--- title: "Z5 Inventory's Blog: A dose of the industry news and optimization strategy that healthcare supply chain pros need. | loss and expiration avoidance (2)" description: loss and expiration avoidance | 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/loss-and-expiration-avoidance/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 ## [The Key To Effective CFO-Supply Chain Collaboration | Five To Save](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/the-key-to-effective-cfo-supply-chain-collaboration-five-to-save) 3/22/2022 [0 Comments](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/the-key-to-effective-cfo-supply-chain-collaboration-five-to-save#comments-listing) Written by [Alex Diamond](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/author/alex-diamond) ![a group of Z5 Piggy Banks are holding a meeting to discuss the collaboration recommendations in this week's 5 To Save](https://www.z5inventory.com/hs-fs/hubfs/FTS%2022%20pig%20bank%20meeting.jpg?width=1200&name=FTS%2022%20pig%20bank%20meeting.jpg) Consider something that might seem counterintuitive: it can actually be respectful to withhold certain data from others in your healthcare organization. [Continue Reading](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/the-key-to-effective-cfo-supply-chain-collaboration-five-to-save) - - - - - [mailto:?subject=Z5%20Inventory%20Blog&body=Z5%20Inventory%20Blog:%20https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/the-key-to-effective-cfo-supply-chain-collaboration-five-to-save](mailto:?subject=Z5%20Inventory%20Blog&body=Z5%20Inventory%20Blog:%20https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/the-key-to-effective-cfo-supply-chain-collaboration-five-to-save) [0 Comments](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/the-key-to-effective-cfo-supply-chain-collaboration-five-to-save#comments-listing) [Read More](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/the-key-to-effective-cfo-supply-chain-collaboration-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), [excess inventory](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/excess-inventory), [healthcare inventory](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/healthcare-inventory), [top 5 list](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/top-5-list), [buying medical supplies](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/buying-medical-supplies), [inventory optimization](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/inventory-optimization), [collaboration](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/collaboration), [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), [hospital departments](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/hospital-departments), [interdepartmental](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/interdepartmental), [financial risk](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/financial-risk), [business advice](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/business-advice) ## [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). [Continue Reading](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/sustainable-healthcare-starts-in-the-supply-chain-five-to-save) - - - - - [mailto:?subject=Z5%20Inventory%20Blog&body=Z5%20Inventory%20Blog:%20https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/sustainable-healthcare-starts-in-the-supply-chain-five-to-save](mailto:?subject=Z5%20Inventory%20Blog&body=Z5%20Inventory%20Blog:%20https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/sustainable-healthcare-starts-in-the-supply-chain-five-to-save) [0 Comments](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/sustainable-healthcare-starts-in-the-supply-chain-five-to-save#comments-listing) [Read More](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/sustainable-healthcare-starts-in-the-supply-chain-five-to-save) 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), [five to save](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/five-to-save), [excess inventory](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/excess-inventory), [disruption](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/disruption), [healthcare inventory](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/healthcare-inventory), [waste reduction](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/waste-reduction), [top 5 list](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/top-5-list), [donating medical supplies](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/donating-medical-supplies), [healthcare logistics](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/healthcare-logistics), [buying medical supplies](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/buying-medical-supplies), [awards](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/awards), [coronavirus](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/coronavirus), [covid-19](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/covid-19), [materials management](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/materials-management), [sustainability](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/sustainability), [medical supply procurement](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/medical-supply-procurement), [loss and expiration avoidance](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/loss-and-expiration-avoidance), [climate change](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/climate-change), [resilience](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/resilience), [green initiatives](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/green-initiatives) ## [Words VS Actions: How To Make Promoting Women in Healthcare's Supply Chain a Priority](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/words-vs-actions-how-to-make-promoting-women-in-healthcares-supply-chain-a-priority) 3/8/2022 [0 Comments](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/words-vs-actions-how-to-make-promoting-women-in-healthcares-supply-chain-a-priority#comments-listing) Written by [Alex Diamond](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/author/alex-diamond) ![floating chiclets reveal a woman's arms crossed in front of her as part of International Women's Day 2022's theme of Break The Bias](https://www.z5inventory.