--- title: "Z5 Inventory's Blog: A dose of the industry news and optimization strategy that healthcare supply chain pros need. | healthcare supply chain (2)" description: healthcare supply chain | 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. (2) --- [Skip to content](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/healthcare-supply-chain/page/2#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. Find out how to solve healthcare's $5 Billion inventory waste problem today. Then get back to reading what we have for you from healthcare industry.   ### Most Recent ## [Without Resources, How Will Hospitals Survive As Businesses? | Five To Save](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/without-resources-how-will-hospitals-survive-as-businesses-five-to-save) 1/18/2022 [0 Comments](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/without-resources-how-will-hospitals-survive-as-businesses-five-to-save#comments-listing) Written by [Alex Diamond](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/author/alex-diamond) ![the Z5 Piggy Bank consults its empty wallet behind the words in white 5 To Save](https://www.z5inventory.com/hs-fs/hubfs/FTS%20Header%202022%20-%20pig%20bank%20empty%20wallet.jpg?width=1200&name=FTS%20Header%202022%20-%20pig%20bank%20empty%20wallet.jpg) Healthcare providers can't continue to provide goods and services in exchange for money if there are no personnel to provide the services and no goods, period. [Continue Reading](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/without-resources-how-will-hospitals-survive-as-businesses-five-to-save) - - - - - [mailto:?subject=Z5%20Inventory%20Blog&body=Z5%20Inventory%20Blog:%20https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/without-resources-how-will-hospitals-survive-as-businesses-five-to-save](mailto:?subject=Z5%20Inventory%20Blog&body=Z5%20Inventory%20Blog:%20https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/without-resources-how-will-hospitals-survive-as-businesses-five-to-save) [0 Comments](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/without-resources-how-will-hospitals-survive-as-businesses-five-to-save#comments-listing) [Read More](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/without-resources-how-will-hospitals-survive-as-businesses-five-to-save) Topics: [reallocation](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/reallocation), [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), [shortages](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/shortages), [coronavirus](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/coronavirus), [covid-19](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/covid-19), [sourcing](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/sourcing), [hospital logistics](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/hospital-logistics), [vaccines](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/vaccines), [healthcare supply chain](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/healthcare-supply-chain), [demand modeling](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/demand-modeling), [medical supply procurement](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/medical-supply-procurement), [human resources](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/human-resources) ## ['Healthcare Heroes' Are Human Beings And Appreciate Being Treated That Way](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/healthcare-heroes-are-human-beings-and-appreciate-being-treated-that-way) 1/11/2022 [0 Comments](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/healthcare-heroes-are-human-beings-and-appreciate-being-treated-that-way#comments-listing) Written by [Alex Diamond](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/author/alex-diamond) ![floating chiclets reveal a broken pedestal or column representing the fallen heroes of healthcare](https://www.z5inventory.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20Header%202022%20-%20broken%20pedestal%20heroes.jpg?width=1200&name=Blog%20Header%202022%20-%20broken%20pedestal%20heroes.jpg) Give your healthcare workers and your community support instead of lip-service. [Continue Reading](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/healthcare-heroes-are-human-beings-and-appreciate-being-treated-that-way) - - - - - [mailto:?subject=Z5%20Inventory%20Blog&body=Z5%20Inventory%20Blog:%20https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/healthcare-heroes-are-human-beings-and-appreciate-being-treated-that-way](mailto:?subject=Z5%20Inventory%20Blog&body=Z5%20Inventory%20Blog:%20https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/healthcare-heroes-are-human-beings-and-appreciate-being-treated-that-way) [0 Comments](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/healthcare-heroes-are-human-beings-and-appreciate-being-treated-that-way#comments-listing) [Read More](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/healthcare-heroes-are-human-beings-and-appreciate-being-treated-that-way) Topics: [reallocation](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/reallocation), [supply chain management](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/supply-chain-management), [savings](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/savings), [hiring](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/hiring), [burnout](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/burnout), [ppe](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/ppe), [mental health](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/mental-health), [hospital logistics](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/hospital-logistics), [vaccines](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/vaccines), [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), [nursing](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/nursing), [human resources](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/human-resources), [staffing](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/staffing) ## [Healthcare Supply Chain News: The Biggest and Best of 2021](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/healthcare-supply-chain-news-the-biggest-and-best-of-2021) 12/21/2021 [1 Comment](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/healthcare-supply-chain-news-the-biggest-and-best-of-2021#comments-listing) Written by [Alex Diamond](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/author/alex-diamond) ![the Z5 Piggy Bank dressed up as Will Ferrell's Buddy the Elf](https://www.z5inventory.com/hs-fs/hubfs/pigWillFarrell@2x.jpeg?width=2437&name=pigWillFarrell@2x.jpeg) As we've all been stretched to our breaking point this year, it seemed like a good time to offer up some of the most important articles in case you missed them.  [Continue Reading](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/healthcare-supply-chain-news-the-biggest-and-best-of-2021) - - - - - [mailto:?subject=Z5%20Inventory%20Blog&body=Z5%20Inventory%20Blog:%20https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/healthcare-supply-chain-news-the-biggest-and-best-of-2021](mailto:?subject=Z5%20Inventory%20Blog&body=Z5%20Inventory%20Blog:%20https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/healthcare-supply-chain-news-the-biggest-and-best-of-2021) [1 Comment](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/healthcare-supply-chain-news-the-biggest-and-best-of-2021#comments-listing) [Read More](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/healthcare-supply-chain-news-the-biggest-and-best-of-2021) Topics: [selling medical inventory](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/selling-medical-inventory), [inventory valuation](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/inventory-valuation), [inventory audit](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/inventory-audit), [newsletter](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/newsletter), [inventory management software](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/inventory-management-software), [five to save](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/five-to-save), [digital supply management](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/digital-supply-management), [new year](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/new-year), [buying medical supplies](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/buying-medical-supplies), [expiration](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/expiration), [hospital supply chain](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/hospital-supply-chain), [healthcare supply chain](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/healthcare-supply-chain), [2021](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/2021), [inventory management](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/inventory-management), [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), [2022](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/2022) ## [How To Incentivize Improvement in Provider, Patient Behavior | Five To Save](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/how-to-incentivize-improvement-in-provider-patient-behavior-five-to-save) 12/14/2021 [0 Comments](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/how-to-incentivize-improvement-in-provider-patient-behavior-five-to-save#comments-listing) Written by [Alex Diamond](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/author/alex-diamond) ![the Z5 Piggy Bank has a needle under the white words 5 To Save](https://www.z5inventory.com/hs-fs/hubfs/FTS%20new%20-%20pig%20with%20needle.jpg?width=1200&name=FTS%20new%20-%20pig%20with%20needle.jpg) It seems pretty clear the carrot works better than the stick. But does the size of the carrot matter? [Continue Reading](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/how-to-incentivize-improvement-in-provider-patient-behavior-five-to-save) - - - - - [mailto:?subject=Z5%20Inventory%20Blog&body=Z5%20Inventory%20Blog:%20https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/how-to-incentivize-improvement-in-provider-patient-behavior-five-to-save](mailto:?subject=Z5%20Inventory%20Blog&body=Z5%20Inventory%20Blog:%20https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/how-to-incentivize-improvement-in-provider-patient-behavior-five-to-save) [0 Comments](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/how-to-incentivize-improvement-in-provider-patient-behavior-five-to-save#comments-listing) [Read More](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/how-to-incentivize-improvement-in-provider-patient-behavior-five-to-save) Topics: [selling medical inventory](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/selling-medical-inventory), [newsletter](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/newsletter), [inventory management software](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/inventory-management-software), [five to save](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/five-to-save), [disruption](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/disruption), [predictions](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/predictions), [data breaches](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/data-breaches), [buying medical supplies](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/buying-medical-supplies), [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), [hospital logistics](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/hospital-logistics), [vaccines](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/vaccines), [healthcare supply chain](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/healthcare-supply-chain), [2021](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/2021), [medical supply procurement](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/medical-supply-procurement), [risk management](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/risk-management), [risk assessment](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/risk-assessment), [predictive analytics](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/predictive-analytics), [psychology](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/psychology) ## [Helping Inventory Shelves: Who's Keeping An Eye On Your Product?](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/helping-inventory-shelves-whos-keeping-an-eye-on-your-product) 12/7/2021 [0 Comments](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/helping-inventory-shelves-whos-keeping-an-eye-on-your-product#comments-listing) Written by [Alex Diamond](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/author/alex-diamond) ![The Z5 Piggy Bank is dressed and sitting like an Elf On The Shelf, looking over a Christmas tree and two boxes of sutures.](https://www.z5inventory.