Distribution Systems International partners with hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, and acute care facilities across the United States to solve one of healthcare's most overlooked operational challenges: efficient, compliant, and organized medical storage. Since 1990, Distribution Systems International has delivered specialized medical storage systems, expert project management, and a consultative approach that keeps patient care at the center of every solution.
Our Mission
Our mission is to serve those who serve others. Distribution Systems International provides healthcare providers with the medical storage systems, organization systems, and project management services that allow frontline clinical staff to stay focused on patient care — not supply searches.
Every acute care department operates under pressure. Sterile processing technicians need immediate access to surgical instruments and sterile supplies. OR nurses depend on organized operating rooms with medical supply carts and case carts ready before every procedure. Supply chain managers require accurate visibility over every storage unit, storage area, and storage bin across the facility. Distribution Systems International is built to meet each of these needs with purpose-built equipment and a process proven across more than 2,000 hospitals nationwide.
We are located at 25901 Commercentre Dr. Lake Forest, CA 92630
Our Vision
Distribution Systems International envisions a healthcare environment where every storage space works as hard as the people who use it. Our goal is to be the most trusted partner among medical supply companies in the acute care space — recognized not only for product quality, but for the depth of our expertise, the reliability of our implementation process, and the measurable outcomes we deliver for health systems nationwide.
Our Story
Founded in 1990 in Southern California, Distribution Systems International was built on a clear, powerful idea: hospitals deserved storage solutions as precise and purposeful as the care they delivered. From the start, Distribution Systems International focused exclusively on the departments that work hardest behind the scenes — the Sterile Processing Department, the Operating Room, and the supply chain — providing specialized storage equipment engineered for the demands of acute care.
Those early years were defined by closeness to the work. Distribution Systems International's team walked SPD floors, observed OR workflows, and listened to supply chain teams describe the inefficiencies they faced every day. The result was a product line built not in a boardroom, but on actual hospital floors — shaped by the professionals who depended on it most.
As the healthcare industry evolved, so did Distribution Systems International. Growing regulatory requirements, rising surgical volumes, and the emergence of complex robotic procedures created new demands for smarter, safer, and better-organized medical storage. Distribution Systems International met each challenge with purpose-built solutions — from sterile instrument storage and peel pack organization systems to high-density supply storage and mobile medical carts — always prioritizing patient safety, workflow efficiency, and compliance.
More than three decades later, Distribution Systems International remains headquartered in Southern California, guided by the same commitment that launched the company in 1990. Over 2,000 hospitals across the United States have trusted Distribution Systems International to transform their most critical support spaces. Master Price Agreements with leading health systems and established GPO agreements reflect Distribution Systems International's proven, coast-to-coast market presence.
What Sets Distribution Systems International Apart
Most medical supply companies deliver products. Distribution Systems International delivers outcomes.
Every engagement begins with a comprehensive space and workflow assessment. Distribution Systems International evaluates current inventory PAR levels, measures the existing storage area, identifies workflow bottlenecks, and develops a custom-configured solution with architectural CAD drawings and a transparent ROI proposal. Healthcare facilities see exactly what their investment will return — in recovered storage space, reduced labor costs, and improved compliance — before a single purchase order is signed.
From there, Distribution Systems International manages full turnkey implementation: timely product delivery, professional assembly and installation, complete inventory transfer, and both pre- and post-installation in-service training. Healthcare providers are never left to configure a new medical storage system on their own. Distribution Systems International's team remains on-site until every system performs exactly as designed.
This is what separates Distribution Systems International from the rest of the market. Not just a product catalog. A complete, accountable partnership.
Medical Storage Solutions for Every Department
Distribution Systems International offers a comprehensive range of medical storage systems designed to serve every department in an acute care facility.
Sterile Processing Department
Effective medical storage is the foundation of sterile processing. Distribution Systems International provides sterile instrument storage, peel pack racks, and SterileShelf antimicrobial shelving that protects sterile supplies from contamination and supports compliance with AAMI ST79 and Joint Commission standards. Every storage unit is configured to reduce retrieval time and maintain the integrity of surgical instruments from decontamination through delivery to the OR.
Operating Rooms
Operating room efficiency depends on organized, accessible storage. Distribution Systems International supplies OR cabinets, surgical case carts, and medical supply carts that keep every storage area stocked, labeled, and ready before each procedure. Properly designed operating room storage systems reduce procedure delays, support on-time surgical starts, and give surgical teams confidence before every case.
Supply Chain and Materials Management
Distribution Systems International's high-density supply storage and 2-Bin Kanban organization systems give materials management teams full visibility over supply levels across the facility. From medical storage bins to mobile track systems, Distribution Systems International optimizes every storage space to reduce carrying costs, prevent expired inventory, and improve throughput.
Medical Carts and Mobile Solutions
Distribution Systems International offers a complete line of medical carts for acute care applications, including mobile medical carts, treatment carts, medical supply carts, and emergency carts. Each cart is engineered for clinical workflow — durable, ergonomic, and configured for the specific demands of the department it serves.
High-Density and Modular Systems
When storage space is limited, Distribution Systems International's high-density and mobile track systems maximize capacity within the existing storage area. Modular configurations allow healthcare facilities to scale and reconfigure as department needs change — without building out new square footage.
High-Density and Modular Systems
Distribution Systems International follows a proven, three-step process on every project.
1. Storage Consultation and Analysis: Distribution Systems International conducts a complimentary on-site assessment of your current storage area, inventory levels, and workflow. This includes measuring the storage space, auditing PAR levels, and identifying inefficiencies that cost time and money.
2. Design and Engineering: Based on the assessment, Distribution Systems International develops a custom-configured medical storage system complete with architectural CAD drawings, product specifications, and a clear, data-driven ROI calculation. Healthcare facilities see the full picture before any purchase decision is made.
3. Implementation and Support: Distribution Systems International manages every step of implementation — product delivery, assembly, installation, inventory transfer, and staff training. Post-installation support is included to ensure the system continues to perform long after project completion.
The Distribution Systems International Team
Distribution Systems International's team focuses on one mission: delivering the most efficient and highest-quality medical storage equipment and project management services in the healthcare market today. Every team member — from sales through installation — is trained in LEAN methodology, healthcare regulatory standards, and the specific workflow demands of acute care environments.
Distribution Systems International's products are designed, stocked, and assembled in Southern California. The team serves healthcare facilities from coast to coast, supported by a national network of territory representatives who understand the unique storage challenges of every regional market.
