In celebration of Earth Day, we’re exploring how sustainable supply chain practices will help transform healthcare organizations across America.
In today’s healthcare landscape, environmental responsibility isn’t just good ethics—it’s good business. As healthcare facilities optimize operations while reducing their environmental footprint, supply chain management has emerged at the critical intersection of sustainability and efficiency.
The Environmental Impact of Healthcare Supply Chains
We all know that our healthcare facilities generate a lot of waste, and supply chain is a key contributor. Expired products, excessive ordering, single use products and inefficient inventory management collectively contribute to a significant environmental burden:
- Product expiration: Medical supplies that expire before use must be disposed of properly
- Over-ordering: Excess inventory requires more storage space and energy
- Stock-outs: When critical supplies aren’t available, expedited shipping increases carbon emissions
- Single use products: Continual ordering of single use products increases waste, spend and emissions
These problems add up fast—and they’re exactly where smart inventory management can make a major difference.
Sustainable Supply Chain Solutions with Envi
At Envi, we help healthcare facilities make sustainable, cost-effective inventory decisions. Our customers have reduced expired products, over-ordering, and stock-outs by up to 27%, leading to both cost savings and environmental benefits.
This Earth Day, take a closer look at how right-sizing inventory supports your sustainability goals. It’s not just about reducing spend—it’s about supporting your facility’s eco-friendly mission.
With Envi, you can:
- Order only what’s needed, when needed
- Minimize emergency orders requiring carbon-intensive shipping
- Reduce storage requirements and associated energy costs
Enhanced Visibility Equals Enhanced Sustainability
When you can accurately track product usage across facilities, you gain insights that reduce both costs and environmental impact. Make sure you’re leveraging Envi to:
Track Product Usage Effectively
- Monitor usage on multiple devices
- Analyze patterns by department, physician, preference cards, procedure and patient
- Consolidate data from multiple locations
Implement Precision Inventory Management
- Track lot numbers, serial numbers, and expiration dates
- Utilize point-and-shoot scanning with the Envi mobile app
- Identify usage patterns to optimize ordering
Help Make Every Day Earth Day
This Earth Day, commit to year-round sustainability with smarter healthcare supply chain practices. Sustainable inventory management not only reduces waste—it also improves operational efficiency, lowers costs, and aligns your facility with eco-conscious healthcare trends.
Every small improvement adds up. By leveraging Envi’s full suite of tracking and ordering tools, your organization can build a more resilient, sustainable supply chain.
Ready to reduce waste and build a greener healthcare future?
Let’s talk about how Envi can help your facility cut costs and embrace sustainable supply chain practices. Request a demo today!