--- title: "Z5 Inventory's Blog: A dose of the industry news and optimization strategy that healthcare supply chain pros need. | coronavirus" description: coronavirus | Z5 Inventory shares news about healthcare's supply chain and best practices for inventory optimization to help hospitals and other healthcare providers meet their savings goals. --- [Skip to content](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/coronavirus#main-content) [![Group 1211](https://www.z5inventory.com/hubfs/Group%201211.png)](https://www.z5inventory.com) - [Solutions](https://www.z5inventory.com/solutions) - [Z5 Count](https://www.z5inventory.com/solutions-2021-0-1) - [Z5 Fixed Asset](https://www.z5inventory.com/solution/fixedassetcount) - [Z5 Analytics](https://www.z5inventory.com/solutions-2021-0) - [Z5 Optimization](https://www.z5inventory.com/solutions-2021-0-0) - [Who We Serve](https://www.z5inventory.com/solutions-2022) - Company - [About Us](https://www.z5inventory.com/contact-2021) - [Contact Us](https://www.z5inventory.com/contact) - [Careers](https://www.z5inventory.com/careers) - [Blog](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog) - [Login](https://prod.z5development.com/) ## Z5 Inventory - Blog # Z5 Inventory Blog ### Subscribe to Email Updates ## About Z5 The Z5 Inventory blog is brought to you by the geniuses behind[Z5 Count,Z5 Analytics and Z5 Optimization services](https://www.z5inventory.com/solutions), which saves hospitals money at every step of your inventory's lifecycle. 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Then get back to reading what we have for you from healthcare industry.   ### Most Recent ## [The Fearless Supply Chain Preps for Natural, Economic Disasters | Five To Save](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/the-fearless-supply-chain-preps-for-natural-economic-disasters-five-to-save) 10/18/2022 [0 Comments](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/the-fearless-supply-chain-preps-for-natural-economic-disasters-five-to-save#comments-listing) Written by [Alex Diamond](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/author/alex-diamond) ![a Z5 Piggy Bank wears a siren on its head and presses a panic button in a field of colored chiclets](https://www.z5inventory.com/hs-fs/hubfs/FTS%202022%20-%20pig%20panic%20button%20siren.jpg?width=1200&height=627&name=FTS%202022%20-%20pig%20panic%20button%20siren.jpg) You can throw the keywords "risk," "disruption," "disaster," "cost," "preparation," "prediction," "prevention," "avoidance," and probably a dozen more into a blender and come up with whatever phrase you want to describe the same thing: something bad is going to happen, and you want it to impact you as little as possible.  [Continue Reading](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/the-fearless-supply-chain-preps-for-natural-economic-disasters-five-to-save) - - - - - [mailto:?subject=Z5%20Inventory%20Blog&body=Z5%20Inventory%20Blog:%20https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/the-fearless-supply-chain-preps-for-natural-economic-disasters-five-to-save](mailto:?subject=Z5%20Inventory%20Blog&body=Z5%20Inventory%20Blog:%20https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/the-fearless-supply-chain-preps-for-natural-economic-disasters-five-to-save) [0 Comments](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/the-fearless-supply-chain-preps-for-natural-economic-disasters-five-to-save#comments-listing) [Read More](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/the-fearless-supply-chain-preps-for-natural-economic-disasters-five-to-save) Topics: [five to save](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/five-to-save), [disruption](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/disruption), [hiring](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/hiring), [healthcare inventory](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/healthcare-inventory), [natural disasters](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/natural-disasters), [crisis prevention](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/crisis-prevention), [hurricanes](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/hurricanes), [hospital supply chain](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/hospital-supply-chain), [emergency preparedness](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/emergency-preparedness), [coronavirus](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/coronavirus), [covid-19](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/covid-19), [infection prevention](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/infection-prevention), [medical supply chain jobs](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/medical-supply-chain-jobs), [loss and expiration avoidance](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/loss-and-expiration-avoidance), [medical and surgical supplies](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/medical-and-surgical-supplies), [healthcare industry salaries](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/healthcare-industry-salaries), [supply chain industry salaries](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/supply-chain-industry-salaries), [supply chain resiliency](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/supply-chain-resiliency), [supply chain modeling](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/supply-chain-modeling) ## [What Hospital Finances Will Look Like In 2023](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/what-hospital-finances-will-look-like-in-2023) 9/20/2022 [0 Comments](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/what-hospital-finances-will-look-like-in-2023#comments-listing) Written by [Alex Diamond](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/author/alex-diamond) ![The Z5 Piggy Bank in a magic crystal ball surrounded by a fortune teller's hands](https://www.z5inventory.com/hs-fs/hubfs/FTS%202022%20-%20pig%20in%20magic%20crystal%20ball-2.jpg?width=1200&name=FTS%202022%20-%20pig%20in%20magic%20crystal%20ball-2.jpg) What's