Here are some tips to make sure your business is abreast of new trends in inventory management:

1) Using barcodes is a pretty popular method of inventory management, and is especially useful when dealing with reverse logistics (like returns).

2) The SBA has a nifty pdf that gives many tips for inventory management ranging from the purchasing plan to developing a strategy for controlling inventory.

3) There are many POS (point of sale) options which include inventory management systems. Using a POS can streamline the process and make your life easier by having everything in one place. Check out some options here.

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