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20Header%20new%20-%20pig%20elf%20on%20a%20shelf.jpeg?width=1200&name=Blog%20Header%20new%20-%20pig%20elf%20on%20a%20shelf.jpeg) Medical supply shelves need their own elves. But some that are actually there to help out instead of staring at.you all the time like tiny, creepy spies. [Continue Reading](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/helping-inventory-shelves-whos-keeping-an-eye-on-your-product) - - - - - [mailto:?subject=Z5%20Inventory%20Blog&body=Z5%20Inventory%20Blog:%20https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/helping-inventory-shelves-whos-keeping-an-eye-on-your-product](mailto:?subject=Z5%20Inventory%20Blog&body=Z5%20Inventory%20Blog:%20https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/helping-inventory-shelves-whos-keeping-an-eye-on-your-product) [0 Comments](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/helping-inventory-shelves-whos-keeping-an-eye-on-your-product#comments-listing) [Read More](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/helping-inventory-shelves-whos-keeping-an-eye-on-your-product) Topics: [selling medical inventory](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/selling-medical-inventory), [holidays](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/holidays), [artificial intelligence](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/artificial-intelligence), [predictions](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/predictions), [buying medical supplies](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/buying-medical-supplies), [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), [christmas](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/christmas), [medical supply procurement](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/medical-supply-procurement), [risk analysis](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/risk-analysis), [medical inventory](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/medical-inventory), [predictive analytics](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/predictive-analytics) ## [Z5 Partner Hospital Successes & Other Things To Be Thankful For](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/z5-partner-hospital-successes-other-things-to-be-thankful-for) 11/23/2021 [0 Comments](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/z5-partner-hospital-successes-other-things-to-be-thankful-for#comments-listing) Written by [Alex Diamond](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/author/alex-diamond) ![floating chiclets reveal a cornucopia spilling over with cash](https://www.z5inventory.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20Header%20new%20-%20thanksgiving%202021.jpg?width=1200&name=Blog%20Header%20new%20-%20thanksgiving%202021.jpg) 2021 probably hasn't turned out to be quite the year we all hoped it would, but you're probably thankful for the successes you were able to squeeze out of it - just like we are! [Continue Reading](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/z5-partner-hospital-successes-other-things-to-be-thankful-for) - - - - - [mailto:?subject=Z5%20Inventory%20Blog&body=Z5%20Inventory%20Blog:%20https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/z5-partner-hospital-successes-other-things-to-be-thankful-for](mailto:?subject=Z5%20Inventory%20Blog&body=Z5%20Inventory%20Blog:%20https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/z5-partner-hospital-successes-other-things-to-be-thankful-for) [0 Comments](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/z5-partner-hospital-successes-other-things-to-be-thankful-for#comments-listing) [Read More](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/z5-partner-hospital-successes-other-things-to-be-thankful-for) Topics: [selling medical inventory](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/selling-medical-inventory), [reallocation](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/reallocation), [supply chain management](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/supply-chain-management), [holidays](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/holidays), [top 5 list](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/top-5-list), [buying medical supplies](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/buying-medical-supplies), [ppe](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/ppe), [hospital logistics](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/hospital-logistics), [healthcare supply chain](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/healthcare-supply-chain), [2021](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/2021), [medical supply procurement](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/medical-supply-procurement), [risk management](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/risk-management), [loss and expiration avoidance](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/loss-and-expiration-avoidance), [risk analysis](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/risk-analysis), [risk assessment](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/risk-assessment), [gartner](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/gartner), [thanksgiving](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/thanksgiving) ## ['Back To Normal' VS 'New Normal': Where Supply Chain Is Headed | Five To Save](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/back-to-normal-vs-new-normal-where-supply-chain-is-headed-five-to-save) 11/16/2021 [0 Comments](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/back-to-normal-vs-new-normal-where-supply-chain-is-headed-five-to-save#comments-listing) Written by [Alex Diamond](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/author/alex-diamond) ![The Z5 Piggy Bank is half in sepia and half in color as it debates going back to the past or pushing ahead to the future of healthcare supply chain](https://www.z5inventory.com/hs-fs/hubfs/FTS%20header%20new%20-%20pig%20bank%20half%20bw.jpg?width=1200&name=FTS%20header%20new%20-%20pig%20bank%20half%20bw.jpg) 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. [Continue