View from AIO: The mark of great eyecare

Most suppliers to the world of optics are dependent on a healthy and sustainable independent sector. With the multiples squeezing the margins of their suppliers, there is a danger one of the first costs the supply chain will look to cut back on is research and development which is vital to optics. For the independent practitioner, one of the huge benefits is the ability to interact with suppliers, and decide which products to stock.

Suppliers are able to sustain healthier margins with independents, always recognising the important role the buying groups play. It is very important a vibrant and sustainable independent sector is maintained, and AIO is working to this end.