Lead Time, Not Price: The Column That Broke a Hospital Gel Contract
A 400-bed hospital ran out of gel powder on a six-week lead time and spent more on pads than it saved. The four contract clauses that prevent it.
Buffer Stock Math for a Site 180 km From the Supplier
Median consumption, peak ratio, lead time and its variability give a defensible reorder point. A worked example for a site 180 km from the depot.
A Pallet in a Damp Warehouse: What Freight Does to Snow Before the Shoot
Six weeks early can be worse than late. Container rain, rehandling and a damp storage unit, plus the arrival checks that protect a claim.
