Entries with the topic Optimize Inventory and Suppliers.

Track your 40/20 closely

Oct 12, 2016 by Edward L. Blach, DVM, MS, MBA

Your 40/20 refers to that portion of revenue that goes to pay for Labor and Cost of Professional Services (COPS - inventory, lab, radiology, and other related services).  Labor should... [ Continue Reading ]

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Implement the 40/20 rule to improve profitability

Oct 5, 2016 by Edward L. Blach, DVM, MS, MBA

Profitability is greatly impacted by two major expense categories, Labor and Cost of Professional Services (COPS, comprised of inventory, lab expenses, radiology, and other related services).  Together, these categories... [ Continue Reading ]

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The “40/20” Rule

Sep 28, 2016 by Edward L. Blach, DVM, MS, MBA

As we’ve discussed many times, inventory and related services such as lab and radiology represents an expense category called Cost of Professional Services (COPS) or Direct Costs. ... [ Continue Reading ]

Topics: Featured 3 ,Management ,Optimize Inventory and Suppliers ,Supplier Wednesday

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Inventory: anchor or engine for your practice?

Sep 21, 2016 by Edward L. Blach, DVM, MS, MBA

Inventory is the second highest cost area of most practices.  If it's managed well, it is can be an engine for your practice by helping you to practice... [ Continue Reading ]

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Who do you ask?

Sep 14, 2016 by Edward L. Blach, DVM, MS, MBA

Every day in practice and in business, questions arise.  Who do you ask?  Where do you go for answers? On many veterinary issues, you probably turn to colleagues... [ Continue Reading ]

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Your suppliers are your best friends in business

Sep 7, 2016 by Edward L. Blach, DVM, MS, MBA

Your suppliers are your best friends in business.  They provide you the resources to provide the services needed by your clients.  What they provide you accounts for about 20%... [ Continue Reading ]

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Protect your practice from embezzlement

Aug 30, 2016 by Edward L. Blach, DVM, MS, MBA

At a recent meeting, I was asked to discuss key performance indicators and their use to grow practice profitability and value.  As discussed here many times, it is well-known... [ Continue Reading ]

Topics: Featured 3 ,Optimize Inventory and Suppliers ,Supplier Wednesday

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Is the lowest price the best deal?

Aug 24, 2016 by Edward L. Blach, DVM, MS, MBA

Healthy practices are good at managing inventory and related services.  They develop strong relationships with supplier partners that commit loyalty to specific companies in exchange for optimal pricing on... [ Continue Reading ]

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Veterinarians should ‘partner’ with suppliers

Aug 17, 2016 by Edward L. Blach, DVM, MS, MBA

Your suppliers should be partners.  Just like your business, your suppliers have to manage costs such as labor and inventory,  so anything you can do to help them... [ Continue Reading ]

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Should you secure the equivalent of 25% of your annual revenue?

Aug 10, 2016 by Edward L. Blach, DVM, MS, MBA

Seventy percent (70%) of veterinary practices have not locked their pharmacy.  This means that approximately 25%  of their annual revenue (equivalence) is un-secured.  When advised to lock their pharmacy,... [ Continue Reading ]

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