--- title: "Z5 Inventory's Blog: A dose of the industry news and optimization strategy that healthcare supply chain pros need. | savings" description: savings | 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/savings/page/1#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 ## [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) ## [Suppliers On Life Support: How To Rebalance Healthcare's Supply Chain, Part 3](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/suppliers-on-life-support-how-to-rebalance-healthcares-supply-chain-part-3) 4/12/2022 [0 Comments](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/suppliers-on-life-support-how-to-rebalance-healthcares-supply-chain-part-3#comments-listing) Written by [Alex Diamond](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/author/alex-diamond) ![an illustration of medical supply shelves finally balanced by keeping needed product and ordering new product from the secondary market](https://www.z5inventory.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Z5%20Blog_unbalanced-C.jpg?width=1200&name=Z5%20Blog_unbalanced-C.jpg) The pandemic impacted you as a healthcare provider almost as much as the communities where you’re providing care. [Continue Reading](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/suppliers-on-life-support-how-to-rebalance-healthcares-supply-chain-part-3) - - - - - [mailto:?subject=Z5%20Inventory%20Blog&body=Z5%20Inventory%20Blog:%20https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/suppliers-on-life-support-how-to-rebalance-healthcares-supply-chain-part-3](mailto:?subject=Z5%20Inventory%20Blog&body=Z5%20Inventory%20Blog:%20https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/suppliers-on-life-support-how-to-rebalance-healthcares-supply-chain-part-3) [0 Comments](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/suppliers-on-life-support-how-to-rebalance-healthcares-supply-chain-part-3#comments-listing) [Read More](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/suppliers-on-life-support-how-to-rebalance-healthcares-supply-chain-part-3) Topics: [selling medical inventory](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/selling-medical-inventory), [selling medical supplies](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/selling-medical-supplies), [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), [digital supply management](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/digital-supply-management), [excess inventory](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/excess-inventory), [healthcare inventory](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/healthcare-inventory), [buying medical inventory](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/buying-medical-inventory), [buying medical supplies](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/buying-medical-supplies), [inventory optimization](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/inventory-optimization), [secondary market](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/secondary-market), [ongoing optimization](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/ongoing-optimization), [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), [schrödinger's cat](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/schrödingers-cat), [rebalancing inventory](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/rebalancing-inventory), [resellers](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/resellers), [ecommerce](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/ecommerce) ## [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 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) ## [Everybody's Talking About Supply Chain, Nobody Knows What It Is | Five To Save](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/everybodys-talking-about-supply-chain-nobody-knows-what-it-is-five-to-save) 11/30/2021 [0 Comments](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/everybodys-talking-about-supply-chain-nobody-knows-what-it-is-five-to-save#comments-listing) Written by [Alex Diamond](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/author/alex-diamond) ![floating chiclets reveal the Z5 Piggy Bank on a bear trap with the title of the blog: 5 To Save](https://www.z5inventory.com/hs-fs/hubfs/FTS%20new%20-%20pig%20bank%20on%20chain%20bear%20trap.jpg?width=1200&name=FTS%20new%20-%20pig%20bank%20on%20chain%20bear%20trap.jpg) You probably just spent some time hearing your friends and family use the words "supply chain," and they were probably using them incorrectly. [Continue Reading](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/everybodys-talking-about-supply-chain-nobody-knows-what-it-is-five-to-save) - - - - - [mailto:?subject=Z5%20Inventory%20Blog&body=Z5%20Inventory%20Blog:%20https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/everybodys-talking-about-supply-chain-nobody-knows-what-it-is-five-to-save](mailto:?subject=Z5%20Inventory%20Blog&body=Z5%20Inventory%20Blog:%20https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/everybodys-talking-about-supply-chain-nobody-knows-what-it-is-five-to-save) [0 Comments](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/everybodys-talking-about-supply-chain-nobody-knows-what-it-is-five-to-save#comments-listing) [Read More](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/everybodys-talking-about-supply-chain-nobody-knows-what-it-is-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), [disruption](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/disruption), [healthcare inventory](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/healthcare-inventory), [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), [inventory management system](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/inventory-management-system), [risk assessment](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/risk-assessment), [omicron](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/omicron) ## ['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) ## [How Do You Choose What Healthcare Communication To Trust? | Five To Save](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/how-do-you-choose-what-healthcare-communication-to-trust-five-to-save) 9/14/2021 [0 