Mary Coscia

Inventory management in a veterinary practice is more than just ordering supplies – it’s about making sure your team has exactly what they need, when they need it, without waste or unnecessary costs. A well-organized inventory system keeps your practice running smoothly, supports patient care, and strengthens financial health. To help you build a more…

Why Delegate Inventory Tasks? You might wonder—why delegate inventory management when there’s already an inventory manager in place? While it may seem efficient to have a single person handling all inventory tasks, relying on just one individual can put your practice in a difficult situation. Effective veterinary inventory management requires teamwork. Some tasks require a…

As Inventory Ally prepares for VMX 2025, I wanted to share one of my favorite VMX stories. In early 2023, I had the opportunity to meet one of my heroes. THE Temple Grandin.  I was attending VMX for work but planned my meeting schedule around Grandin’s lecture. I fangirled with newly made friends in line,…

This article was first published in the Fountain Report on December 6, 2024. Subscribe to the Fountain Report. Too often, I hear about COGS (cost of goods sold) being approached with a sledgehammer. A sledgehammer to your COGS may look like tight budget caps or reducing employees’ autonomy to order at their discretion. It may…