can aid in

the financial and operational aspects of a business.

Financially, it can decrease costs in terms of goods

and operational expenses, which results in

increases in gross margins and net profits. Not

having a product when needed may cause the

pharmacy to lose a sale and potentially a customer.

Furthermore, not having the needed product at the

right time may cause physical harm to a patient,

especially in settings (e.g., hospitals) where

life-saving emergency drugs are needed routinely

at a moment’s notice.