better than today's news? Tomorrow's news, of course, so that we can prepare for it today. [Continue Reading](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/what-hospital-finances-will-look-like-in-2023) - - - - - [mailto:?subject=Z5%20Inventory%20Blog&body=Z5%20Inventory%20Blog:%20https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/what-hospital-finances-will-look-like-in-2023](mailto:?subject=Z5%20Inventory%20Blog&body=Z5%20Inventory%20Blog:%20https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/what-hospital-finances-will-look-like-in-2023) [0 Comments](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/what-hospital-finances-will-look-like-in-2023#comments-listing) [Read More](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/what-hospital-finances-will-look-like-in-2023) Topics: [supply chain management](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/supply-chain-management), [five to save](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/five-to-save), [healthcare inventory](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/healthcare-inventory), [predictions](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/predictions), [operating margins](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/operating-margins), [hospital supply chain](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/hospital-supply-chain), [coronavirus](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/coronavirus), [covid-19](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/covid-19), [inventory optimization](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/inventory-optimization), [sustainability](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/sustainability), [demand modeling](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/demand-modeling), [climate change](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/climate-change), [predictive analytics](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/predictive-analytics), [2022](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/2022), [medical supply transparency](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/medical-supply-transparency), [supply chain visibility](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/supply-chain-visibility), [supply chain modeling](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/supply-chain-modeling), [hospital finances](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/hospital-finances) ## [Resources Taken Away From Healthcare Supply Chain Workers | Five To Save](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/resources-taken-away-from-healthcare-supply-chain-workers-five-to-save) 7/5/2022 [0 Comments](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/resources-taken-away-from-healthcare-supply-chain-workers-five-to-save#comments-listing) Written by [Alex Diamond](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/author/alex-diamond) ![The Z5 Piggy Bank looks sadly at their empty wallet behind the white stenciled words 5 To Save](https://www.z5inventory.com/hs-fs/hubfs/FTS%2022%20pig%20bank%20empty%20wallet.jpg?width=1080&name=FTS%2022%20pig%20bank%20empty%20wallet.jpg) Supply shortages are frustrating. Budget cutbacks are frustrating. Long hours are frustrating. But all of those things are expected. [Continue Reading](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/resources-taken-away-from-healthcare-supply-chain-workers-five-to-save) - - - - - [mailto:?subject=Z5%20Inventory%20Blog&body=Z5%20Inventory%20Blog:%20https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/resources-taken-away-from-healthcare-supply-chain-workers-five-to-save](mailto:?subject=Z5%20Inventory%20Blog&body=Z5%20Inventory%20Blog:%20https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/resources-taken-away-from-healthcare-supply-chain-workers-five-to-save) [0 Comments](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/resources-taken-away-from-healthcare-supply-chain-workers-five-to-save#comments-listing) [Read More](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/resources-taken-away-from-healthcare-supply-chain-workers-five-to-save) Topics: [newsletter](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/newsletter), [five to save](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/five-to-save), [healthcare inventory](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/healthcare-inventory), [shortages](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/shortages), [government](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/government), [coronavirus](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/coronavirus), [ppe](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/ppe), [covid-19](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/covid-19), [mental health](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/mental-health), [hospital logistics](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/hospital-logistics), [medical supply chain tracking software](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/medical-supply-chain-tracking-software), [gloves](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/gloves), [supply chain innovation](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/supply-chain-innovation), [never events](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/never-events), [public healthcare policy](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/public-healthcare-policy), [medical supply transparency](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/medical-supply-transparency), [medical supply shortages](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/medical-supply-shortages), [hospital regulations](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/hospital-regulations) ## [Effective Healthcare Organizations Require Effective Boards | Five To Save](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/effective-healthcare-organizations-require-effective-boards-five-to-save) 6/7/2022 [0 