Puerto Rico Manufacturing Proposition Analysis
Recent events and trends may drive federal
action to in-shore healthcare manufacturing
Disruptive global events
Current COVID crisis has highlighted multiple failure
modes of healthcare supply chains globally
Multiple uncertainties about future shocks and
geopolitical conflicts persist
Changes in trade laws and tariffs, esp. with China,
and decline in global trade favoring local models
Healthcare manufacturing trends
Increased globalization of healthcare supply chains
Shifts in network strategy, including increased
outsourcing and use of CDMOs²
Federal action
Over 15 localization bills¹ to
incentivize or require in-shoring
of healthcare manufacturing
introduced in US Congress in
2020
1. Examples include H.R. 6443 "Securing the National Supply Chain Act of 2020" (Rep. Gonzalez-Colon, R-PR-
At Large), H.R. 6648 "Territorial Economic Recovery Act" (Rep. Plaskett, D-VI-At Large), H.R. 6903 (Rep.
Green, R-TN), H.R. 6930 "MADE in America Act of 2020" (Rep. Carter, R-GA) 2. Contract Development and
Manufacturing Organizations; inclusive of CMOS (Contract Manufacturing Organizations)
Source: Congress. Gov, expert interviews, industry publications, BCG analysis
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