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Inventory Controls And Inventory Control

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Inventory tracking
In the interview, Celine mentions that the company is lacking inventory control. There is no regular auditing in place to keep track of stocks. This practice is unacceptable. I recommend that the manager makes sure inventory is regularly checked. Businesses spend a great deal of time with tracking inventory. Even for a small company like AC Medical Supplies and Equipment there is a need for inventory control. Inventory management is considered a best practice in the business world. When a company does not audit its inventory, it is taking a gamble on unwanted risk. Some companies have experienced financial losses in the result of failed inventory controls.
Regular inventory control improves accuracy in products that are stored in the company. Employees will know what products are available and what product will need to be restocked. Inventory control can prevent a shortage and overstock of products. There is also a reduction in time spent on counting inventory because regular audit reports will have product information in real-time.
Regular inventory audits will prevent loss and mismanagement of products. Losing products is not good for business. Companies have yearly shrinkage of products that went missing. Losing products can place a financial burden on a small business. According to Fortune, companies saw a 1.4% shrinkage in inventory. While that percentage is small, image if the company is making a million dollars in sales. One million dollars times a

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