Strengthening the Healthcare Supply Chain


A resilient healthcare system depends on secure, reliable access to essential medical products—from devices to pharmaceuticals to emergency-response supplies. Nebraska’s central position and UNMC’s leadership in health security make it a natural place to rethink how the nation prepares, produces, and responds.

WHAT WE'RE ADVANCING

  • U.S.-based manufacturing and sterilization capacity that reduces global dependency
  • Real-time visibility and predictive analytics to prevent shortages
  • AI-optimized logistics networks supporting hospitals and clinics
  • National preparedness systems that can rapidly scale in emergencies


WHY NEBRASKA / WHY EDGE

  • At the Center of the Nation: Nebraska is a natural hub for storage, distribution, and manufacturing
  • Global Center for Health Security: UNMC leads national emergency response and health resilience
  • NSRI Partnership: Defense-backed research accelerating secure and adaptive supply models


DISTRICT OPPORTUNITIES

  • Co-locate manufacturing and sterilization facilities in a national distribution hub
  • Partner with national security and biodefense leaders to stress-test new solutions
  • Pilot new logistics and emergency-preparedness models inside a connected health ecosystem