Comments](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/effective-healthcare-organizations-require-effective-boards-five-to-save#comments-listing) Written by [Alex Diamond](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/author/alex-diamond) ![the Z5 Piggy Bank sits at the board room table with several other piggy banks next to the stenciled words 5 To Save](https://www.z5inventory.com/hs-fs/hubfs/FTS%2022%20pig%20bank%20board%20room%20table.jpg?width=1200&name=FTS%2022%20pig%20bank%20board%20room%20table.jpg) Everybody reports to somebody. But healthcare providers tend to have a skewed view on how top-down decision-making should be. [Continue Reading](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/effective-healthcare-organizations-require-effective-boards-five-to-save) - - - - - [mailto:?subject=Z5%20Inventory%20Blog&body=Z5%20Inventory%20Blog:%20https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/effective-healthcare-organizations-require-effective-boards-five-to-save](mailto:?subject=Z5%20Inventory%20Blog&body=Z5%20Inventory%20Blog:%20https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/effective-healthcare-organizations-require-effective-boards-five-to-save) [0 Comments](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/effective-healthcare-organizations-require-effective-boards-five-to-save#comments-listing) [Read More](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/effective-healthcare-organizations-require-effective-boards-five-to-save) Topics: [reallocation](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/reallocation), [five to save](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/five-to-save), [disruption](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/disruption), [hiring](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/hiring), [equality](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/equality), [healthcare inventory](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/healthcare-inventory), [shortages](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/shortages), [government](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/government), [coronavirus](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/coronavirus), [covid-19](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/covid-19), [healthcare supply chain](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/healthcare-supply-chain), [medical supply chain jobs](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/medical-supply-chain-jobs), [jobs](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/jobs), [medical inventory](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/medical-inventory), [healthcare industry salaries](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/healthcare-industry-salaries), [supply chain industry salaries](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/supply-chain-industry-salaries), [business advice](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/business-advice), [benefits](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/benefits), [governing boards](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/governing-boards) ## [Waiting Out Disruption, Plus Other Unsustainable Business Practices | Five To Save](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/waiting-out-disruption-plus-other-unsustainable-business-practices-five-to-save) 6/1/2022 [0 Comments](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/waiting-out-disruption-plus-other-unsustainable-business-practices-five-to-save#comments-listing) Written by [Alex Diamond](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/author/alex-diamond) ![the Z5 piggy bank stares longingly at an hourglass running out of time under the stenciled words 5 To Save](https://www.z5inventory.com/hs-fs/hubfs/FTS%2022%20piggy%20bank%20with%20hourglass.jpg?width=1200&name=FTS%2022%20piggy%20bank%20with%20hourglass.jpg) Supply chain pros are frequently obligated to deprioritize personal and professional goals to address industry shortcomings. Nowhere is that problem more frequent than healthcare. [Continue Reading](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/waiting-out-disruption-plus-other-unsustainable-business-practices-five-to-save) - - - - - [mailto:?subject=Z5%20Inventory%20Blog&body=Z5%20Inventory%20Blog:%20https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/waiting-out-disruption-plus-other-unsustainable-business-practices-five-to-save](mailto:?subject=Z5%20Inventory%20Blog&body=Z5%20Inventory%20Blog:%20https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/waiting-out-disruption-plus-other-unsustainable-business-practices-five-to-save) [0 Comments](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/waiting-out-disruption-plus-other-unsustainable-business-practices-five-to-save#comments-listing) [Read More](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/waiting-out-disruption-plus-other-unsustainable-business-practices-five-to-save) Topics: [Z5 Count Software](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/z5-count-software), [inventory valuation](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/inventory-valuation), [reallocation](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/reallocation), [excess inventory](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/excess-inventory), [disruption](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/disruption), [survey data](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/survey-data), [healthcare inventory](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/healthcare-inventory), [natural disasters](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/natural-disasters), [hospital supply chain](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/hospital-supply-chain), [coronavirus](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/coronavirus), [covid-19](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/covid-19), [career advice](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/career-advice), [case