Case Study: Lakes Region EMS achieves 73% inventory reduction and major time savings with eTurns TrackStock

How eTurns Automated Inventory Replenishment Saved EMS Provider Thousands of Dollars and Countless Hours – and May Even Help Save Lives

Lakes Region EMS, an advanced life support ambulance service serving rural Minnesota and Wisconsin, struggled with manual, spreadsheet-based inventory and “gut” ordering across five bases, risking stockouts and wasting staff time. To modernize replenishment, Lakes Region EMS selected eTurns’ TrackStock automated inventory replenishment solution for its price, functionality and ease of use.

eTurns implemented TrackStock quickly, enabling automated reordering, bin- and part-number reporting, and expiration/theft tracking. The system reduced inventory by 73% (about $20,000 saved), cut stockroom tasks from 20–30 minutes to roughly 10 minutes (and accounting reconciliation from hours to two minutes), and improved supplier workflows with Henry Schein—delivering clear time and cost savings while providing data to improve patient care.

Lakes Region EMS

Brian Galowitz

Minnesota Operations Manager