--- title: Bar-i Blog | Bar Inventory (9) description: Bar Inventory | posts and articles all about keeping liquor inventory (9) --- [![Bar-i Intelligent Liquor Inventory](https://blog.bar-i.com/hs-fs/hubfs/logos/Bar-i%20Black%20181x74.png?width=181&name=Bar-i%20Black%20181x74.png "Bar-i Intelligent Liquor Inventory")](https://www.bar-i.com/) - Resources - [5 Free Bar Inventory Tips](https://info.bar-i.com/5-free-bar-inventory-tips-bar-i-quick-tips-course) - [Reprogram Your POS](https://info.bar-i.com/en/reprogram-your-point-of-sale-free-5-email-series-bar-i) - [Increase Bar Profits 30%](https://info.bar-i.com/increase-bar-profits-30-landing-page) - [Integrations](https://www.bar-i.com/integrations/integrations) - [Loss Calculator](https://blog.bar-i.com/bar-loss-calculator) - [Reseller Resource Center](https://www.bar-i.com/reseller-resource-center) - [Video](https://www.bar-i.com/vids/bar-i-videos) - Product - [Pricing](https://www.bar-i.com/pricing) - [Speedcount](https://www.bar-i.com/product/speedcount) - [Pro Lite](https://www.bar-i.com/product/prolite) - [Speedcount Pro](https://www.bar-i.com/product/speedcount-pro) - [Download App](https://www.bar-i.com/download) - [Blog](https://blog.bar-i.com/) - [Schedule a Demo](https://www.bar-i.com/schedule-a-demo) - [Login](https://app.bar-i.com/) # Bar-i Liquor Inventory Blog ## [The 7 Elements of “Verified to the Serving” Bar Inventory](https://blog.bar-i.com/the-7-elements-of-verified-to-the-serving-bar-inventory) [![](https://blog.bar-i.com/hubfs/3-inventory-levels.jpg)](https://blog.bar-i.com/the-7-elements-of-verified-to-the-serving-bar-inventory) Bar inventory options are becoming more varied and complicated by the day. With all of these options, identifying the right inventory system for your bar can be overwhelming. Ultimately, the right bar inventory solution for you will depend on what you are trying to accomplish with your ... [Read more ›](https://blog.bar-i.com/the-7-elements-of-verified-to-the-serving-bar-inventory) ## [How to Set Up a Performance-Based Bar Manager Incentive Plan](https://blog.bar-i.com/how-to-set-up-a-performance-based-bar-manager-incentive-plan) [![](https://blog.bar-i.com/hubfs/bar-manager-incentive.jpg)](https://blog.bar-i.com/how-to-set-up-a-performance-based-bar-manager-incentive-plan) Your bar manager plays a crucial role in the success of your business, possibly even more than you may realize. Take it from us – we’ve seen time and again how a bar manager can impact the success of our clients. [Read more ›](https://blog.bar-i.com/how-to-set-up-a-performance-based-bar-manager-incentive-plan) ## [What is the Real Cost of Bar Inventory Shrinkage?](https://blog.bar-i.com/what-is-the-real-cost-of-bar-inventory-shrinkage) [![](https://blog.bar-i.com/hubfs/shrinkage-3.jpg)](https://blog.bar-i.com/what-is-the-real-cost-of-bar-inventory-shrinkage) Most bars do inventory in order to address the basic functions of knowing what needs to be ordered each week and calculating liquor cost. At Bar-i, we take the inventory process a step further by measuring product level performance. ... [Read more ›](https://blog.bar-i.com/what-is-the-real-cost-of-bar-inventory-shrinkage) ## [What are the 3 Levels of Bar Inventory?](https://blog.bar-i.com/what-are-the-3-levels-of-bar-inventory) [![](https://blog.bar-i.com/hubfs/bar-organization.jpg)](https://blog.bar-i.com/what-are-the-3-levels-of-bar-inventory) There are several different goals that can be achieved from the bar inventory process. These range from surface level goals such as determining what you need to order to deeper level goals such as obtaining the data necessary to evaluate the performance of your bar. [Read more ›](https://blog.bar-i.com/what-are-the-3-levels-of-bar-inventory) ## [10 Tips to Speed Up the Bar Inventory Counting Process](https://blog.bar-i.com/10-tips-to-speed-up-the-bar-inventory-counting-process) [![](https://blog.bar-i.com/hubfs/bar-inventory-counting.jpeg)](https://blog.bar-i.com/10-tips-to-speed-up-the-bar-inventory-counting-process) Nobody likes counting inventory. Even our co-owner, Jamie, often jokes about his disdain for counting bottles, and he runs a bar inventory company. Let’s face it – regardless of what you are trying to get out of your inventory efforts, counting bottles is the most tedious and least enjoyable ... [Read more ›](https://blog.bar-i.com/10-tips-to-speed-up-the-bar-inventory-counting-process) ## [Effective Liquor Inventory is the Easiest Way to Boost Profits](https://blog.bar-i.com/effective-liquor-inventory-is-the-easiest-way-to-boost-profits) [![](https://blog.bar-i.com/hubfs/paying-bar-customers.jpg)](https://blog.bar-i.com/effective-liquor-inventory-is-the-easiest-way-to-boost-profits) When you walk into a busy bar or restaurant, it’s easy to assume that the establishment is raking in the profits. However, it’s actually much more challenging to run a highly profitable bar than most people ... [Read more ›](https://blog.bar-i.com/effective-liquor-inventory-is-the-easiest-way-to-boost-profits) ## [Comparing Speed Count Pro and Bevinco/Sculpture Hospitality Inventory Audits](https://blog.bar-i.com/comparing-speed-count-pro-bevinco-sculpture-hospitality-inventory-audits) [![](https://blog.bar-i.com/hubfs/counting-inventory.jpg)](https://blog.bar-i.com/comparing-speed-count-pro-bevinco-sculpture-hospitality-inventory-audits) [Read more ›](https://blog.bar-i.com/comparing-speed-count-pro-bevinco-sculpture-hospitality-inventory-audits) ## [The Challenges Associated with Automating Bar Inventory](https://blog.bar-i.com/challenges-with-automating-bar-inventory) [![](https://blog.bar-i.com/hubfs/automation.jpg)](https://blog.bar-i.com/challenges-with-automating-bar-inventory) One of the benefits associated with modern technology is the ability to automate more of the tasks necessary to run your business. Automating repetitive, boring tasks saves time so that you can put more energy into the high-level tasks that truly require your attention and talents. [Read more ›](https://blog.bar-i.com/challenges-with-automating-bar-inventory) ## [How the Craft Trend is Changing Bar Inventory](https://blog.bar-i.com/how-the-craft-trend-is-changing-bar-inventory) [![](https://blog.bar-i.com/hubfs/craft-cocktails.jpg)](https://blog.bar-i.com/how-the-craft-trend-is-changing-bar-inventory) Craft beer and craft cocktails have become a well-established trend in the bar industry. Over the last decade or two, craft beers have comprised a considerably larger percentage of beer consumption, significantly eating into the market share of products such as Budweiser and Coors. Similarly, ... [Read more ›](https://blog.bar-i.com/how-the-craft-trend-is-changing-bar-inventory) ## [10 Essential Tasks of Bar Inventory Management](https://blog.bar-i.com/10-essential-tasks-bar-inventory-management) [![](https://blog.bar-i.com/hubfs/whiskey-bottles.jpg)](https://blog.bar-i.com/10-essential-tasks-bar-inventory-management) Performing bar inventory involves much more than simply counting bottles to figure out how much product has been used and what you have remaining on-hand. When you use a sophisticated inventory ... 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