Work out a clinic supply reorder from par levels

About this exercise

You're the clinic's supply lead placing Thursday's order. For each item, order = par − usable on hand − anything already on the way, and never below 0. Write exactly 4 numbered lines showing that subtraction and the order quantity. Apply the notes, plain text, under 80 words, nothing else.

Common mistakes when you ask AI for this

• Ignoring what's on the way. The AI orders 28 boxes of gloves while 10 are already arriving. Try: Add: "Subtract the 10 gloves already on order."
• Counting expired stock. The AI treats all 35 mask boxes as usable. Try: Add: "Expired boxes don't count as on hand."
• Negative orders. The AI writes −6 for table paper instead of 0. Try: Add: "Never order below 0."
• Not showing the subtraction. Bare quantities are hard to check before the cutoff. Try: Add a line to copy: "1. Gloves (M): 40 − 12 − 10 arriving = order 18"
• Trusting the AI to count words. AI is bad at counting. Ask for a total word limit and it often lands over it. Try: Cap each line: "each line under 14 words."
• Forgetting where it goes. AI loves markdown tables and bold, which show up as clutter in a vendor order form. Try: Add: "Plain text, no bold, headings or tables."

What a strong prompt includes

• Subtracts incoming orders
• Removes expired stock
• Floors at zero
• Asks to show the math
• Asks for plain text

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