This is often out of date - after all, I busy running whatever I'm doing right now! But it provides some long term info that some people (1?) tell me they find interesting. Thanks mom for asking.
I was going to be polite and not mention that this interaction happened with Walmart photo centre because this is so typical of so many companies. But I guess I changed my mind.
I've had a bit of experience in inventory count, and I've though more about it - yes I think about weird things! Here are some thoughts that might help you if you are doing inventory counts (or should be.)