--- title: "Z5 Inventory's Blog: A dose of the industry news and optimization strategy that healthcare supply chain pros need. | top 5 list" description: top 5 list | 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/top-5-list#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 Insuring Your Inventory Initiative’s Success](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/5-steps-to-insuring-your-inventory-initiatives-success) 9/13/2022 [0 Comments](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/5-steps-to-insuring-your-inventory-initiatives-success#comments-listing) Written by [Alex Diamond](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/author/alex-diamond) ![an orange-tinted healthcare supply chain professional carts boxes through a storage area in an attempt at ongoing optimization](https://www.z5inventory.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20Header%2022%20-%20clinician%20in%20storage%20area%20vuemed.jpg?width=1200&name=Blog%20Header%2022%20-%20clinician%20in%20storage%20area%20vuemed.jpg) We’re publishing this article in collaboration with our friends at [VUEMED](https://vuemed.com/), who have encountered the same obstacles we have when trying to implement a new program at a healthcare facility. [Continue Reading](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/5-steps-to-insuring-your-inventory-initiatives-success) - - - - - [mailto:?subject=Z5%20Inventory%20Blog&body=Z5%20Inventory%20Blog:%20https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/5-steps-to-insuring-your-inventory-initiatives-success](mailto:?subject=Z5%20Inventory%20Blog&body=Z5%20Inventory%20Blog:%20https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/5-steps-to-insuring-your-inventory-initiatives-success) [0 Comments](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/5-steps-to-insuring-your-inventory-initiatives-success#comments-listing) [Read More](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/5-steps-to-insuring-your-inventory-initiatives-success) Topics: [technology](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/technology), [supply chain management](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/supply-chain-management), [rfid](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/rfid), [digital supply management](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/digital-supply-management), [healthcare inventory](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/healthcare-inventory), [top 5 list](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/top-5-list), [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), [inventory optimization](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/inventory-optimization), [collaboration](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/collaboration), [ongoing optimization](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/ongoing-optimization), [loss and expiration avoidance](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/loss-and-expiration-avoidance), [2022](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/2022), [pharmacy inventory](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/pharmacy-inventory), [supply chain resiliency](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/supply-chain-resiliency), [supply chain innovation](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/supply-chain-innovation), [checklists](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/checklists), [scanning devices](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/scanning-devices), [supply chain visibility](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/supply-chain-visibility), [vuemed](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/vuemed), [how to](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/how-to) ## [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) ## [Z5 Partner Hospital Successes & Other Things To Be Thankful For](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/z5-partner-hospital-successes-other-things-to-be-thankful-for) 11/23/2021 [0 Comments](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/z5-partner-hospital-successes-other-things-to-be-thankful-for#comments-listing) Written by [Alex Diamond](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/author/alex-diamond) ![floating chiclets reveal a cornucopia spilling over with cash](https://www.z5inventory.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20Header%20new%20-%20thanksgiving%202021.jpg?width=1200&name=Blog%20Header%20new%20-%20thanksgiving%202021.jpg) 2021 probably hasn't turned out to be quite the year we all hoped it would, but you're probably thankful for the successes you were able to squeeze out of it - just like we are! [Continue Reading](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/z5-partner-hospital-successes-other-things-to-be-thankful-for) - - - - - [mailto:?subject=Z5%20Inventory%20Blog&body=Z5%20Inventory%20Blog:%20https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/z5-partner-hospital-successes-other-things-to-be-thankful-for](mailto:?subject=Z5%20Inventory%20Blog&body=Z5%20Inventory%20Blog:%20https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/z5-partner-hospital-successes-other-things-to-be-thankful-for) [0 Comments](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/z5-partner-hospital-successes-other-things-to-be-thankful-for#comments-listing) [Read More](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/z5-partner-hospital-successes-other-things-to-be-thankful-for) Topics: [selling medical inventory](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/selling-medical-inventory), [reallocation](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/reallocation), [supply chain management](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/supply-chain-management), [holidays](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/holidays), [top 5 list](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/top-5-list), [buying medical supplies](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/buying-medical-supplies), [ppe](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/ppe), [hospital logistics](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/hospital-logistics), [healthcare supply chain](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/healthcare-supply-chain), [2021](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/2021), [medical supply procurement](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/medical-supply-procurement), [risk management](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/risk-management), [loss and expiration avoidance](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/loss-and-expiration-avoidance), [risk analysis](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/risk-analysis), [risk assessment](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/risk-assessment), [gartner](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/gartner), [thanksgiving](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/thanksgiving) ## [2018: The Year Of Fear](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/2018-the-year-of-fear) 1/14/2019 [0 Comments](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/2018-the-year-of-fear#comments-listing) Written by [Alex Diamond](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/author/alex-diamond) ![2018 was the Year Of Fear in healthcare. Can we make 2019 any better?](https://www.z5inventory.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20Header%20-%20Year%20of%20Fear.jpg?width=1200&name=Blog%20Header%20-%20Year%20of%20Fear.jpg) If that title sounds negative, that’s because it kind of is. But only kind of. 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More and more of the workday is dominated by discussions of the office party and debates of “how ugly does a sweater have to be to qualify as an ugly sweater?” [Continue Reading](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/the-five-best-healthcare-articles-of-2018) - - - - - [mailto:?subject=Z5%20Inventory%20Blog&body=Z5%20Inventory%20Blog:%20https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/the-five-best-healthcare-articles-of-2018](mailto:?subject=Z5%20Inventory%20Blog&body=Z5%20Inventory%20Blog:%20https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/the-five-best-healthcare-articles-of-2018) [0 Comments](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/the-five-best-healthcare-articles-of-2018#comments-listing) [Read More](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/the-five-best-healthcare-articles-of-2018) 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), [amazon](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/amazon), [whole foods](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/whole-foods), [shark tank](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/shark-tank), [digital supply management](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/digital-supply-management), [healthcare inventory](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/healthcare-inventory), [buying medical inventory](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/buying-medical-inventory), [the onion](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/the-onion), [top 5 list](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/top-5-list), [2018](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/topic/2018) [All posts](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/all) ### 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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