Is 2022 going to look more like 2019 or 2020? As usual, we're here to ask a silly question and provide some serious answers.
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If you're like us, you hit Mark Read on all the news emails that came in while you were out - whether you were out the entire holiday season or just over the weekend. So we've got you covered.
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In a year where every little success can feel like a massive accomplishment, Z5 Inventory actually accomplished some massive things.
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We didn't have any Black Friday or Cyber Monday salestravaganzas for you. Because we bring you savings all year 'round.
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As care delivery plans change to match changing conditions, the best supply chain and finance pros will distinguish themselves through their honest communication.
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True leadership isn't determined by your position or seniority. It's determined by your ability to serve as an example. And in the age of COVID-19, setting a positive example is more important than ever.
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The coronavirus forced US healthcare providers - and ordinary businesses - to adapt rapidly, sourcing personal protective equipment wherever they could.
As the coronavirus moves throughout the country - dropping in some areas and peaking in others - hospitals are having to adapt rapidly all over again.
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We thought we'd put together advice for vendors on what hospitals are requiring - and for hospitals on what they ought to require from vendors - during the ongoing coronavirus crisis.
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Pretending that things can go back to the way they were - or that nothing has changed - won't help.
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