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20Header%2022%20-%20woman%20crossed%20arms.jpg?width=1200&name=Blog%20Header%2022%20-%20woman%20crossed%20arms.jpg) The day this blog is published is International Women's Day. It's actually okay if you didn't know that. It's not okay if you do nothing now that you do know. [Continue Reading](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/words-vs-actions-how-to-make-promoting-women-in-healthcares-supply-chain-a-priority) - - - - - [mailto:?subject=Z5%20Inventory%20Blog&body=Z5%20Inventory%20Blog:%20https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/words-vs-actions-how-to-make-promoting-women-in-healthcares-supply-chain-a-priority](mailto:?subject=Z5%20Inventory%20Blog&body=Z5%20Inventory%20Blog:%20https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/words-vs-actions-how-to-make-promoting-women-in-healthcares-supply-chain-a-priority) [0 Comments](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/words-vs-actions-how-to-make-promoting-women-in-healthcares-supply-chain-a-priority#comments-listing) [Read More](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/words-vs-actions-how-to-make-promoting-women-in-healthcares-supply-chain-a-priority) Topics: [womens health](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/womens-health), [holidays](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/holidays), [savings](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/savings), [improvements](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/improvements), [survey data](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/survey-data), [employment](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/employment), [medical supply chain jobs](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/medical-supply-chain-jobs), [inventory management](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/inventory-management), [diversity](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/diversity), [healthcare workers](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/healthcare-workers), [medical supply procurement](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/medical-supply-procurement), [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), [dei](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/dei), [supply chain industry salaries](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/supply-chain-industry-salaries), [representation](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/representation), [employee retention](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/employee-retention) ## [Healthcare Worker Job Satisfaction: Perception VS Reality | Five to Save](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/healthcare-worker-job-satisfaction-perception-vs-reality-five-to-save) 3/1/2022 [3 Comments](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/healthcare-worker-job-satisfaction-perception-vs-reality-five-to-save#comments-listing) Written by [Alex Diamond](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/author/alex-diamond) ![the Z5 Piggy Bank is following a line of pigs toward the door behind the words 5 To Save in white](https://www.z5inventory.com/hs-fs/hubfs/FTS%20new%20-%20pig%20bank%20followers.jpg?width=1200&name=FTS%20new%20-%20pig%20bank%20followers.jpg) A certain story is being sold about healthcare workers - and even among them - relating to the state of the industry and the career prospects it provides. But just because it's widespread, does that mean it's true? [Continue Reading](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/healthcare-worker-job-satisfaction-perception-vs-reality-five-to-save) - - - - - [mailto:?subject=Z5%20Inventory%20Blog&body=Z5%20Inventory%20Blog:%20https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/healthcare-worker-job-satisfaction-perception-vs-reality-five-to-save](mailto:?subject=Z5%20Inventory%20Blog&body=Z5%20Inventory%20Blog:%20https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/healthcare-worker-job-satisfaction-perception-vs-reality-five-to-save) [3 Comments](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/healthcare-worker-job-satisfaction-perception-vs-reality-five-to-save#comments-listing) [Read More](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/healthcare-worker-job-satisfaction-perception-vs-reality-five-to-save) 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), [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), [survey data](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/survey-data), [hiring](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/hiring), [employment](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/employment), [natural disasters](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/natural-disasters), [buying medical supplies](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/buying-medical-supplies), [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), [inventory optimization](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/inventory-optimization), [healthcare workers](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/healthcare-workers), [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) ## [Whiplash In Policy And Procurement Wears Healthcare Pros Out | Five To Save](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/whiplash-in-news-and-procurement-wears-healthcare-pros-out-five-to-save) 2/22/2022 [0 Comments](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/whiplash-in-news-and-procurement-wears-healthcare-pros-out-five-to-save#comments-listing) Written by [Alex Diamond](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/author/alex-diamond) ![the Z5 Piggy Bank is stressed out like many healthcare workers but we can provide more support for both](https://www.z5inventory.com/hs-fs/hubfs/FTS%2022%20pig%20bank%20sleeping%20stressed.jpg?width=1200&name=FTS%2022%20pig%20bank%20sleeping%20stressed.jpg) The news changing constantly isn't anything - if you'll pardon the phrase - new. But that's a big part of what's contributed to healthcare worker burnout in the last couple of years. How do we fight that? [Continue Reading](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/whiplash-in-news-and-procurement-wears-healthcare-pros-out-five-to-save) - - - - - [mailto:?subject=Z5%20Inventory%20Blog&body=Z5%20Inventory%20Blog:%20https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/whiplash-in-news-and-procurement-wears-healthcare-pros-out-five-to-save](mailto:?subject=Z5%20Inventory%20Blog&body=Z5%20Inventory%20Blog:%20https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/whiplash-in-news-and-procurement-wears-healthcare-pros-out-five-to-save) [0 Comments](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/whiplash-in-news-and-procurement-wears-healthcare-pros-out-five-to-save#comments-listing) [Read More](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/whiplash-in-news-and-procurement-wears-healthcare-pros-out-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), [drug shortages](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/drug-shortages), [government](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/government), [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), [pandemic](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/pandemic), [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), [medical supply chain jobs](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/medical-supply-chain-jobs), [masks](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/masks), [medical supply procurement](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/medical-supply-procurement), [loss and expiration avoidance](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/loss-and-expiration-avoidance), [pharmacy inventory](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/pharmacy-inventory) ## [Welcome Livingston Inventory Services to the Z5 Inventory Family](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/welcome-livingston-inventory-services-to-the-z5-inventory-family) 2/15/2022 [0 Comments](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/welcome-livingston-inventory-services-to-the-z5-inventory-family#comments-listing) Written by [Alex Diamond](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/author/alex-diamond) ![floating chiclets reveal a white Z5 Inventory logo and a dark Livingston Inventory Services logo](https://www.z5inventory.