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An Introduction to Smarter Inventory Management
We are pleased to confirm four new dates for our in-demand Blood Stocks Management Scheme – An Introduction to Smarter Inventory Management course in 2026.
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Thursday 12 March 2026
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Wednesday 17 June 2026 (condensed half-day version)
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Tuesday 8 September 2026
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Thursday 12 November 2026
The Blood Stocks Management Scheme team host this free online education event for healthcare professionals who participate in the scheme, providing a practical introduction to smarter blood inventory management.
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Challenges within the blood supply chain
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Getting the best out of VANESA
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Minimising wastage
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Inventory management top tips
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Understanding your monthly component reports
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Inventory Practice Survey feedback
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Emergency planning
To book your place today, complete the following form. Eligibility criteria apply.
Blood Stocks Management Scheme - An Introduction to Smarter Inventory Management 2026 – Fill in form
What previous attendees said
Last year’s event was a great success, and we have built on the feedback you shared with us to shape the 2026 programme. We have refined the content, strengthened the practical focus, and responded directly to what attendees told us they found most valuable.
Have a read below to see what previous attendees said about the course.

2019 roadshow presentations
The presentations from the 2019 BSMS Roadshows in Tooting and Sheffield can be found using the links below:
Clive Hyam
Hospital and Blood Service Objective Data (PDF 720KB)
Clare Denison
Use and abuse of A D Negative Platelets (PDF 762KB)
Carly-Jane Lattimore & Delia Smith
A collaborative approach to platelet stock holding (PDF 980KB)
Kerry Dowling
Should emergency red cells be anything other than just Group O? debate - Yes argument (PDF 923KB)
Dr James Uprichard
Should emergency red cells be anything other than just Group O? debate - No argument (Tooting) (PDF 2.4MB)
Mike Herbert
Should emergency red cells be anything other than just Group O? debate - No argument (Sheffield) (PDF 990KB)