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2026-06-05 · Jane Smith

Clinical operations note: why-your-endoscope-inventory-is-probably-overspending-and-how-to-fix-it-37

As someone who manages purchasing for a mid-sized hospital network, I used to think the answer to supply chain headaches was simple: find a cheaper vendor. But after a particularly expensive lesson with a seemingly budget-friendly endoscope supplier, I realized the real problem isn't the price tag. In this article, I break down the hidden costs of poor procurement practices for specialized medical equipment like those from Karl Storz, drawing from real-world experience.

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