Physical Inventory Strategies
Thursday, May 7, 2026 | 10:00 AM EST | Virtual via Zoom
FREE for store members! You must be logged in to register.
Physical inventory is a critical operational milestone for campus stores — impacting financial reporting, shrink management, planning, and overall inventory accuracy. While systems and software may vary, preparation, staffing, and process often determine how successful (and smooth) inventory truly is.
Join fellow NCSA members for a collaborative discussion focused on how campus stores prepare for and execute physical inventory. Together, we’ll explore scheduling, staffing strategies, cycle count programs, shrink analysis, and lessons learned from past inventories.
This session is designed as an open exchange of ideas and experiences, guided by participant questions and shared examples. Members will discuss practical preparation tactics, communication strategies, audit considerations, and ways to improve accuracy while minimizing disruption to daily operations.
Connect with colleagues from stores of all sizes to share approaches, gain insight, and explore strategies to make physical inventory more efficient, accurate, and manageable year after year.
Format: Interactive round-table discussion and idea sharing — participation is encouraged.
Who Should Attend: Directors, operations managers, inventory managers, buyers, finance/business office staff, and anyone involved in inventory control or year-end preparation.
