Order supplies on an as-needed basis. Automatic ordering of supplies can lead to inefficiency, misuse of office space and outright waste. For example, a year’s supply of gauze pads gathering dust in a storeroom isn’t helping the practice provide better quality of care. In fact, unused inventory is a drag on the practice’s cash flow and may interfere with making necessary purchases.

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