Provision of adequate lead times refers to informing vendors of changes in laboratory requirements. This means if the laboratory has decided to promote a community wellness fair, where everyone may obtain a coronary risk profile test, it is necessary to calculate the reagents, supplies, and consumables required to meet this temporary requirement. Notify the vendor as soon as possible. If you wait too long, supply may not be available, and your standard stock supply of in vitro testing reagents may be depleted. This will leave the facility without adequate test capability for patients.
Share information about any new business goals with vendors. This will alert them to calculate the implementation of any changes. This is good for business and good for the communication piece of vendor relationships.
