A periodic inventory system is where accounting for inventory happens on a sporadic basis. The difference between this and automated methods is that it’s done manually, with a clipboard and calculator. The problem with this is that it’s not a feasible solution once inventory levels start to peak up. This is where additional methods are needed to meet the warehouse needs of that company. Here’s a video that shows how efficient an automated inventory system can be:

As you can, to use such software as this, a company really needs to enhance it’s information technology division. It needs business leaders that understand the importance of adapting in todays market.