Mary Coscia

Mary Coscia, CSOP, is a procurement and finance strategist with over a decade of experience in veterinary supply chain management. She previously served as Senior Business Analyst at Inventory Ally, drawing on her background in purchasing and inventory strategy at leading veterinary groups. Mary is certified as a Sarbanes-Oxley Professional (CSOP™) and is recognized for her ability to optimize inventory costs, ensure supply continuity, and support veterinary teams with sustainable procurement practices.

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inventory ally roles and responsibilities

Inventory Management

Mary Coscia • 4 Mar 2025

Key Roles and Responsibilities in Veterinary Medicine

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…

veterinary inventory training delegation guide

Inventory Management

Mary Coscia • 17 Feb 2025

Delegating Inventory Tasks: A Guide for Veterinary Practices

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…

TOILET PAPER (and the real value of your inventory team)

Inventory Management

Mary Coscia • 17 Jan 2025

TOILET PAPER (and the real value of your inventory team)

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,…

Inventory Ally Put Down The Sledgehammer and Pick Up Your Scalpel

Inventory Management

Mary Coscia • 18 Dec 2024

Put Down The Sledgehammer and Pick Up Your Scalpel

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…

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