What is the purpose of maintaining purchase records?

• A. To schedule appointments
• B. To prevent Overstocking
• C. To plan marketing campaigns
• D. To track employee performance

Answer: (B)

Keeping purchase records helps prevent Overstocking by giving a clear record of what was bought, in what quantities, from which vendors, and at what cost. With this information you can compare actual usage to what you have on hand, set sensible reorder points, and avoid tying up cash in excess or expired products. In an esthetics practice, managing stock efficiently reduces storage needs, minimizes waste, and ensures essential supplies are always available for client services. Purchase records also support budgeting and better supplier negotiations. Other activities like scheduling appointments, planning marketing campaigns, or tracking employee performance are important for different reasons, but they don’t directly control how much inventory you keep.