Most providers, for example, perform reactive sourcing and procurement to meet their needs. Others rely on so-called "just-in-case inventory" to ensure they always have the supplies needed-which results in excess inventory, obsolescence, and relying on purchase history to predict future demand. Providers often assign inventory purchasing and stocking duties to clinicians and their teams who are responsible for patient care but who lack SCM experience. And strategies such as par-inventory replenishment and smart cabinets still require SCM capabilities often absent in patient care settings.