Comments](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/how-do-you-choose-what-healthcare-communication-to-trust-five-to-save#comments-listing) Written by [Alex Diamond](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/author/alex-diamond) ![colored chiclets reveal a Z5 Piggy Bank watching another Z5 Piggy Bank on a laptop](https://www.z5inventory.com/hs-fs/hubfs/FTS%20new%20-%20watching%20laptop.jpg?width=1200&name=FTS%20new%20-%20watching%20laptop.jpg) The common wisdom is not to trust anything you read on the internet. Which doesn't seem all that wise. [Continue Reading](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/how-do-you-choose-what-healthcare-communication-to-trust-five-to-save) - - - - - [mailto:?subject=Z5%20Inventory%20Blog&body=Z5%20Inventory%20Blog:%20https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/how-do-you-choose-what-healthcare-communication-to-trust-five-to-save](mailto:?subject=Z5%20Inventory%20Blog&body=Z5%20Inventory%20Blog:%20https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/how-do-you-choose-what-healthcare-communication-to-trust-five-to-save) [0 Comments](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/how-do-you-choose-what-healthcare-communication-to-trust-five-to-save#comments-listing) [Read More](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/how-do-you-choose-what-healthcare-communication-to-trust-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), [savings](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/savings), [five to save](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/five-to-save), [communication](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/communication), [healthcare inventory](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/healthcare-inventory), [healthcare logistics](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/healthcare-logistics), [buying medical supplies](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/buying-medical-supplies), [hospital supply chain](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/hospital-supply-chain), [webinar](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/webinar), [inventory optimization](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/inventory-optimization), [ahrmm](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/ahrmm), [ahrmm21](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/ahrmm21), [loss and expiration avoidance](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/loss-and-expiration-avoidance), [virtual conferences](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/virtual-conferences) ## [Announcement: Join Carl's Talk About Expiration Avoidance at AHRMM Virtual](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/announcement-join-carls-talk-about-expiration-avoidance-at-ahrmm-virtual) 9/7/2021 [0 Comments](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/announcement-join-carls-talk-about-expiration-avoidance-at-ahrmm-virtual#comments-listing) Written by [Alex Diamond](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/author/alex-diamond) ![Blog Header - ahrmm21 carl headshot 1](https://www.z5inventory.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20Header%20-%20ahrmm21%20carl%20headshot%201.jpg?width=1200&name=Blog%20Header%20-%20ahrmm21%20carl%20headshot%201.jpg) Z5 Inventory CEO Carl Natenstedt is a featured speaker at the [AHRMM21+ virtual conference](https://web.cvent.com/event/338c4f98-df62-470e-bbfa-97047705e1d2/websitePage:ef684da1-259f-4d24-a684-7103f233fc8e) Wednesday, September 15. [Continue Reading](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/announcement-join-carls-talk-about-expiration-avoidance-at-ahrmm-virtual) - - - - - [mailto:?subject=Z5%20Inventory%20Blog&body=Z5%20Inventory%20Blog:%20https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/announcement-join-carls-talk-about-expiration-avoidance-at-ahrmm-virtual](mailto:?subject=Z5%20Inventory%20Blog&body=Z5%20Inventory%20Blog:%20https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/announcement-join-carls-talk-about-expiration-avoidance-at-ahrmm-virtual) [0 Comments](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/announcement-join-carls-talk-about-expiration-avoidance-at-ahrmm-virtual#comments-listing) [Read More](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/announcement-join-carls-talk-about-expiration-avoidance-at-ahrmm-virtual) 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), [savings](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/savings), [conferences](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/conferences), [trade shows](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/trade-shows), [healthcare inventory](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/healthcare-inventory), [supply chain groups](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/supply-chain-groups), [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), [webinar](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/webinar), [ahrmm](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/ahrmm), [ahrmm21](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/ahrmm21), [loss and expiration avoidance](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/loss-and-expiration-avoidance), [virtual conferences](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/virtual-conferences) ## [Healthcare Industry Events: How To Connect Responsibly and Respectfully](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/healthcare-industry-events-how-to-connect-responsibly-and-respectfully) 8/24/2021 [0 Comments](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/healthcare-industry-events-how-to-connect-responsibly-and-respectfully#comments-listing) Written by [Alex Diamond](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/author/alex-diamond) ![the Z5 Piggy Bank alone in a group of cubes at a conference](https://www.z5inventory.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Z5%20Blog%20image%20frames_healthcare%20events-1.jpg?width=462&name=Z5%20Blog%20image%20frames_healthcare%20events-1.jpg) Our team is at AHRMM21 this week, but believe it or not, trade shows will not - and cannot - be the same as they always were. Not right now, and maybe not for the foreseeable future. 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