CVS Defined includes which activities and time frame?

• A. Check ones & outs for all VMI bays, Validate on-hands for all unchecked items, and Submit orders by 2 pm. This will ensure that we keep up with customer demands
• B. Submit orders by 2 pm after review
• C. Check stock at the end of the day and log changes
• D. Validate on-hands only and no submissions at 2 pm

Answer: (A)

CVS Defined focuses on maintaining accurate, up-to-date stock records and timely replenishment. It requires performing the live checks of what has come in and what has gone out for every VMI bay, and then validating on-hand quantities for items that haven’t been checked yet. This dual verification keeps inventory records honest and helps prevent stockouts or overstock. The process also includes submitting replenishment orders by 2 pm, so the system has a predictable cycle and suppliers can act in time to meet customer demand.

Why this fits best: all three pieces—checking ones and outs, validating on-hands for unchecked items, and submitting orders by a 2 pm cutoff—work together to maintain stock accuracy and timely replenishment. The other options miss one or more of these essential elements or the critical cutoff, making them incomplete for defining CVS.