How Viskoot 365 Identifies Equivalent Medical & Dental Products
One of the most valuable features of Viskoot 365 is its ability to identify clinically equivalent or functionally identical products sold under different names or by different distributors.
This capability is essential because the healthcare procurement market is full of hidden duplications. A single item is often sold in multiple ways, including:
- The same core product repackaged and sold by multiple dealers
- Identical equipment listed under different catalog numbers
- Manufacturer-produced items with dozens of different reseller listings
For a busy clinic, trying to identify these overlaps manually is an impossible task.
How Viskoot 365 Groups Equivalent Items
Viskoot 365 uses smart technology to do the heavy lifting. The platform analyzes product information, technical specifications, and descriptions from across the market.
It is designed to understand when products are functionally the same, even if their descriptions, names, or model numbers are slightly different.
For example, if a specific dental curing light is sold by three different distributors, each with its own unique product page, Viskoot 365 recognizes the overlap. It then displays these items together, presenting them as equivalent options for the user to review.
Why This Helps Procurement Teams
This intelligent grouping provides immediate, practical benefits. It helps procurement teams:
- Spot the lowest available price: By seeing all options side-by-side, users can instantly identify the best price for an item.
- Avoid duplicate purchases: Teams can prevent accidentally ordering the same item multiple times under different names.
- Reduce procurement errors: Clear comparisons remove the guesswork, leading to more accurate ordering.
- Compare vendors meaningfully: It becomes simple to evaluate vendors based on price, availability, and service for the exact same product.
This process leads directly to smarter purchasing and immediate, measurable cost savings.
More Than Just Pricing
The value of equivalency grouping goes beyond just finding the best price. It also helps clinics:
- Standardize internal procurement: Teams can easily find and approve specific products for use across the practice.
- Build consistent workflows: Using standardized equipment and supplies makes clinical operations more predictable.
- Clarify product variations: Staff can confidently see which products are identical and which are simply similar.
It's not just a convenience—it's an operational advantage.