An inventory control system is a system the encompasses all aspects of managing a company’s inventories; purchasing, shipping, receiving, tracking, warehousing and storage, turnover, and reordering.

In the fifth edition of his book Retail in Detail, retail business owner and consultant Ronald L. Bond offers small-business owners an updated, no-nonsense guide to the world of retailing. In this ...

If you maintain equipment, you've got spare parts on the shelf. And if you have parts on the shelf, a computerized maintenance and inventory management system is one of the best investments you can ...

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Inventory accounting uses either a periodic or perpetual method for reporting. According to the book "Getting the Count Right: Understanding Inventory Accuracy," perpetual inventory systems work best ...

In a small business or small computer department, physically counting and tracking inventory can be an easy, quick thing to do. Even a computer novice can open a spreadsheet and list a few computers ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. In the fifth edition of his book Retail in Detail, retail business owner and consultant Ronald L. Bond offers small-business owners an ...