remote servers accessed via the internet, rather than being hosted on local or on-premise servers. For example, in March 2024, United Parcel Service (UPS) Inc., a US-based shipping and supply chain management company, launched UPS Supply Chain Symphony for UPS Healthcare. This cloud-based platform is designed to enhance healthcare supply chain management by integrating various logistics components into a single system. It enables users to efficiently manage and visualize their warehouse and transportation data, offering insights that can optimize supply chain operations. Users can track shipment details from origin to destination and generate on-demand reports detailing UPS shipments, warehouse status, and inventory levels.

Leading companies in the healthcare supply chain management market are actively developing innovative products, such as supply chain networks, with the goal of reaching larger customer bases, increasing sales, and boosting revenue. A supply chain network is a sophisticated and interconnected system comprising organizations, resources, activities, and technology that collaboratively design, produce, distribute, and deliver products or services to end customers. In November 2022, Cardinal Health, a US-based healthcare services and products company, introduced Velocare-a supply chain network and last-mile fulfillment solution. Velocare is designed to efficiently deliver essential products and services necessary for hospital-level care at home, ensuring they reach patients within one to two hours. This comprehensive solution leverages the combined capabilities of Cardinal Health and is tailored for health systems, payers, digital health firms, telehealth providers, and other entities involved in transitioning high-acuity care to patients' homes. Cardinal Health's strengths, including expertise in global logistics and distribution, extensive network management of suppliers and vendors, and access to a wide array of home-based care providers, contribute to the success of Velocare. The pilot program will assess the utilization of new technology, innovative order-handling processes, compact depots, and short-distance delivery vehicles, enabling the safe and consistent provision of hospital-level care within a home setting.

In March 2022, Symplr, a US-based leading provider of healthcare operations solutions related to governance, risk evaluation, and compliance, made an undisclosed acquisition of GreenLight Medical. This strategic collaboration allows Symplr to build a comprehensive platform by integrating the Greenlight medical software platform, Symplr's robust data warehouse, and its Hayes clinical evidence software solution. The aim is to enhance expenditure management and improve critical financial and clinical outcomes. GreenLight Medical, a US-based provider of healthcare supply chain management software, aligns well with Symplr's commitment to offering comprehensive solutions in the healthcare operations domain. This acquisition positions Symplr to deliver integrated and efficient supply chain management solutions to meet the evolving needs of the healthcare industry.

Major companies operating in the healthcare supply chain management market include SAP AG Group, Oracle Corporation, McKesson Corporation, TECSYS Inc., Global Healthcare Exchange LLC, Cardinal Health Inc., Determine Epicor, Llamasoft Ltd., Manhattan Associates, Blue Yonder Group Inc., Cerner Corporation, Jump Technologies Inc., LogiTag Systems, Harris Affinity, Premier Ltd., Accurate InfoSoft Pvt. Ltd., Hybrent Inc., Arvato Systems, Jabil Inc., AmerisourceBergen Corporation, Infor Global Solutions, Henry Schein Inc., Manhatten Associates, Becton Dickinson and Company, Owens & Minor Inc., Medtronic plc, Novo Nordisk AS, Stryker Corporation, F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG, Boston Scientific Corp., Biogen Inc., Johnson & Johnson Services Inc.

North America will be the largest region in the healthcare supply chain management market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the healthcare supply chain management market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, and Africa.

The countries covered in the healthcare supply chain management market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA.

The healthcare supply chain management market includes revenues earned by entities by providing supplu chain quality management, planning, supply chain automation and optimization, and supplier relationship and risk management services. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.

• The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market.
• The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
• The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include:

The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the technological advancements such as AI and automation, Russia-Ukraine war, trade tariffs (government-imposed import/export duties), elevated inflation and interest rates.

• Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
• The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth.
• The competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
• The trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it emerges from the crisis and suggests how companies can grow as the market recovers.

Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Component: Software Application; Hardware Type
• 2) By Delivery Mode: On-Premise; Cloud Based
• 3) By End-User: Healthcare Providers; Healthcare Manufacturers; Other End-Users
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Software Application: Inventory Management Software; Procurement Management Software; Supply Chain Analytics Software; Order Management Software
• 2) By Hardware Type: Barcode Scanners; RFID Systems; Mobile Computing Devices; Point-Of-Care Devices
• Companies Mentioned: SAP AG Group; Oracle Corporation; McKesson Corporation; TECSYS Inc.; Global Healthcare Exchange LLC; Cardinal Health Inc.; Determine Epicor; Llamasoft Ltd.; Manhattan Associates; Blue Yonder Group Inc.; Cerner Corporation; Jump Technologies Inc.; LogiTag Systems; Harris Affinity; Premier Ltd.; Accurate InfoSoft Pvt. Ltd.; Hybrent Inc.; Arvato Systems; Jabil Inc.; AmerisourceBergen Corporation; Infor Global Solutions; Henry Schein Inc.; Manhatten Associates; Becton Dickinson and Company; Owens & Minor Inc.; Medtronic plc; Novo Nordisk AS; Stryker Corporation; F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG; Boston Scientific Corp.; Biogen Inc.; Johnson & Johnson Services Inc.
• Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain.
• Regions: Asia-Pacific; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
• Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
• Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,
• Data Segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
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