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## Z5 Inventory - Blog

# Z5 Inventory Blog

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## [Time To Get The (Wrong) Data Out Of Your Annual Inventory Valuation](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/time-to-get-the-wrong-data-out-of-your-annual-inventory-valuation)

 8/23/2022

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Fall coming probably means that you have a giant physical inventory project coming, too. Just between friends, though, you're probably doing it wrong. 

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## [Outstanding Healthcare Inventory Awards 2022 - Announcing the Winners](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/outstanding-healthcare-inventory-awards-2022-announcing-the-winners)

 8/9/2022

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Congratulations to all the healthcare supply chain organizations and professionals whose innovation and excellence earned them a spot among the nation's best and most efficient. 

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## [5 Steps To Improve Your Valuation Experience & Results: A New White Paper From Z5](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/5-steps-to-improve-your-valuation-experience-results-a-new-white-paper-from-z5)

 5/24/2022

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Whether they happen annually, biannually, or more often, you've always got a physical inventory valuation coming up. How's your prep going for the next one? 

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## [Five To Save | Your Patients Are Paying More. Are You? | Feb. 18, 2019](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/five-to-save-feb-18-2018)

 2/18/2019

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The reports went out. The numbers came in. Americans are paying more for healthcare than ever before. But their outcomes aren't getting better. Your operating margins aren't getting bigger. So what's going on? 

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## [Z5 Inventory Welcomes Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Lakeway as a Customer](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/z5-inventory-welcomes-baylor-scott-white-medical-center-lakeway-as-a-customer)

 3/2/2017

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Z5 Inventory is pleased to welcome Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Lakeway to our growing list of thrilled customers.

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