Articles & guides

The 1938 McKesson & Robbins scandal created modern inventory auditing. The true story of how one fraud changed PCAOB AS 2510 and AU-C 501 forever.

Track, tag, and count medical equipment inventory across hospitals with RFID, barcode, and RTLS. Compliance-ready audits from CPCON. Get a quote today.

How hospitals manage medical equipment inventory across departments. Covers device lifecycle tracking, maintenance scheduling, utilization reporting, and FDA compliance.

See 9 proven MRO tracking best practices to cut maintenance costs, lift inventory accuracy to 98%+, and prevent stockouts. Tool cribs, RFID, CMMS, and ROI.

Master omnichannel inventory management to deliver seamless customer experiences across all sales channels while optimizing inventory efficiency and reducing costs.

Analysis of 2026 PCAOB inspection findings on inventory audit deficiencies. Every Big 4 firm cited. Data, trends, and what it means for your next audit.

Cut drug waste and pass DEA audits with pharmacy inventory management best practices, key metrics, and counting methods. Get a free assessment from CPCON.

How real-time work-in-process visibility eliminates waste, reduces cycle times, and drives continuous improvement in lean manufacturing environments.

Understand key differences between replacement cost and fair market value for insurance purposes. Learn when to use each valuation methodology and avoid coverage gaps.

Complete guide to modern retail inventory tracking systems including RFID, barcode, perpetual and periodic systems, omnichannel integration, and emerging technology trends.

Optimize returnable asset tracking with RFID, IoT sensors, and cloud platforms. Reduce loss rates, improve utilization, and enhance sustainability for pallets, containers, and reusable packaging.

Comprehensive guide to RFID antennas covering types, working principles, selection criteria, and business applications for asset tracking and inventory management.

In-depth comparison of RFID, barcode, and IoT asset tracking technologies for 2026. Includes cost analysis, accuracy benchmarks, use-case recommendations, and ROI calculations for enterprise deployments.

Detailed comparison of RFID and barcode technologies for production tracking, covering accuracy, speed, costs, implementation, and ROI analysis for manufacturing environments.

Comprehensive guide to RFID-based ticketing systems for public transportation, covering implementation strategies, benefits, challenges, and global case studies.

Discover how RFID technology revolutionizes fixed asset auditing. Faster counts, 99%+ accuracy, real-time tracking, and reduced labor costs.

Compare tracking stickers, RFID asset tags & GPS trackers for real-time mobile asset location. Pick the right tag for fleet, equipment & outdoor tracking.

Discover how RFID portal systems revolutionize hospital management through automated asset tracking, patient flow optimization, and inventory control. Learn implementation strategies and ROI benefits.

Complete guide to RFID tool cabinets for manufacturing environments, covering implementation strategies, ROI analysis, and best practices for tool tracking and management.

RFID vs barcode — which is better for warehouse inventory? Compare scan speed, accuracy, costs, labor savings, and 5-year ROI with real-world performance data and break-even analysis.

Comprehensive comparison of RFID and BLE tracking technologies, covering technical specifications, use cases, costs, and implementation considerations for asset tracking.

How RFID wine bottle tracking works — cork UHF tags, counter-labels and case tags that read through glass and liquid for full bottle-level traceability.

Learn how to integrate asset tracking and inventory management with SAP EAM. Best practices for seamless data synchronization and workflow automation.

Analysis of new SEC inventory reporting guidelines effective 2026 including enhanced valuation disclosure, obsolescence reserves, supply chain risk disclosure, and compliance strategies.