Present unique challenges with inventory

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Grocery stores present unique challenges with inventory. In addition to a high volume of transactions, there are also temperature and shelf-life considerations for certain items.

Discuss how you would approach an inventory audit of a grocery store and address the issues of

storage,

product expiration,

how you would “count” the inventory for items such as bulk peanuts, watermelons, etc.

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