What is a benefit of performing a daily order?

• A. It increases inventory on hand
• B. It stabilizes supplier relationships
• C. It reduces the time between order and receipt
• D. It may allow the pharmacy to reduce the amount of inventory on hand

Answer: (D)

Frequent, smaller replenishments tighten control over stock by matching purchases to consumption. When you place a daily order, you typically replenish in smaller quantities, which lowers the average amount you keep on hand. This reduces carrying costs, frees up space, and lowers the risk of expiration, all while still meeting daily patient demand. Lead time to receipt is determined by the supplier and process, so ordering daily doesn’t automatically shorten that interval. Likewise, daily ordering isn’t a guaranteed way to stabilize supplier relationships by itself. The most direct benefit is the ability to reduce the inventory on hand.