We've all been through it. Looking high and low for an item that the computer says is there, but you just can't find it. There are many reasons that there could be a discrepancy. Properly making adjustments to inventory will not only help you maintain good records and reduce wasted time but also keep your staff's sanity in check.
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How to Reduce Inventory Adjustments and Improve Accuracy in System Five
2 Apr 2026 | Posted by: Peter Tomkinson
Why Serialized Unit Tracking Matters for Modern Inventory Teams
26 Mar 2026 | Posted by: Charlene Gillespie
Inventory is typically one of the largest assets that your business owns. If you keep a large amount of inventory it is important to have an appropriate strategy to keep track of it. This becomes more complex when your business sells new and/or used units, has units for internal use, and services customer-owned units. Implementing an inventory management system that is...
Not All Barcodes Are the Same — Here’s What Each Type Actually Does
10 Mar 2026 | Posted by: Paul Murch
Barcodes are everywhere. They're on the products we buy and sell, and even on our packages in the mail. The barcode has even become somewhat of a cultural icon, appearing in movies, television shows, and literature. But what are barcodes? How do they work? And how are they used in different industries?
Barcodes were first developed in the late 1940s as a way to speed up...
Avoid Shiny-Object Syndrome: Proven Software Drives Operational Gains
12 Oct 2022 | Posted by: Windward Software
As a business owner/operator, you are always looking for ways to improve efficiency and profitability. It can be tempting to try new tools when you are frustrated with the results of your current systems. However, newcomers in the software industry sometimes enter the market with little to no experience and miss the mark when it comes to your company's best interests.
Why You Should Implement Barcode Scanning in your Business
12 Jun 2020 | Posted by: Windward Software
Windward Software’s inventory control software provides comprehensive, easy-to-use barcoding solutions that streamline everything from point of sale to receiving to stock counts