study](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/case-study), [medical supply chain jobs](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/medical-supply-chain-jobs), [inventory management system](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/inventory-management-system), [results](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/results), [loss and expiration avoidance](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/loss-and-expiration-avoidance), [climate change](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/climate-change), [white papers](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/white-papers) ## [Shortages, Recalls, and Rising Cost: Healthcare's Perfect Storm | Five To Save](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/shortages-recalls-and-rising-cost-healthcares-perfect-storm-five-to-save) 5/17/2022 [0 Comments](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/shortages-recalls-and-rising-cost-healthcares-perfect-storm-five-to-save#comments-listing) Written by [Alex Diamond](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/author/alex-diamond) ![The Z5 Piggy Bank is hiding under an umbrella on an orange street behind the white words 5 To Save.](https://www.z5inventory.com/hs-fs/hubfs/FTS%2022%20pig%20under%20umbrella.jpg?width=1200&name=FTS%2022%20pig%20under%20umbrella.jpg) What happens when healthcare providers and their supply chains are told that they will not be given the support that they need? [Continue Reading](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/shortages-recalls-and-rising-cost-healthcares-perfect-storm-five-to-save) - - - - - [mailto:?subject=Z5%20Inventory%20Blog&body=Z5%20Inventory%20Blog:%20https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/shortages-recalls-and-rising-cost-healthcares-perfect-storm-five-to-save](mailto:?subject=Z5%20Inventory%20Blog&body=Z5%20Inventory%20Blog:%20https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/shortages-recalls-and-rising-cost-healthcares-perfect-storm-five-to-save) [0 Comments](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/shortages-recalls-and-rising-cost-healthcares-perfect-storm-five-to-save#comments-listing) [Read More](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/shortages-recalls-and-rising-cost-healthcares-perfect-storm-five-to-save) Topics: [supply chain management](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/supply-chain-management), [five to save](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/five-to-save), [healthcare inventory](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/healthcare-inventory), [shortages](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/shortages), [lowering healthcare costs](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/lowering-healthcare-costs), [coronavirus](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/coronavirus), [covid-19](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/covid-19), [hospital logistics](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/hospital-logistics), [healthcare supply chain](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/healthcare-supply-chain), [medical supply chain jobs](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/medical-supply-chain-jobs), [loss and expiration avoidance](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/loss-and-expiration-avoidance), [healthcare industry salaries](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/healthcare-industry-salaries), [supply chain industry salaries](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/supply-chain-industry-salaries), [supply chain resiliency](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/supply-chain-resiliency), [product recalls](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/product-recalls), [cost reduction](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/cost-reduction) ## [Labor in Healthcare's Supply Chain: A Guide to Improving Your Circumstances](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/labor-in-healthcares-supply-chain-a-guide-to-improving-your-circumstances) 5/10/2022 [0 Comments](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/labor-in-healthcares-supply-chain-a-guide-to-improving-your-circumstances#comments-listing) Written by [Alex Diamond](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/author/alex-diamond) ![two hands wearing nitrile gloves shaking in solidarity](https://www.z5inventory.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20Header%2022%20gloved%20hands%20shaking-1.jpg?width=1080&name=Blog%20Header%2022%20gloved%20hands%20shaking-1.jpg) Working in healthcare is often threatening to the physical, mental, and financial health of its very workers. [Continue Reading](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/labor-in-healthcares-supply-chain-a-guide-to-improving-your-circumstances) - - - - - [mailto:?subject=Z5%20Inventory%20Blog&body=Z5%20Inventory%20Blog:%20https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/labor-in-healthcares-supply-chain-a-guide-to-improving-your-circumstances](mailto:?subject=Z5%20Inventory%20Blog&body=Z5%20Inventory%20Blog:%20https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/labor-in-healthcares-supply-chain-a-guide-to-improving-your-circumstances) [0 Comments](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/labor-in-healthcares-supply-chain-a-guide-to-improving-your-circumstances#comments-listing) [Read More](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/labor-in-healthcares-supply-chain-a-guide-to-improving-your-circumstances) Topics: [hiring](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/hiring), [healthcare inventory](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/healthcare-inventory), [shortages](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/shortages), [labor](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/labor), [coronavirus](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/coronavirus), [covid-19](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/covid-19), [hospital