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20Header%2022%20-%20LIS%20acquisition%20logos.jpg?width=1200&name=Blog%20Header%2022%20-%20LIS%20acquisition%20logos.jpg) With the acquisition of Livingston Inventory Services, more than forty new healthcare facilities will now be able to conduct supply chain management tasks using the award-winning inventory optimization solutions available from Z5 Inventory. [Continue Reading](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/welcome-livingston-inventory-services-to-the-z5-inventory-family) - - - - - [mailto:?subject=Z5%20Inventory%20Blog&body=Z5%20Inventory%20Blog:%20https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/welcome-livingston-inventory-services-to-the-z5-inventory-family](mailto:?subject=Z5%20Inventory%20Blog&body=Z5%20Inventory%20Blog:%20https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/welcome-livingston-inventory-services-to-the-z5-inventory-family) [0 Comments](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/welcome-livingston-inventory-services-to-the-z5-inventory-family#comments-listing) [Read More](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/welcome-livingston-inventory-services-to-the-z5-inventory-family) Topics: [selling medical inventory](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/selling-medical-inventory), [inventory management software](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/inventory-management-software), [mergers](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/mergers), [digital supply management](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/digital-supply-management), [press release](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/press-release), [buying medical supplies](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/buying-medical-supplies), [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), [medical supply chain jobs](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/medical-supply-chain-jobs), [free trial](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/free-trial), [inventory optimization](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/inventory-optimization), [loss and expiration avoidance](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/loss-and-expiration-avoidance), [2022](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/2022), [staffing](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/staffing), [acquisitions](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/acquisitions), [announcements](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/announcements) ## [Healthcare Can Mitigate Disaster If We've Prepared For It | Five To Save](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/healthcare-can-mitigate-disaster-if-weve-prepared-for-it-five-to-save) 1/25/2022 [0 Comments](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/healthcare-can-mitigate-disaster-if-weve-prepared-for-it-five-to-save#comments-listing) Written by [Alex Diamond](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/author/alex-diamond) ![white text reading 5 To Save overlaid on a crystal ball revealing the Z5 Piggy Bank inside](https://www.z5inventory.com/hs-fs/hubfs/FTS%202022%20-%20pig%20in%20magic%20crystal%20ball-2.jpg?width=526&name=FTS%202022%20-%20pig%20in%20magic%20crystal%20ball-2.jpg) Whether you're in an area where things are staring to look up or have never looked grimmer, we did actually find some tools to help you deal with the current (and any future) disaster. [Continue Reading](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/healthcare-can-mitigate-disaster-if-weve-prepared-for-it-five-to-save) - - - - - [mailto:?subject=Z5%20Inventory%20Blog&body=Z5%20Inventory%20Blog:%20https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/healthcare-can-mitigate-disaster-if-weve-prepared-for-it-five-to-save](mailto:?subject=Z5%20Inventory%20Blog&body=Z5%20Inventory%20Blog:%20https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/healthcare-can-mitigate-disaster-if-weve-prepared-for-it-five-to-save) [0 Comments](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/healthcare-can-mitigate-disaster-if-weve-prepared-for-it-five-to-save#comments-listing) [Read More](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/healthcare-can-mitigate-disaster-if-weve-prepared-for-it-five-to-save) Topics: [selling medical inventory](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/selling-medical-inventory), [healthcare](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/healthcare), [reallocation](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/reallocation), [cybersecurity](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/cybersecurity), [artificial intelligence](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/artificial-intelligence), [crime in healthcare](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/crime-in-healthcare), [buying medical supplies](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/buying-medical-supplies), [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), [hospital logistics](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/hospital-logistics), [healthcare supply chain](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/healthcare-supply-chain), [loss and expiration avoidance](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/loss-and-expiration-avoidance), [predictive analytics](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/predictive-analytics), [medical devices](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/medical-devices), [pharmacy inventory](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/pharmacy-inventory) ## [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) - 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just like we are! 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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) [Previous](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/loss-and-expiration-avoidance/page/1) [All posts](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/all) [Next](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/loss-and-expiration-avoidance/page/3) ### Subscribe to Email Updates ![Group 1212](https://www.z5inventory.com/hubfs/Group%201212.png) Z5 Inventory was founded with the purpose of saving health care providers nationwide from expiring product, empowering them to Count, Reallocate, and Buy their inventory all in one place. - [Solutions](https://www.z5inventory.com/solutions) - [Z5 Count](https://www.z5inventory.com/solutions-2021-0-1) - [Z5 Analytics](https://www.z5inventory.com/solutions-2021-0) - [Z5 Optimization](https://www.z5inventory.com/solutions-2021-0-0) - 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) - [Privacy Policy](https://www.z5inventory.com/privacy-policy) - [Get The App](https://www.z5inventory.com/platform) - [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/z5-count/id1557711721) - [Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.z5inventory&gl=US) - [Dashboard Login](https://prod.z5development.com/) © 2026 All rights reserved. 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