Manual vs Automated Liquor Inventory Tracking
Handwritten liquor counts are slow. The main difference between manual and automated inventory tracking is speed, and automated systems also turn your counts into data you can act on. Some human involvement still matters, since every delivery needs to be checked when it arrives. This guide explains how automated ordering works, how the two methods […]
Track Multi-pack vs Single-Unit Sales Accurately
A sleeve of shots can count as one item or as ten, depending on your point of sale system. Your POS decides how single-unit and multi-pack sales are recorded, and your inventory count has to follow the same setup. Some systems record every scan as a single unit. Others give packs their own SKUs. A […]
Where High Shrinkage in C Stores Happens
Missing product cuts into convenience store profits. High shrinkage in C stores happens mostly near the exits and in specific categories like shots, candy bars, and drinks. Items near the doors allow a quick in-and-out, and low-visibility shelves are easier to take from unnoticed. Below, we explain each risk area and the shelf setup that […]
Importance of an Accurate Inventory Sheet
An inventory sheet with even one wrong number can cost a pharmacy thousands of dollars in a single day. The importance of an accurate inventory sheet becomes obvious the moment a high-cost drug gets miscounted or a file does not match what is actually on the shelf. Our team at Monarch Inventory Services knows firsthand […]
Best Pharmacy Inventory Management System of 2026
A pharmacy inventory management system is only as good as the workflow behind it. We look at what needs to be done, where it needs to be done, and make sure every part of the count is covered before the data gets fed back into the system. That process is what gives pharmacies the most […]
How Mail-Order Pharmacy Inventory Works
Nursing homes and retirement communities rarely have a pharmacy on site. Residents still need their medications every day, so these facilities contract with a specialty pharmacy that ships prescriptions directly to the building in each patient’s name. That shipping model is what makes mail-order pharmacy inventory different from stock in a hospital or retail pharmacy. […]
How to Keep Track of Medical Inventory?
Two identical bins of gauze can hold two different products, and a count that misses the difference throws off your year-end number. Mixed items are the most common reason a count has to be redone. To keep track of medical inventory correctly, you need one process for the drugs and a second process for everything […]
In-Hospital Pharmacy Inventory Challenges
A single miscount in a hospital pharmacy can throw off reorder points, budgets, and purchasing decisions for weeks. Most in-hospital pharmacy inventory challenges come down to two things: timing and space. Pharmacies run on tight medication pull schedules, and their stock rarely sits in one tidy location. Both problems are solvable. The fix is a […]
Inventory Management in Pharmaceutical Supply Chain
A single bottle of 30 brand-name tablets can tie up thousands of dollars. Multiply that across one shelf of slow-moving stock, and the cost of holding too much becomes obvious. Pharmaceutical inventory management determines whether that money keeps working or sits idle until the expiration date arrives. Our team counts, values, and reports on pharmacy […]
What is the Best Medical Inventory Software?
Pharmacy and medical inventory counts are slow and error-prone when the software cannot keep up. Outdated systems force teams to type every drug name by hand and add bottle counts one number at a time. The best medical inventory software fixes both problems with fast search, voice entry, and the ability to total multiple quantities […]