Inventory Systems Bookmarks,Inc.sells Used Books at Its Store in the Resort Community

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Essay

Inventory systems
Bookmarks,Inc.sells used books at its store in the resort community of Lake Bryn Mawr.The owner maintains a large inventory of used books purchased from estate sales,flea markets,and customers.During the tourist seasons of summer and winter,the store is exceptionally busy with customers.Each customer usually makes small purchases ranging in amount from one to twenty dollars.What type of inventory system would you recommend to the owner of Bookmarks,Inc.? Explain the reasoning behind your advice.

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