Sponsored by Epicur Pharma®
*Please note: this recording is not approved for CE credits
In this practical, strategy-focused session, you’ll learn five high-impact ways to simplify inventory management while improving accuracy, efficiency, and profitability. We’ll explore demand forecasting, reorder points, cycle counting, leveraging your Practice Management System, and building a team-based inventory culture. Whether you’re new to inventory or looking to refine your systems, you’ll leave with actionable strategies you can implement immediately to make inventory easier and more sustainable.
Explain how inventory management impacts both patient care and practice profitability.
Apply demand forecasting principles to make more informed purchasing decisions.
Implement reorder points to reduce stockouts and prevent overstocking.
Design a practical cycle counting schedule to improve inventory accuracy.
Identify ways to leverage Practice Management System (PMS) tools to streamline inventory processes.
Describe strategies for fostering team collaboration and shared accountability around inventory management.
Nicole Clausen, CSSGB, CCFP, is a seasoned expert in the veterinary industry with nearly 20 years of experience, including over a decade in small animal practice. Starting her career as a receptionist and working her way up to Operations Manager, Nicole developed a deep understanding of the complexities of successful veterinary clinics. In 2017, she founded Veterinary Care Logistics, a consulting firm specializing in veterinary inventory management, where she has since helped hundreds of practices nationwide develop sustainable inventory systems.
Nicole is the creator of the Certified Veterinary Inventory Professional® (CVIP) program, the first certification of its kind, and hosts the popular Inventory Nation podcast, which boasts over 100 episodes. She is also the author of Inventory Management for Veterinary Professionals and co-founder of Inventory Ally, an innovative inventory management software. Through her work, she has spearheaded initiatives such as Veterinary Inventory Manager Appreciation Day and the Veterinary Inventory Manager of the Year award. As a speaker, coach, and educator, Nicole is dedicated to empowering veterinary teams with the tools they need to thrive.
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