Optimize purchasing to reduce stockouts
6 min de lecture
This short article (EN) describes actionable practices to optimize purchasing for independent pharmacies: forecasting, supplier negotiation and automated reorders. (Translated summary for immediate testing of EN routes.)
Start with data
Collect recent sales, supplier lead times and historical stockouts. Even basic averages give you leverage in discussions with suppliers and in setting reorder points.
- Sales by SKU
- Lead time average
- Stockout frequency
Set simple reorder rules
Use consumption × lead time + safety stock as a baseline. Adjust for seasonality and promotions.
Negotiate on concrete metrics
Propose minimum monthly volumes to obtain better prices or delivery guarantees. Use your data to back offers and protect margins.
Automate and review
Automate orders where possible and review the results monthly. Track stockouts and days of inventory to measure improvement.
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