The latest and most important information for best practices in the inventory function Inventory Best Practices, Second Edition offers the latest and most important information on advanced techniques and strategies to improve on the accuracy of all ongoing inventories, configure a warehouse for optimum counting efficiencies, and more. Explains the difference between different types of distressed merchandise for disposal purposes Shows how to maximize the efficiency of inventory tracking systems by shifting selected inventory items into floor stock Examines inventory picking, storage, transactions as well as warehouse layouts, and inventory measurement Inventory Best Practices, Second Edition will not only show professionals how to cut their business costs but will demonstrate how to optimize their company's effectiveness as well.