Nonprofit and community programs should not choose an opening quantity from a retail display standard. The starting supply should follow the target population, funded program period, expected utilization, service sites, storage, and replenishment lead time.
Estimate realistic utilization
Annual people served is not the same as the number of participants likely to receive eyewear. Estimate participant encounters and the portion expected to use the program.
For readers
Preserve useful power breadth and enough depth to support the first distribution period.
For sunglasses
Size the opening supply to the program objective and expected distribution volume, using only verified product claims.
Plan to replenish
A smaller, measurable opening supply with a clear replenishment path can be better than overordering for a theoretical maximum.
Vision Access programs do not provide eye exams or diagnosis.
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