It doesn't have to be, you can control your inventory rather than the other way around. Customization shows a real interest in each customer as price, quality and service are a given, they're not perceived benefits anymore. View receiving and sales history during the purchase process. Utilize auto-generated purchase orders based on model stock levels. Update inventory, determine retail pricing and print price labels all within a few seconds.
Merchandise is out on the retail shelf as soon as received.
Know your best and worst selling products on a daily basis. A computerized system will give you fast and accurate sales reports. Determine maximum inventory turns. Balance your inventory at a level that will maximize both customer service levels and turns.