logistics](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/hospital-logistics), [medical supply chain jobs](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/medical-supply-chain-jobs), [inventory optimization](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/inventory-optimization), [jobs](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/jobs), [medical supply procurement](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/medical-supply-procurement), [healthcare industry salaries](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/healthcare-industry-salaries), [supply chain industry salaries](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/supply-chain-industry-salaries), [benefits](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/benefits), [supply chain resiliency](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/supply-chain-resiliency), [supply chain innovation](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/supply-chain-innovation) ## [Mental Health Of Healthcare Workers Similar To Soldiers | Five To Save](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/mental-health-of-healthcare-workers-similar-to-soldiers-five-to-save) 5/3/2022 [0 Comments](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/mental-health-of-healthcare-workers-similar-to-soldiers-five-to-save#comments-listing) Written by [Alex Diamond](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/author/alex-diamond) ![the Z5 Piggy Bank is wearing a soldier's helmet because he's on the frontline](https://www.z5inventory.com/hs-fs/hubfs/FTS%2022%20piggy%20bank%20soldier%20helmet%20garbage-1.jpg?width=801&name=FTS%2022%20piggy%20bank%20soldier%20helmet%20garbage-1.jpg) The constant assaults on your mental and physical health probably aren't going to slow down anytime soon. But, hey, will free burritos help? 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| Five To Save](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/has-anything-crazy-happened-in-healthcares-supply-chain-this-week-five-to-save) 4/19/2022 [0 Comments](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/has-anything-crazy-happened-in-healthcares-supply-chain-this-week-five-to-save#comments-listing) Written by [Alex Diamond](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/author/alex-diamond) ![The Z5 Piggy Bank is hitting the emergency button and blaring a siren](https://www.z5inventory.com/hs-fs/hubfs/FTS%2022%20-%20pig%20bank%20emergency%20button%20siren.jpg?width=1200&name=FTS%2022%20-%20pig%20bank%20emergency%20button%20siren.jpg) We've spent the last month focusing on the big-picture issues, but the news waits for no man (or cat... or pig).  [Continue Reading](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/has-anything-crazy-happened-in-healthcares-supply-chain-this-week-five-to-save) - - - - - [mailto:?subject=Z5%20Inventory%20Blog&body=Z5%20Inventory%20Blog:%20https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/has-anything-crazy-happened-in-healthcares-supply-chain-this-week-five-to-save](mailto:?subject=Z5%20Inventory%20Blog&body=Z5%20Inventory%20Blog:%20https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/has-anything-crazy-happened-in-healthcares-supply-chain-this-week-five-to-save) [0 Comments](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/has-anything-crazy-happened-in-healthcares-supply-chain-this-week-five-to-save#comments-listing) [Read More](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/has-anything-crazy-happened-in-healthcares-supply-chain-this-week-five-to-save) Topics: [selling medical inventory](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/selling-medical-inventory), [supply chain management](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/supply-chain-management), [five to save](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/five-to-save), [disruption](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/disruption), [healthcare inventory](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/healthcare-inventory), [government](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/government), [buying medical supplies](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/buying-medical-supplies), [failure](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/failure), [hospital supply chain](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/hospital-supply-chain), [coronavirus](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/coronavirus), [ppe](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/ppe), [covid-19](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/covid-19), [sourcing](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/sourcing), [medical supply chain tracking software](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/medical-supply-chain-tracking-software), [manufacturing](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/manufacturing), [gloves](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/gloves), [warehouse management](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/warehouse-management) ## [Sustainable Healthcare Starts In The Supply Chain | Five To Save](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/sustainable-healthcare-starts-in-the-supply-chain-five-to-save) 3/15/2022 [0 Comments](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/sustainable-healthcare-starts-in-the-supply-chain-five-to-save#comments-listing) Written by [Alex Diamond](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/author/alex-diamond) ![The Z5 Piggy Bank is in the recycling bin this week as we talk about green initiatives in healthcare's supply chain](https://www.z5inventory.com/hs-fs/hubfs/FTS%2022%20-%20pig%20bank%20in%20recycling%20bin.jpg?width=1200&name=FTS%2022%20-%20pig%20bank%20in%20recycling%20bin.jpg) It's the time of year when everybody is seeing green, so let's take a look at some recent news about how sustainable and efficient healthcare providers are (or aren't). 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