--- title: "Z5 Inventory's Blog: A dose of the industry news and optimization strategy that healthcare supply chain pros need. | medical and surgical supplies" description: medical and surgical supplies | 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/medical-and-surgical-supplies#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) ## [Is The Healthcare Industry Recession-Proof? | Five To Save](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/is-the-healthcare-industry-recession-proof-five-to-save) 8/30/2022 [0 Comments](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/is-the-healthcare-industry-recession-proof-five-to-save#comments-listing) Written by [Alex Diamond](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/author/alex-diamond) ![Ziggy the Z5 Piggy Bank is outweighed by the white, stenciled words 5 To Save on old-fashioned scales](https://www.z5inventory.com/hs-fs/hubfs/FTS%2022%20pig%20bank%20on%20scales.jpg?width=1200&name=FTS%2022%20pig%20bank%20on%20scales.jpg) Is your supply chain stable? Are healthcare providers immune to Betteridge's Law? These and other questions answered by this blog (and your common sense). [Continue Reading](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/is-the-healthcare-industry-recession-proof-five-to-save) - - - - - [mailto:?subject=Z5%20Inventory%20Blog&body=Z5%20Inventory%20Blog:%20https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/is-the-healthcare-industry-recession-proof-five-to-save](mailto:?subject=Z5%20Inventory%20Blog&body=Z5%20Inventory%20Blog:%20https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/is-the-healthcare-industry-recession-proof-five-to-save) [0 Comments](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/is-the-healthcare-industry-recession-proof-five-to-save#comments-listing) [Read More](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/is-the-healthcare-industry-recession-proof-five-to-save) Topics: [supply chain management](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/supply-chain-management), [amazon](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/amazon), [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), [healthcare inventory](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/healthcare-inventory), [supplier relationships](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/supplier-relationships), [pandemic](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/pandemic), [medical supply chain jobs](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/medical-supply-chain-jobs), [inventory management](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/inventory-management), [medical supply procurement](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/medical-supply-procurement), [medical and surgical supplies](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/medical-and-surgical-supplies), [medical devices](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/medical-devices), [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), [healthcare professionals](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/healthcare-professionals), [supply chain visibility](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/supply-chain-visibility), [savings goals](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/savings-goals), [use cases](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/use-cases) ## [Service Outages: An Industry Problem That Z5 Has Never Experienced](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/service-outages-an-industry-problem-that-z5-has-never-experienced) 6/14/2022 [0 Comments](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/service-outages-an-industry-problem-that-z5-has-never-experienced#comments-listing) Written by [Alex Diamond](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/author/alex-diamond) ![two crawfish are shaking claws to illustrate successful collaboration with a reliable partner](https://www.z5inventory.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20Header%2022%20crawfish%20shaking%20hands.jpg?width=1200&name=Blog%20Header%2022%20crawfish%20shaking%20hands.jpg) Shortages. Stoppages. Service unavailability in your area. These are problems that Z5 doesn't face. See why in this guide to evaluating a reliable solution provider. [Continue Reading](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/service-outages-an-industry-problem-that-z5-has-never-experienced) - - - - - [mailto:?subject=Z5%20Inventory%20Blog&body=Z5%20Inventory%20Blog:%20https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/service-outages-an-industry-problem-that-z5-has-never-experienced](mailto:?subject=Z5%20Inventory%20Blog&body=Z5%20Inventory%20Blog:%20https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/service-outages-an-industry-problem-that-z5-has-never-experienced) [0 Comments](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/service-outages-an-industry-problem-that-z5-has-never-experienced#comments-listing) [Read More](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/service-outages-an-industry-problem-that-z5-has-never-experienced) Topics: [physical inventory count](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/physical-inventory-count), [inventory valuation](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/inventory-valuation), [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), [app](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/app), [improvements](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/improvements), [disruption](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/disruption), [customer relationship](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/customer-relationship), [communication](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/communication), [healthcare inventory](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/healthcare-inventory), [apple app store](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/apple-app-store), [natural disasters](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/natural-disasters), [inventory optimization](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/inventory-optimization), [collaboration](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/collaboration), [medical and surgical supplies](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/medical-and-surgical-supplies), [pharmacy inventory](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/pharmacy-inventory), [google play store](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/google-play-store), [customer service](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/customer-service) ## [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 [0 Comments](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/5-steps-to-improve-your-valuation-experience-results-a-new-white-paper-from-z5#comments-listing) Written by [Alex Diamond](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/author/alex-diamond) ![an illustration of the Z5 Piggy Bank holding coins, representing the savings that customers who download the newest white paper can achieve](https://www.z5inventory.