--- title: "Z5 Inventory's Blog: A dose of the industry news and optimization strategy that healthcare supply chain pros need. | selling medical inventory" description: selling medical inventory | 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/selling-medical-inventory#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 ## [Has Anything Crazy Happened In Healthcare's Supply Chain This Week? | Five To Save](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/has-anything-crazy-happened-in-healthcares-supply-chain-this-week-five-to-save) 4/19/2022 [0 Comments](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/has-anything-crazy-happened-in-healthcares-supply-chain-this-week-five-to-save#comments-listing) Written by [Alex Diamond](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/author/alex-diamond) ![The Z5 Piggy Bank is hitting the emergency button and blaring a siren](https://www.z5inventory.com/hs-fs/hubfs/FTS%2022%20-%20pig%20bank%20emergency%20button%20siren.jpg?width=1200&name=FTS%2022%20-%20pig%20bank%20emergency%20button%20siren.jpg) We've spent the last month focusing on the big-picture issues, but the news waits for no man (or cat... or pig).  [Continue Reading](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/has-anything-crazy-happened-in-healthcares-supply-chain-this-week-five-to-save) - - - - - [mailto:?subject=Z5%20Inventory%20Blog&body=Z5%20Inventory%20Blog:%20https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/has-anything-crazy-happened-in-healthcares-supply-chain-this-week-five-to-save](mailto:?subject=Z5%20Inventory%20Blog&body=Z5%20Inventory%20Blog:%20https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/has-anything-crazy-happened-in-healthcares-supply-chain-this-week-five-to-save) [0 Comments](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/has-anything-crazy-happened-in-healthcares-supply-chain-this-week-five-to-save#comments-listing) [Read More](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/has-anything-crazy-happened-in-healthcares-supply-chain-this-week-five-to-save) Topics: [selling medical inventory](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/selling-medical-inventory), [supply chain management](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/supply-chain-management), [five to save](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/five-to-save), [disruption](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/disruption), [healthcare inventory](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/healthcare-inventory), [government](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/government), [buying medical supplies](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/buying-medical-supplies), [failure](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/failure), [hospital supply chain](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/hospital-supply-chain), [coronavirus](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/coronavirus), [ppe](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/ppe), [covid-19](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/covid-19), [sourcing](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/sourcing), [medical supply chain tracking software](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/medical-supply-chain-tracking-software), [manufacturing](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/manufacturing), [gloves](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/gloves), [warehouse management](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/warehouse-management) ## [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) ## [Schrödinger's Catheter: How To Rebalance Healthcare's Supply Chain, Part 1](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/schrödingers-catheter-rebalancing-healthcares-supply-chain-part-1) 3/29/2022 [0 Comments](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/schrödingers-catheter-rebalancing-healthcares-supply-chain-part-1#comments-listing) Written by [Alex Diamond](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/author/alex-diamond) ![a hospital's supply shelves are unbalanced by the number of black boxes - the unknown supplies that are preventing providers from rebalancing their inventory](https://www.z5inventory.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20Header%2022%20-%20Rebalancing%201%20Schrodinger.jpeg?width=1200&name=Blog%20Header%2022%20-%20Rebalancing%201%20Schrodinger.jpeg) You don’t actually know what’s on your shelf until you take a look at it. [Continue Reading](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/schrödingers-catheter-rebalancing-healthcares-supply-chain-part-1) - - - - - [mailto:?subject=Z5%20Inventory%20Blog&body=Z5%20Inventory%20Blog:%20https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/schrödingers-catheter-rebalancing-healthcares-supply-chain-part-1](mailto:?subject=Z5%20Inventory%20Blog&body=Z5%20Inventory%20Blog:%20https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/schrödingers-catheter-rebalancing-healthcares-supply-chain-part-1) [0 Comments](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/schrödingers-catheter-rebalancing-healthcares-supply-chain-part-1#comments-listing) [Read More](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/schrödingers-catheter-rebalancing-healthcares-supply-chain-part-1) 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), [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), [hospital supply chain](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/hospital-supply-chain), [ppe](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/ppe), [hospital logistics](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/hospital-logistics), [perpetual](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/perpetual), [medical supply procurement](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/medical-supply-procurement), [consignment](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/consignment), [schrödinger's cat](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/schrödingers-cat), [quantum mechanics](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/quantum-mechanics), [rebalancing inventory](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/rebalancing-inventory), [warehouse management](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/warehouse-management), [periodic inventory](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/periodic-inventory), [par inventory](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/par-inventory) ## [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) ## [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. 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Short supply levels. Long transit times. If healthcare providers keep treating these issues as temporary, their consequences will only last longer and recur more frequently. 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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. 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