Summary: <br> Supply chain issues are still causing problems for Athletic Trainers. Thankfully Paul Calloway has the inside scoop to help us stay ahead of it.<br> <br> <br> <br> <a href="https://sportsmedicinebroadcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Supply-Chain-2023-Presentation-169.jpg"></a><br> <br> <br> <br> AEDs - there has been a shortage for a little while.<br> <br> <br> <br> Shortage in components and an uptick with purchasing after Damar Hamlin incident<br> <br> <br> <br> Hospital suppliers have more access than sports medicine suppliers<br> <br> <br> <br> Aerosols <br> <br> <br> <br> Tough to get - QDA, Tuff Skin, Adhesive, Cold Spray<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> * All are unavailable for the foreseeable future possibly until 2024.<br> <br> <br> <br> * Magic spray and stick em’<br> <br> <br> <br> * May not be available in as many varieties<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> Shortages cause price increases<br> <br> <br> <br> M-tack from Mueller is a pump spray<br> <br> <br> <br> Gatorade chews <br> <br> <br> <br> Still in short supply<br> <br> <br> <br> They have basically taken those out of the options<br> <br> <br> <br> Cliff bar energy chew is an alternative<br> <br> <br> <br> Foam<br> <br> <br> <br> There has been a bit of pressure in the foam market.<br> <br> <br> <br> Pre-wrap and under wrap continue to be problems for sourcing<br> <br> <br> <br> Price increases should be expected<br> <br> <br> <br> Looking at about $1 per roll<br> <br> <br> <br> OTC meds <br> <br> <br> <br> More so with Medique brand products<br> <br> <br> <br> They have been struggling for about 2 years to get things leveled out.<br> <br> <br> <br> You may need to buy in the bulk bottle<br> <br> <br> <br> Athletic Tape<br> <br> <br> <br> Coach tape from J&J was bought by BSN Medical<br> <br> <br> <br> The price has gone up but it is back and available again.<br> <br> <br> <br> Elasticon has been brought back as well<br> <br> <br> <br> Zonas 1-inch box tape is back in production as well.<br> <br> <br> <br> Other concerns<br> <br> <br> <br> There tends to be consolidation of SKUs…like there may be fewer options for ankle braces<br> <br> <br> <br> Mueller has discontinued some of the medkit lines.<br> <br> <br> <br> Not a whole lot of new products out this year<br> <br> <br> <br> Prices will continue to generally increase<br> <br> <br> <br> Freight<br> <br> <br> <br> We are paying more in freight now than last year. Even if it says free shipping, it still has to come out of the costs.<br> <br> <br> <br> Tips<br> <br> <br> <br> If there are a few sacred items put no substitutions but be willing to consider alternatives on most other products.<br> <br> <br> <br> Andover was bought by Millican…they are the same, but just now switching branding<br> <br> <br> <br> They did discontinue some of the niche items<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> Paul Calloway - <a href="https://twitter.com/Paul_Calloway">Twitter</a> or <a href="https://www.facebook.com/paul.calloway">Facebook</a><br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <a href="https://sportsmedicinebroadcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Marc-Pro.png"></a><br> <br> <br> <br> <br>