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20Header%2022%20pig%20illustration%20white%20paper.jpg?width=1200&name=Blog%20Header%2022%20pig%20illustration%20white%20paper.jpg) 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? [Continue Reading](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/5-steps-to-improve-your-valuation-experience-results-a-new-white-paper-from-z5) - - - - - [mailto:?subject=Z5%20Inventory%20Blog&body=Z5%20Inventory%20Blog:%20https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/5-steps-to-improve-your-valuation-experience-results-a-new-white-paper-from-z5](mailto:?subject=Z5%20Inventory%20Blog&body=Z5%20Inventory%20Blog:%20https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/5-steps-to-improve-your-valuation-experience-results-a-new-white-paper-from-z5) [0 Comments](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/5-steps-to-improve-your-valuation-experience-results-a-new-white-paper-from-z5#comments-listing) [Read More](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/5-steps-to-improve-your-valuation-experience-results-a-new-white-paper-from-z5) Topics: [Baylor Scott & White](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/baylor-scott-white), [physical inventory count](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/physical-inventory-count), [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), [inventory management software](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/inventory-management-software), [savings](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/savings), [survey data](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/survey-data), [apple app store](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/apple-app-store), [case study](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/case-study), [medical supply chain tracking software](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/medical-supply-chain-tracking-software), [inventory optimization](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/inventory-optimization), [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), [financial risk](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/financial-risk), [white papers](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/white-papers), [downloads](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/downloads), [checklists](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/checklists), [google play store](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/google-play-store) ## [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) ## [A Guide To Turning Your Pharmacy Count Into An Opportunity For Savings](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/a-guide-to-turning-your-pharmacy-count-into-an-opportunity-for-savings) 2/1/2022 [1 Comment](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/a-guide-to-turning-your-pharmacy-count-into-an-opportunity-for-savings#comments-listing) Written by [Alex Diamond](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/author/alex-diamond) ![pills spilled from a bottle reveal a tiny slice of how many medications healthcare workers have to count in pharmacies](https://www.z5inventory.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Z5%20Blog%20image_pharmacy.jpg?width=1200&name=Z5%20Blog%20image_pharmacy.jpg) Pharmacies have the ability to use their inventory data to produce much more than a list of quantities and values. Whether they’re independent or part of a hospital, most pharmacies could be experiencing massive savings, but most don’t realize they already have all the resources necessary. [Continue Reading](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/a-guide-to-turning-your-pharmacy-count-into-an-opportunity-for-savings) - - - - - [mailto:?subject=Z5%20Inventory%20Blog&body=Z5%20Inventory%20Blog:%20https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/a-guide-to-turning-your-pharmacy-count-into-an-opportunity-for-savings](mailto:?subject=Z5%20Inventory%20Blog&body=Z5%20Inventory%20Blog:%20https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/a-guide-to-turning-your-pharmacy-count-into-an-opportunity-for-savings) [1 Comment](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/a-guide-to-turning-your-pharmacy-count-into-an-opportunity-for-savings#comments-listing) [Read More](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/a-guide-to-turning-your-pharmacy-count-into-an-opportunity-for-savings) Topics: [physical inventory count](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/physical-inventory-count), [selling medical inventory](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/selling-medical-inventory), [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), [drug shortages](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/drug-shortages), [buying medical supplies](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/buying-medical-supplies), [service system for hospital inventory](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/service-system-for-hospital-inventory), [cycle count](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/cycle-count), [medical and surgical supplies](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/medical-and-surgical-supplies), [pharmacy inventory](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/pharmacy-inventory), [pharmacies](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/pharmacies), [annual inventory](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/annual-inventory), [hospital pharmacies](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/hospital-pharmacies), [inventory count software](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/inventory-count-software) ## [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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