Reading](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/back-to-normal-vs-new-normal-where-supply-chain-is-headed-five-to-save) - - - - - [mailto:?subject=Z5%20Inventory%20Blog&body=Z5%20Inventory%20Blog:%20https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/back-to-normal-vs-new-normal-where-supply-chain-is-headed-five-to-save](mailto:?subject=Z5%20Inventory%20Blog&body=Z5%20Inventory%20Blog:%20https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/back-to-normal-vs-new-normal-where-supply-chain-is-headed-five-to-save) [0 Comments](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/back-to-normal-vs-new-normal-where-supply-chain-is-headed-five-to-save#comments-listing) [Read More](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/back-to-normal-vs-new-normal-where-supply-chain-is-headed-five-to-save) Topics: [selling medical inventory](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/selling-medical-inventory), [newsletter](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/newsletter), [reallocation](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/reallocation), [supply chain management](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/supply-chain-management), [savings](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/savings), [five to save](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/five-to-save), [lowering healthcare costs](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/lowering-healthcare-costs), [free advice](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/free-advice), [healthcare logistics](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/healthcare-logistics), [buying medical supplies](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/buying-medical-supplies), [2020](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/2020), [hospital supply chain](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/hospital-supply-chain), [healthcare supply chain](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/healthcare-supply-chain), [materials management](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/materials-management), [2021](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/2021), [risk management](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/risk-management), [loss and expiration avoidance](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/loss-and-expiration-avoidance), [risk analysis](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/risk-analysis), [risk assessment](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/risk-assessment), [gartner](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/gartner) ## [This Tool Helps Hospitals Stop Rolling The Dice On Expiring Inventory](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/this-tool-helps-hospitals-stop-rolling-the-dice-on-expiring-inventory) 11/9/2021 [0 Comments](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/this-tool-helps-hospitals-stop-rolling-the-dice-on-expiring-inventory#comments-listing) Written by [Alex Diamond](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/author/alex-diamond) ![The Z5 Piggy Bank plays a game of Move Sell Donate to see if he can beat the expiration timer to keep medical supplies out of the dumpster.](https://www.z5inventory.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20Header%20new%20risk%20board%20game.jpeg?width=1200&name=Blog%20Header%20new%20risk%20board%20game.jpeg) Healthcare providers are playing a dangerous game with medical supplies. [Continue Reading](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/this-tool-helps-hospitals-stop-rolling-the-dice-on-expiring-inventory) - - - - - [mailto:?subject=Z5%20Inventory%20Blog&body=Z5%20Inventory%20Blog:%20https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/this-tool-helps-hospitals-stop-rolling-the-dice-on-expiring-inventory](mailto:?subject=Z5%20Inventory%20Blog&body=Z5%20Inventory%20Blog:%20https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/this-tool-helps-hospitals-stop-rolling-the-dice-on-expiring-inventory) [0 Comments](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/this-tool-helps-hospitals-stop-rolling-the-dice-on-expiring-inventory#comments-listing) [Read More](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/this-tool-helps-hospitals-stop-rolling-the-dice-on-expiring-inventory) Topics: [selling medical inventory](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/selling-medical-inventory), [reallocation](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/reallocation), [Z5 Reallocate](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/z5-reallocate), [buying medical supplies](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/buying-medical-supplies), [expiration](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/expiration), [hospital logistics](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/hospital-logistics), [healthcare supply chain](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/healthcare-supply-chain), [risk management](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/risk-management), [loss and expiration avoidance](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/loss-and-expiration-avoidance), [risk analysis](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/risk-analysis), [risk assessment](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/risk-assessment), [medical and surgical supplies](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/medical-and-surgical-supplies), [calculator](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/calculator) ## ['When Will Disruption End' Question Unites Supply Chain Workers | Five To Save](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/when-will-disruption-end-question-unites-supply-chain-workers-five-to-save) 10/26/2021 [0 Comments](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/when-will-disruption-end-question-unites-supply-chain-workers-five-to-save#comments-listing) Written by [Alex Diamond](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/author/alex-diamond) ![floating chiclets reveal the Z5 Piggy Bank being scared of a wolfish shadow with the words Five To Save in white](https://www.z5inventory.com/hs-fs/hubfs/FTS%20new%20pig%20shadow.jpg?width=1200&name=FTS%20new%20pig%20shadow.jpg) You feel like the supply chain has huge gaps and healthcare's infrastructure is deteriorating. And you're right. And - in more ways than one - you're not alone. 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