1.   Behind the scenes, cinema chains enjoy the economies of centralised purchasing and have utilised computers to track inventory and prevent spoilage.

2.   Although other vending machine-makers use Web technology to track inventory, only E-Station has an interface that allows information to flow between manufacturer and customer.

3.   AMTEX researchers also have developed tiny electronic tags that track inventory and prevent counterfeiting, and have devised computer-aided ways of checking fabric for flaws.

4.   Analysts said the pricing constraints came mainly from new industries, where Micros is trying to sell its products that can track inventory and simplify operations.

5.   Before joining Centennial, he ran PSC Inc., a manufacturer of hand-held data collection devices that retailers and manufacturers use to track inventory.

6.   Dillard was also visionary in the use of technology, particularly computerized checkout systems that track inventory.

7.   Its marketing costs related to its resellers also rose as it spent more to track inventory at individual stores.

8.   Many tracked inventory by walking around the warehouse to see what was running out.

9.   Other overhead includes warehousing books and tracking inventory.

10.   Supermarket inventories are tracked by bar codes, providing a careful reading of supply and demand.